Standardbred Nominating Committee
Following the death of longtime Committee member Dow Clowater, the CHRHF Board of Directors approved the addition of Dr. Ian Moore, CHRHF Honored Member – Class of 2024, to the Standardbred Nominating Committee. Dr. Born in Sheffield, England, Moore grew up on Prince Edward Island and has successfully balanced his professions as a Standardbred trainer and practicing veterinarian. Dr. Moore races primarily in Ontario and has trained horses for more than $29 million in profits through 2025. CHRHF Inducted horses that have benefited from Dr.’s tutelage. Moore’s works include Shadow Play. At the recent O’Brien Awards for 2025, Dr. Moore received his third O’Brien Award for Horsemanship and was named Trainer of the Year, while one of his 2025 stable stars was honored as the Two-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year and Somebeachsomewhere Horse of the Year.
Planning Commission
This volunteer committee is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of the daily activities of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. Committee membership includes CHRHF board members, CHRHF honorees and senior racing industry executives. Recent Council-approved additions to the Planning Committee include:
Tony Elliott is currently the Manager of Ontario Betting & Racing at Woodbine Entertainment. He has been very active in developing marketing strategies and promotional campaigns that strengthen commitment engagement and increase the visibility of Woodbine’s Thoroughbred and Standardbred brands. With experience overseeing racing operations and marketing initiatives at race tracks in Ontario, including The Raceway at Western Fair District and Clinton Raceway, Tony brings a deep passion for Canadian racing, a strong understanding of the industry and a determined commitment to raising the sport’s profile nationally.
Alexander Fanti has built a career in the racing and gaming industries, holding gambling, marketing and sales positions in Canada and the United States. He has held positions at Woodbine Entertainment Group as Marketing Manager and at Daily Racing Form (DRF) as Director of Data & Analytics. In his most recent role at DRF, he led initiatives to accelerate growth in advertising sales, retail product sales and e-commerce subscriptions. Currently, Alex works in consumer packaged goods sales and remains an avid horse racing fan.
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame thanks these new committee members, as well as all the volunteers who donate their time and knowledge to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. A full list of committee members can be found here.
Established in 1976, the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is a registered charity with a mission to honor and preserve the history and majesty of horse racing in Canada by celebrating and recognizing excellence achieved by those who have contributed significantly to horse racing in Canada, a sport with a legacy of more than 250 years.
From the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame
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