Backstretch Banter column - Feb. 8
Frustrating news for Hugh Huston... Alberta-connected runner heading to Turf Paradise Derby... New jockey coming to Edmonton???... Harness drivers to battle in snowshoe races at Northlands Park... and more...
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Saturday at the races - 3 fans WIN FREE share of racehorse (watch video)
Three fans get a 10-week FREE ownership ride... Neal Diamonique sizzles on frozen Northlands Park track... True Dynasty wins fifth straight...
Sugar's Play of the Day - Feb. 7
It's opening weekend of the 2010 racing season at Northlands Park - and I have to admit it has been tough, at times, for me to handicap these races. I like to go on good form and the majority of these...
Opening night at Northlands - Another rabbit scare (watch video)
Rabbit darts across stretch drive, inches from causing accident... Stiletto Hall rolls to co-feature victory... and more.
Sugar's Play of the Day - Feb. 6
The Saturday afternoon 'Play of the Day' at Northlands comes up in Race 7 and I'm going right back to driver Brent Grundy with another value play for a top-three finish. Rossridge Delucks starts...
Sugar's Play of the Day - Feb. 5
Northlands Park track announcer Sugar Doyle will provide a Play of the Day for every live Edmonton harness card. A running tally of his success during the winter/spring meet will be kept at...
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Backstretch Banter column - Feb. 8
Frustrating news for Hugh Huston... Alberta-connected runner heading to Turf Paradise Derby... New jockey coming to Edmonton???... Harness drivers to battle in snowshoe races at Northlands Park... and...
Backstretch Banter column - Jan. 26 (watch video)
The latest on UHA... Canadian Derby prospect in Phoenix... Alberta handle stats and projections... Former Alberta pacer undefeated in Toronto... Heart-felt, emotional statements from Alberta strategy...
Barry Harris passes away
Longtime thoroughbred horseman Barry Harris passed away this week. The funeral is set for Tuesday at Park Memorial in Edmonton, with a viewing Monday night. The viewing is slated for 7-9 p.m. on...
The quest for a new 3-year-plan for Alberta racing
In major need of solid future planning, the Alberta racing industry might have taken a significant step forward today. A new-look potential racing and training schedule for 2011 and beyond has been suggested....
Backstretch Banter column - Jan. 18 (watch video)
Encouraging win for Alberta-owned horse at Santa Anita... Canadian Derby starter races Monday at Golden Gate Fields... Update on Hugh Huston... and more.
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Casino High big winner at AQHRA awards gala
Casino High took home four awards - including Grand Champion Running Horse - at the...
RMTC meets - by the numbers
It really came down to two distinct seasons as far as the jockeys with the Rocky...
The curtain comes down in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE - It's all over for another season, all that's left at the Rocky Mountain...
Closing day - in pictures - from Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE - A chill in the air, mud and 10 races were part of closing day at Whoop...
Remembering friends in Lethbridge
With the weatherman coming up with a nice fall day last Saturday at the Rocky Mountain...
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Who's Hot - from Canadian Derby week
BIG money, BIG horses, BIGGER stars! Although the lion’s share of stakes purses...
One-on-One with Miss Canadian Derby
It's been a whirlwind for Amanda Lam since winning the title of first Miss Canadian...
The Great, Good and Bad of Canadian Derby week
It seems fitting to recap the 80th Canadian Derby with a list of highs and lows...
Top 10 Canadian Derby looks
It was a crush. The crowds were huge. The betting fast and furious. The people...
Canadian Derby day handle highest in at least 9 years
While the North American economy - and horse racing across the continent - struggles,...
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HRA office closes for holidays
The Horse Racing Alberta offices will be closed from Thursday December 24 thru...
The Real Dude Is Leaving Town
Racing, Supervisor and Security Manager Conrad “Dude” Dick is hanging his tack...
Northlands thoroughbred handle stats
Unofficial wagering statistics from the just completed Northlands thoroughbred meet...
HRA announces proposed 2010 dates
Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) announced today the Working Committee’s proposed race...
Race dates adjusted for remainder of 2009
Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) announced today a reduction in live race dates for the...
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H2010-01 - Brian William Way
Ruling: #01-2010 Licensee: Brian William Way Infraction: Fullfilled his...
T2010-01 - John Alexander McKenzie
Ruling: #01-2010 Licensee: John Alexander McKenzie Infraction: Amended...
T2010-02 - Robert Andre Chabot
Ruling: #02-2010 Licensee: Robert Andre Chabot Infraction: Amended Ruling...
2009-56- Michelle Yvonne Danroth
Ruling: #56-2009 Licensee: Michelle Yvonne Danroth Infraction: Fulfilled...
2009-57- William Breigan Tainsh, Jr.
Ruling: #57-2009 Licensee: William Breigan Tainsh, Jr. Infraction: change...
