Howard Belvoir – A trainer for all seasons
Trainer Howard Belvoir is that rare breed of trainer, a true horseman with decades of hands-on success to back up his legend. With nearly 2,100...
Wesley Ward – From Selah farm boy to Queen Elizabeth’s court
Washington native Wesley Ward is one the great pioneers of modern day Thoroughbred racing. Though the Hall of Famer left to go on and...
Joseph “Joe” Gottstein – Sportsman and capitalist
This is the final installment of the nine individuals and three horses that were inducted into the inaugural Washington Racing Hall of Fame in...
George Drumheller – An important pioneer in Washington racing history
Considered the “Father of Thoroughbred Racing” in Washington State, George H. Drumheller (1874-1945) was among the original sponsors of the bill that legalized horse...
Military Hawk – Washington’s second leading earner of all time
Few horses have campaigned with both the longevity and the success that Military Hawk displayed throughout his nine-year career. The popular chestnut gelding made...
Ron Crockett – The man who kept horse racing in Washington State
Thoroughbred racing is about blue-blooded horses, the will to win and speed . . . not to mention glamor and money. Success is neither...
C. J. Sebastian – Respected leader; pioneer for the future
All it took was one man with a vision, and one big trip to Kentucky, to create a legacy of genuine horse class. His...
Frank Brewster – The reins of power
When Frank W. Brewster died of heart failure at age 99 in November 1996 in Rancho Mirage, California, the only mention of racehorse activity...
Jack Hodge – Owner, breeder, racetrack executive and industry leader
Jack Hodge Jr. (pictured above with wife Theresa and daughter Stephanie Burns) has touched nearly all facets of the horse industry, with his numerous...
Dan J. Agnew – Three generations of breeding and racing stewardship
Dan J. Agnew was inducted into the Washington Racing Hall of Fame in 2007, the sixth state breeder to be so honored. A third...
Delicate Vine – Brilliance was her forte
A standout from the time she was foaled, Delicate Vine was not only among the best fillies ever bred in Washington, she nearly was Washington’s...
Loto Canada – Twice lucky
His name, Loto Canada, summed up the story well enough, but Lou Brauer remembers the events that led to the name unfolding as if...
