from the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame

Toronto, ON — The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2015 ballot. A total of 30 horses and people comprised of 15 Standardbred racing candidates and 15 Thoroughbred racing candidates have been selected to appear on this year’s ballot.

A 20-person Election Committee for each breed will determine the winners in their respective categories. Results will be announced Tuesday (April 7).

Standardbred ballots representing this year’s five voting categories are as follows:

• In the Standardbred Male Horse category, Artsplace, Blissfull Hall, and Majestic Son are the candidates
• B Cor Tamara, Happy Lady and J Cs Nathalie are nominated in the Veteran Horse category
• The three candidates in the trainer-driver category are Jack Darling, Yves Filion, and William Gale
• Candidates in the Builders’ category include Charles Armstrong, John B. Ferguson and Ted Smith
• In the Communicators category the election committee will make their selection from Paul Delean, Harry Eisen and Marie Hill.

The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2015 Induction Ceremony will be hosted at the Mississauga Convention Centre on Wednesday (Aug. 5).

Additional information about the candidates and Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame may be found at www.canadianhorseracinghalloffame.com.