Bill Galvin

The late Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame communicator Bill Galvin

Racing Alliance Launches In Honour Of Bill Galvin

A group of Ontario harness racing enthusiasts who were friends and associates of the late Bill Galvin, have formed a not-for-profit organization to promote Ontario harness racing in the Hall of Famer’...

A Dream Call For The Man Behind The Mic

September 23, 2021

Although admittedly it will be much easier said than done, Ken Middleton will, as he always has, call it like it is on Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

Bill Galvin Passes; Arrangements Set

September 26, 2020

Trot Insider has learned that Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Famer William ‘Bill’ Galvin of Mississauga, Ont. has passed away at the age of 89.

Youth Literary Derby Kicks Off

The 2018 Youth Literary Derby kicked off its opening day festivities on schedule May 10 at Seelster Farm’s Standardbred nursery in Lucan, Ont., followed by a busy weekend of visits by eager young hor...

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Honouring Rideau Canal Ice Races

February 05, 2018

There may not be live harness racing on the frozen Ottawa Canal for Winterlude 2018, but that has not stopped Standardbreds from having a presence – albeit it a frosty one.

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International Whip Exchange Completed

January 05, 2018

German harness driver Hans Frömming was a world record holder, a globe-trotter and, most importantly, a goodwill ambassador for the German trotting sport. In March 1975, he travelled to Toronto’s Gree...

250th Anniversary Celebrated At The Royal

November 13, 2017

This past Friday evening, the 250th Anniversary of Horse Racing was showcased as part of the 95th Annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.

Historic Presentation Between Nations

August 09, 2017

On Sunday, August 6, pieces of history were exchanged during Berlin Trotting Derby Day at Germany’s century-old Berlin-Mariendorf raceway. A whip exchange between Canada, Germany and the USA served as...

Two Symbols Of International Friendship

Hans Frömming would have liked this story. The World Record Holder was a globe-trotter and most important a good-will ambassador of the German trotting sport.

‘God’s Stable’ Nearing Goal

November 27, 2015

‘The Stable That God Loves’ has nearly reached its $50,000 fundraising goal in an effort to help the less fortunate in Ontario’s horse racing industry.

Hall Of Famers Welcomed At Mohawk

Scores of racing fans had the chance to meet and talk to several members of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame at Mohawk on Saturday night as part of a tribute promotion coordinated by the Hall of...

“God’s Stable” Hits The Mainstream

Writer Steve Buffery has profiled Chaplain Ken Carter and the ‘Stable of Horses That God Loves’ in an extensive piece for the Toronto Sun.

A Stable That God Loves

February 01, 2015

The owners of some of the best trotters and pacers to look through a bridle will come together during the upcoming 2015 racing season to implement a major fundraising program for the Standardbred Rac...