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Friday, 14 June 2019 11:00
All Canadian Derby highlight of RMTC weekend racing
A large crowd was on hand at Rocky Mountain Turf Club Saturday, not only for the third leg of the…
Monday, 10 June 2019 11:56
Raider enjoys torrential downpour in Redtail Landing Handicap
It’s not as if Raider needs a rainmaker to follow her around. But it wouldn’t hurt either. Not long after…
Tuesday, 04 June 2019 08:30
Huge crowds at RMTC are rewarded with great horse racing action
This past weekend at Rocky Mountain Turf Club, the weather was awesome and the racing was even better. A large…
Tuesday, 04 June 2019 07:55
Taking chances paying off for Neyka
Lori Neyka thought something had to be wrong. Two years ago she was sitting on her couch surfing the internet…
Friday, 31 May 2019 15:31
First Century Mile Backstretch Newsletter — May 2019
Happy spring horsemen and welcome to Century Mile! Let’s hope the snow will finally stay away and many sunny days…
Thursday, 30 May 2019 09:16
Longshots and a hot Jose Rocha
The weekend at Rocky Mountain Turf Club had plenty of excitement, with Jose Rocha, returning to the track after a…
Tuesday, 28 May 2019 00:16
Nelson having a banner meet at Century Mile
Perhaps it was fate. Jockey Dane Nelson, a three-time riding champion in Jamaica, moved his tack to Winnipeg in 2015.…
Thursday, 23 May 2019 00:28
Racing's new normal - "just one damn thing after another"
The quote in the title of this piece is attributed to Arnold J. Toynbee, who wrote a monumental 12-volume series…
Thursday, 23 May 2019 00:19
You have Equal... The Real Deal
The Maiden Quarter Horse Stakes took place on Saturday at Rocky Mountain Turf Club and, "You Have No Equal" a…
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 19:54
Ruffenuff back on track with a much needed win
Now that’s more like it. Ruffenuff hadn’t won a single race in Alberta since the summer of 2017 when she…
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 12:22
Trooper John and Born in a Breeze battle set for Journal Handicap
The Hatfields had the McCoys. Batman had the Joker. Edmonton has Calgary. And now it looks like Trooper John, trained…
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 19:08
A.C.T.R.A. Awards and large Mother's Day crowd highlight of RMTC Weekend
The sun was shining and smiles were aplenty on Mother's Day at Rocky Mountain Turf Club. Lyle Magnuson and Larris…
Saturday, 11 May 2019 23:00
Alberta Thoroughbred Industry Winners Announced
Leduc County, AB - The successes of the Alberta Thoroughbred Industry were celebrated at the 45th Annual Night of Champions,…
Saturday, 11 May 2019 23:00
Escape Clause takes home a double at Alberta Awards Night
This one you could see coming from Jupiter. In a decision as one-sided as an avalanche Escape Clause was voted…
Wednesday, 08 May 2019 07:06
Wall-to-wall people on hand for opening weekend and the Kentucky Derby
The weather did not cooperate on opening day at Rocky Mountain Turf Club as there was snow in the air…
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 09:41
Riversedge Racing Stable in it for the long haul
This is all you need to know about Riversedge Racing Stable. They will pick up the Owner of the Year…
Monday, 06 May 2019 11:34
Century Mile Opening Feature (video)
Century Mile Racetrack and Casino is now open! Live racing every Saturday and Sunday. Located right next to the Edmonton…
Sunday, 28 April 2019 21:50
Huge opening day at Century Mile
Century Mile, awash in colour and freshly minted brightness, buzzed with electricity long before the first race went under the…
Thursday, 25 April 2019 07:35
Century Mile Opening Commercial (video)
Century Mile Racetrack and Casino is now open! Live racing every Saturday and Sunday. Located right next to the Edmonton…
Monday, 22 April 2019 20:45
Century Mile track specifications sure to surprise and please
As a former jockey, longtime trainer Rick Hedge knows what Century Mile’s one mile circumference is going to mean when…
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