Hall of Fame inductees honoured

This year’s ceremony, hosted by HRV General Manager of Media and Communications Cody Winnell and VHRMA President Len Baker, acknowledged inductees in person after they were initially announced late last year during an online event due to COVID-19.

Addressing the room, HRV Chairman Dale Monteith congratulated the inductees, thanked the Hall of Fame Committee for its work behind the scenes, and reaffirmed the controlling body’s commitment to the Hall of Fame.

“History is important … celebrating it properly is important. Capturing it for the next generation and the one after that to understand where the sport has come from is important. HRV is proud of the Hall of Fame and will continue to support this event into the future,” Monteith said.

Baker, President of the VHRMA since 2017, said his association was proud of its ongoing involvement with Hall of Fame night, a concept it initially instigated in 2009.

“The Victorian Harness Racing Media Association is enormously proud to continue to work with HRV and the Hall of Fame Committee to put on this special event,” he said.

“Congratulations to all the 2021 inductees, who join an illustrious honour roll of the sport’s finest equine and human champions.”

2021 Hall of Fame inductees are:

Gammalite

Angelique

Fr Brian Glasheen

Sir Gilbert Dyett

Lou Robertson

Peter Manning

Shakamaker

Fan Favourite: Dan Mielicki

From Harness Racing Victoria