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Thursday, 25 July 2019 09:57
Move over horses, the dogs have taken over
One of the largest crowds in years showed up at Evergreen Park last weekend to not only take in some…
Thursday, 25 July 2019 09:32
In Memoriam - Floyd Arthur
HRA is saddened to pass along the loss of long time Trainer Floyd Arthur. The following story by Curtis Stock…
Monday, 22 July 2019 23:37
Strong. Strong. Strong.
If possible, Sir Bronx is only getting better. Last year the six-year-old owned by Brian and Janet Alexander was named…
Monday, 22 July 2019 23:26
Eleven nominations for Alberta Derby
There are 11 horses that have been nominated for the Alberta Derby at Evergreen Park on Sunday, July 28 at…
Thursday, 18 July 2019 10:18
Major weekend of racing highlighted by Derby and Blandford Stewart
It was an exciting and well-attended weekend at Evergreen Park, with the highlight race being the Grande Prairie Derby on…
Wednesday, 17 July 2019 11:35
Brown on a hot streak, winning three of last six races
It took a little while but Jim Brown, a veteran trainer - though a new face in Alberta - has…
Tuesday, 16 July 2019 00:05
Major Winker Works To Marksman Win
Stalking quick fractions set by a runaway leader, Major Winker reeled in tiring horses to pull a 10-1 upset in…
Thursday, 11 July 2019 16:28
Driver Catches Whip Mid-Race
If you've watched one million races and watch one million more, you'll likely never see anything in harness racing like…
Thursday, 11 July 2019 12:10
Opening weekend at Evergreen Park
It was a carnival-like atmosphere at Evergreen Park this past weekend. The festive crowd rivalled that of the Alberta Derby…
Monday, 08 July 2019 17:59
Walcott back in the saddle, Badrie riding high
First the news, then the story. Rico Walcott, Alberta’s leading rider for the last eight years, returns to ride Thursday…
Monday, 08 July 2019 16:15
Crackle N Burn Blazes In Marksman Elims
Blue Burner gelding Crackle N Burn dashed to the front and faced no challengers when taking the fastest of three…
Wednesday, 03 July 2019 09:48
Surprising stake payouts this weekend at Century Mile
Things that you are unlikely to see in the foreseeable future: The sun in Edmonton; The Edmonton Eskimos going a…
Tuesday, 02 July 2019 09:31
Final weekend at RMTC full of upsets and surprises
Both Saturday and Sunday had excellent attendance at Rocky Mountain Turf Club as there was a lot at stake. Lyle…
Friday, 28 June 2019 12:09
Pacing For Charity 2019
On June 23rd, three young guns showed up in Alberta to raise money for the fourth annual Pacing For Charity…
Friday, 28 June 2019 12:00
Century Mile Backstretch Newsletter — June 2019
Thank you to the individuals and stables that have offered sponsorship for the monthly awards! We need help for the…
Wednesday, 26 June 2019 14:58
CEO Verlik sees positives in Alberta racing rejuvenation
Kent Verlik used to deliver the news. Good and bad. Now, as Chief Executive Officer of Horse Racing Alberta, he’s…
Wednesday, 26 June 2019 10:44
Three days of live racing at RMTC well received
It was the first and only weekend in the Rocky Mountain Turf Club spring meet where there was Friday night…
Monday, 24 June 2019 10:38
Ontario Drivers Race West For Charity
Former world champion James MacDonald, Driver of the Year runner-up Bob McClure and east coast native Colin Kelly all trekked…
Thursday, 20 June 2019 09:25
Father's Day crowd creates best handle in ten years at RMTC
Beautiful weather and beautiful races highlighted Father's Day weekend at Rocky Mountain Turf Club. Large crowds were on hand for…
Tuesday, 18 June 2019 09:31
Walcott cleared to race within four weeks
A world that too often makes no sense can start breathing again. The sun can shine. Flowers can grow. Jockey…
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