The 41st Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala Fundraising Dinner on August 9 promises to be an extra special evening of celebration as 10 new members will join the best of Canadian horse racing.

The evening will also celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Horse Racing in Canada, including a nod to 2017 Legends Honouree Modesty, the horse who won the first race on record, July 1, 1767 on the Plains of Abraham.

The gala will include the induction of Standardbred honourees Blair Burgess, Dr. Gordon Gilbertson, Elegantimage, Happy Lady and Mach Three as well as Thoroughbred honourees, Harold Barroby, Eugene Melnyk, Curtis Stock, Quiet Resolve and South Ocean.

Held at the Mississauga Convention Centre, co-hosting duties will be shared by Jim Bannon, CHRHF member and Woodbine Entertainment Group Thoroughbred Racing Analyst along with Greg Blanchard, racing commentator and raceway manager at The Raceway at Western Fair District. The gala event will feature a cocktail reception, a fantastic line up of silent and live auction items, a four-course gourmet dinner and the induction ceremony.

The CHRHF Planning Committee, under the leadership of Auction Chair Pam Frostad, is putting together an impressive list of live and silent auction items, including sporting event tickets, racing related memorabilia and other surprises. Auction donations are welcomed and appreciated. All proceeds from the auction will go directly toward helping the Hall of Fame recognize the achievements of those that have built and established the roots of horse racing in Canada.

The reception and silent auction will commence at 5:30 p.m., followed by a four-course dinner, live auction and induction ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $175 per person, with a charitable receipt for $50 per ticket or $1,700 for a table sponsorship which includes eight tickets, a $300 donation to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame and a total of $700 charitable receipts. Tickets may be purchased by visiting the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Online Store here or by contacting Linda Rainey at 416-417-9404 or [email protected].

Opportunities to advertise in the souvenir induction program, event sponsorship packages and auction contributions are also available.