On Wednesday (Aug. 3), the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame formally inducted its 16 newest members in a long-awaited event to recognize the CHRHF classes named in 2020 and 2021.
With the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Gala just under four weeks away, the excitement is building as the 16 new Hall of Fame members and their connections finalize plans to celebrate the once-in-a-lifetime honour of reaching the pinnacle of their sport.
Trot Insider has gathered reaction from the 2021 Standardbred inductees into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame
On Tuesday, the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame announced the three people and three horses to be inducted as the Hall’s Class of 2021. The Standardbred Election Committee selected Jim Bullock (Builder), Randy Waples (Driver), and Great Memories (Female Horse).
Erin, Ontario resident
Jim Bullock has made immense contributions to the Canadian harness racing industry over the past 30 plus years as an owner, breeder, stallion syndicator, race track administrator and organization leader. I m delighted, said Bullock with a humble chuckle of incredulity, noting he was surprised to make the list of finalists. I had several people tell me after [the nomination list was announced] congratulations, but don t be too upset if you don t get in because it s tough and there s competition. I said look, I was shocked to be nominated so I m not going to be upset if I don
Vicki Pappas, Heart To Heart Among 2021 Class Inducted Into Canadian Horse Racing Hall Of Fame Sponsored by:
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to name three people and three horses to be inducted as the Class of 2021. As previously announced, the Board of Directors agreed to reduce the number of inductees for the Class of 2021 to three per breed. This will allow for the 2020 and 2021 inductees to be properly recognized together, once a gala event may be hosted.
The Hall determined additional inductees will be added in 2022 and 2023 to offset the smaller class of 2021.
The Thoroughbred Election Committee voted to induct Builder Vicki Pappas, Male Horse Heart to Heart, and in the Thoroughbred Veteran category, Not Too Shy.