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Aug
16

CHARLIE KELLER PASSES

Columbus, OH — Hall of Famer Charles Ernest Keller III, 82, of Frederick, Md., and New Smyrna Beach, Fla., died peacefully on Aug. 13, 2021. He was born on Aug. 4, 1939, in Frederick to Charles E. Keller Jr. and Martha Williamson Keller. Along with two younger siblings, Donald and Jeanie, he sp... Read more
Jul
06

HARNESS RACING HALL OF FAME WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

SEE VIDEO OF HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONIES HERE Goshen, NY — On Sunday night (July 4), in front of an overflow crowd of more than 275, 11 individuals and eight equines were inducted into the Harness Racing Hall of Fame in ceremonies held under the tent on the lawn of the Harness Racing... Read more
May
10

KEITH WAPLES DEAD AT 97

Guelph, ON – Famed harness horse driver and trainer, Keith Waples passed away peacefully at Guelph General Hospital on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the age of 97. He will be sadly missed by Eileen, his loving wife of almost 75 years, and his four children, Barbara Lennox, Donna Galbraith (Mac), ... Read more
May
07

2021 SOUVENIR JOURNAL

To the Museum’s friends and loyal supporters: We invite you to join us in honoring harness racing and those who have made it great. Please click HERE for more information on Hall of Fame Day and how to advertise in the Museum’s annual Souvenir Journal. Click HERE for your advertising order... Read more
May
06

2021 HALL OF FAME INDUCTION DINNER

The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame will host the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday, July 4, 2021 in Goshen, New York. Congratulations are in order for the newest class of Hall of Famers: Tom Charters, Jeff Gural, Bill Popfinger and Tim Tetrick, and Communicators Phil Pikelny... Read more
May
06

RON GURFEIN PASSES

Columbus, OH — Hall of Fame trainer Ron Gurfein, 80, died May 5, 2021. Mr. Gurfein was one of the top conditioners of trotters and a 2006 inductee into the Hall of Fame in Goshen, N.Y. He opened up his stable in 1965, moved to Monticello in 1967 and spent the better part of th... Read more
Mar
12

HARNESS RACING MUSEUM 2021 STALLION BREEDING AUCTION

The Harness Racing Museum would like to thank all donors and bidders for a successful 2021 stallion breeding fundraiser. If you have not already booked your mares our list of breedings now available is posted below and at www.harnessmuseum.com. Please contact the Museum at 845-294-6330 or email Joan... Read more
Jan
12

2021 LIVING HORSE HALL OF FAME ELECTION RESULTS ANNOUNCED

The Living Horse Hall of Fame nominating committee of the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame has announced the results of recent balloting to determine the 2021 inductees into the Harness Racing Living Horse Hall of Fame. Museum members voted for the three horses they felt best exemplified gre... Read more