Stacked Auction For Hall Of Fame Night

The list of items up for grabs at Thursday's Canadian Horse Racing Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Mississauga Convention Centre is surely to fetch some

spirited action.

Before standardbred standouts Keith Clark, Rich N Elegant and Somebeachsomewhere officially receive their deserved spots in Canada's Hall, a tremendous line-up of silent auction items will be up for grabs as well as three live auction items.

The live auction items are as follows:

• Ottawa Senators Ultimate Hockey Package (Donated by Eugene Melnyk, Owner of the Ottawa Senators)

  You and a guest will fly to Ottawa to watch an Ottawa Senators game during the 2009-2010 regular season. Package includes game tickets in the owner's suite, two nights accommodation at the Brookstreet Resort, Roundtrip airfare for two between Toronto and Ottawa

• Use of the Owner's Box at the Rogers Centre for a Toronto Blue Jays baseball game, September 10, 2009, for up to 20 people. Food & catering additional.  (Donated by Gary Murphy of Rogers Media)
• Original "Somebeachsomewhere" painting by Linda Shantz 18" X 14" oil on Raphael Linen (Donated by Linda Shantz, pictured)

Here's the list of silent auction items.

• Framed and signed 2009 Kentucky Derby poster by Jeff Williams, the official artist of the 2009 Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks. Professionally framed with museum quality frame with acid free backing . (Donated by John Stapleton)
• Assorted collectors Kentucky Derby glasses from the years 2009, 2007, 2005, 1995, and 1999 (Donated by John Stapleton)
• Five collectors glasses depicting the front page of the Racing Form from June 30, 1976 commemorating Norcliffe's win in the '76 Queen's Plate (Donated by Jim Bannon)
• Breeders' Cup Trading Cards, Limited Edition, #0299, 1984 to 1995 and 1996 Breeders' Cup Winners at Woodbine (Donated by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame)
• Framed Signed Print by Cortez (26 X 30) by Cortez of Saratoga, N.Y. (Donated by Louis Cauz)
• Framed Print ) by Robert Schaar (36X30) From the Kentucky Derby Museum (Donated by Louis Cauz)
• "Turn For Home", Framed Print (36X30) by Micheal Ramseur Wellford (Donated by Louis Cauz)
• "The Final Thunder" Man O'War number 502 of 695  (Numbered Print) by Fred Stone
• The Legend From Down Under "Phar Lap" (Numbered Print by Fred Stone)
• H.B.P.A. Grab Bag - assorted HBPA goodies (binoculars, carbineer, key chain, pen, portfolio, wine decanter & four glasses, hat, first aid kit, etc.) (Donated by H.B.P.A.)
• Two Decorative Plates - Queen's Plate (1991 & 1988) (Donated by H.B.P.A.)
• Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics basketball tickets, 2 tickets, Section 103, Row 10, seats 11,12 (Donated by Equilease Corp.)
• Dinner & A Leaf's Game (Donated by Woodbine Entertainment Group)
• Adena Springs North Package vest, jacket, hats & Blanket (Donated by Adena Springs)
• Secretariat Photo (Donated by Andrea Magee)
• Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Human Product Basket (Donated by Omega Alpha - Patti Hanco)
• Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Pet Product Basket (Donated by Omega Alpha - Patti Hanco)
• Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Horse Product Basket (Donated by Omega Alpha - Patti Hanco)
• "Winter Run" & "Daydreaming" Paintings by Maria Gloria DiChiara  - 8" x 10" Mixed Media On Canvas - Floating Black Frame  (Donated by Maria Gloria DiChiara)
• Veterinary Service by Dr. John Chris (Donated by Dr. John Chris)
• Fatal Bullet Halter Canada's 2008 Horse of the Year (Donated by Reade Baker)
• Wando Breeding (Donated by Gus Shickedanz)
• Mobil Breeding (Donated by Gus Shickedanz)
• Night & Dinner at a Niagara Winery (Donated by Standardbred Canada)
• 4 X 1 Hr Massage Therapy Sessions provided by Lee Brown ($70/session) (Donated by Jim Bannon)
• Men's Leather Ontario Sires Stakes Jacket valued at $500 (XL) (Donated by C.T.H.S. Ontario Division)
• 18K White Gold, Diamond and Pink Opal Drop Earrings valued at $5000 (Donated by Hazel Tomlinson)
• Fred Stone painting "Forever Friends" Man O'War and Will Harbut number 859 of 950.Professionally framed with museum quality frame with acid free backing. (Donated by John Stapleton)
• OHHA travel bag including golf balls, two Shirts, Wind Breaker, toque, Crazy Good: The Dan Patch Story & Green Hawk Gift Certificate  (Donated by O.H.H.A.)
• Ballantre Golf Course Package - Round of golf for four persons (Donated by Gustav Schickedanz)