by adminrevolutionca | Jan 21, 2022 | Inductees
George Albert Callbeck was born March 26, 1894, at Augustine Cove, P.E.I., and moved with his parents, to Summerside, March 25, 1905. In 1916, he purchased his first Standard bred horse – an acquisition that would lead him toward his lifelong passion – harness...
by adminrevolutionca | Jan 21, 2022 | Inductees
Francis Gerard McIsaac did not want to be known as a star, but that’s how he’ll be remembered. Born in Fairview, PEI, on October 14, 1937, Francis became involved in harness racing as a youth, and eventually owned his own stable. He became one of the premiere names...
by adminrevolutionca | Jan 21, 2022 | Inductees
He was known as harness racing’s “sly old fox,” and could claim an amazing 2500 victories in the illustrious “Sport of Kings.” Born February 6, 1909, in Travellers’ Rest, P.E.I., Earle Charles Semple was perhaps the youngest Islander ever to race harness horses, in...
by adminrevolutionca | Jan 21, 2022 | Inductees
Affectionately known as “Col. Dan,” Lieutenant Colonel Daniel A. MacKinnon was born in Highfield, Prince Edward Island on November 12, 1876 and was active as a harness racing trainer and driver up until 1962, when he retired from the sport at age 85. He was credited...
by adminrevolutionca | Jan 21, 2022 | Inductees
A harness racing legend, Clarkie Smith attained the 2000 win plateau at Saint John’s Exhibition Park Raceway on June 13, 1982, becoming only the second Maritime reinsman to achieve this lofty mark. His feat is even more phenomenal when one considers the fact that he...
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