Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame

Hill 'n' Dale Farms Horse Nurseries

Hill 'n' Dale Farms was established in 1960 by John Sikura Jr., who emigrated from Czechoslovakia to Canada during his teenage years. Over 35 years, he engaged in the buying ...

25 December 2024

Ben White - A Harness Racing Legend

Benjamin Franklin White, widely recognised as Ben White, was a legendary Standardbred horse trainer and driver born in 1873 in Whitevale, a village east of Toronto. His journey ...

19 December 2024

History of Ajax Downs Racetrack

Ajax Downs , a renowned Quarter Horse racing track in Ajax, Ontario, has a storied history that traces its roots back to 1969. Originally known as Picov Downs, the track was ...

17 December 2024

North American Smart Strike and its offspring

Smart Strike, a distinguished Thoroughbred stallion, stands out in Canadian thoroughbred racing due to his exceptional maternal lineage. His grandmother, No Class, earned ...

07 November 2024

Career of Dahlia Racehorse

Dahlia (March 25, 1970 – April 6, 2001), an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare, etched her name in history by winning major races across continents, including ...

15 September 2024

Top 7 Best Earning Canadian Horse Races of All Time

Horse racing holds a deep-rooted tradition in Canada and continues to be a beloved sport across the nation. The horse racing industry significantly bolsters Canada’s economy, ...

Career of Channel Maker

Channel Maker's Early Racing Career and Breakthrough at Age Three Channel Maker, a gelding bred in Ontario by Ivan Dalos at Tall Oaks Farm, was foaled on February 11, 2014. He ...

Story of Ace Marine

Ace Marine, a Canadian Thoroughbred Champion racehorse, was foaled in Ontario in 1952. His legacy in Canadian horse racing is significant, as he became one of the early ...

Canadian pure-bred stable Sam-Son

The renowned Sam-Son Farm, a Canadian horse farm established in 1972, has gained worldwide recognition for breeding and training thoroughbred racehorses. The farm was ...