Details have been released for the 2014 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Gala. Tickets for the event, which will take place Wednesday, August 6 at the Mississauga Convention Centre, are now on sale.
The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a reception and silent auction filled with racing memorabilia, sports tickets, and racing related art. It will be followed at 6:45 p.m. with a delicious four-course gourmet dinner and induction ceremonies as 14 new inductees will be honoured for their achievements in Canadian horse racing. To view a breakdown of all the 2014 inductees – including Rocknroll Hanover, Dreamfair Eternal, Albatross, Wally Hennessey, Dr. Ted Clarke, Robert Murphy, and Bill Galvin on the Standardbred side – click here.
Returning for the second year as auctioneer for the live auction portion of the evening is TSN Radio personality Matt Cauz, co-host of the ‘Macko and Cauz’ show. Among the items he will auction to benefit the CHRHF will be a halter worn by two-time Thoroughbred horse of the year Wise Dan.
Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of the excitement. Individual tickets can be purchased for $175 each including tax, or tables of eight are also available for $1,700, including a $300 donation to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame.
Opportunities to advertise in the souvenir induction program and event sponsorship packages are also available.
To order tickets, place an ad, donate to items to the live or silent auction, or for more info on sponsorship, contact Linda Rainey at 416-417-9404 or by email at [email protected].
(With files from the CHRHF)