It has been announced that horseman David Ratchford will be part of the 2015 class that will be inducted into the Cape Breton Sport Hall of Fame later this year.
According to a report by the Cape Breton Post, Ratchford, of North Sydney, will join Theresa MacCuish (basketball), Laurence Streete (football, rugby), Wayne Muir (hockey) and Harvey Ellsworth Jr. (golf) in enshrinement to the hall.
Additionally, the 1975 Glace Bay Mark Ten Juniors baseball team will be inducted in the team category.
The induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 6 at the annual Cape Breton Sport Heritage Awards at Centre 200 in Sydney. Tickets are $35 and available by calling Carol Miller at 902-562-0849 or Mackie MacIntyre at 902-871-2543.
(With files from the Cape Breton Post)
A more deserving person I
A more deserving person I cannot imagine. Having raced at the elite level for over 50 years, as far as I can remember he is the ideal of the ultimate horseman. Dave has pursued the ultimate horse for his entire career, whether he bought in the US or at the PEI sale he has put his money but more importantly his horsemanship and knowledge of pedigree to success on the Atlantic Circuit and the WEG circuit. Having raced with him (as opposed to against) he was always a gentleman, a competitor, but more importantly a very safe driver. Dave with his wife Marg have quietly gone about the business of racing with a great deal of success. Always personable, willing to talk horse to anyone, and a gentleman, Dave is a very deserving member. Congratulations Dave, it's been a journey but one I know both you and Marg enjoyed.
Congratulations Dave (and
Congratulations Dave (and Marg)
Joe & Deb