Thoroughbred
Thursday, 02 September 2021 12:07
Canadian Derby nominations closed; Diodoro bringing Myopic, looking for yet another Derby win
The Canadian Derby is to thoroughbred trainer Robertino Diodoro what spinach was to Popeye, a hockey puck to Wayne Gretzky…
Wednesday, 01 September 2021 12:21
The 92nd running of the Canadian Derby (video)
The 92nd running of the Canadian Derby — Saturday, September 11th, from Century Mile in Edmonton.
Wednesday, 25 August 2021 13:56
Empire Equestrian's Neyka confident extra distance in Derby will give the edge to Bodemonster
The sales pavilion at Red Deer's Westerner Park was eerily silent when Bodemonster, the yearling by the heavily sought after…
Wednesday, 18 August 2021 17:43
Century Mile Licensing Office Hours Update (August 2021)
HORSE RACING ALBERTA CENTURY MILE RACETRACK LICENSING OFFICE HOURS Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Office closed…
Tuesday, 17 August 2021 18:49
En su primer año en Century Mile, Gonzalez neck and neck with Walcott for lead jockey title
Minus the nefarious undertones, Alberta's leading trainer Tim Rycroft mimicked Marlon Brando in 'The Godfather' when he gave jockey Enrique…
Tuesday, 10 August 2021 14:49
"I've been fortunate to represent a lot of good riders..." - a conversation with Bob Fowlis
It's not a coincidence. Name an Alberta champion jockey over the last 25 years and the chances are very good…
Thursday, 05 August 2021 13:27
Danny Jones - a marathon man and the horse he calls Peanut
When trainer Danny Jones stepped into the winner's circle on Friday, July 30 his smile lit up the entire paddock…
Tuesday, 03 August 2021 17:33
Tony's Tapit overcomes poor start, late bid by Bodemonster in Count Lathum
Once again Tony's Tapit put himself in a position to lose. Once again Tony's Tapit, the overwhelming favourite, hurdled those…
Wednesday, 28 July 2021 13:13
Stringhalt condition no impediment to Stone Carver, wins Spangled Jimmy in near-record time
For a horse with a very noticeable hitch in his giddy up, Riversedge Racing Stable's Stone Carver sure hasn't let…
Tuesday, 20 July 2021 11:39
'Raider gives me joy', says Landry after horrific five-month battle with Covid
The last year and a half has been absolute hell for prominent Alberta thoroughbred owner Curtis Landry. Coughing violently and…
Wednesday, 14 July 2021 16:23
Tony's Tapit spectacular in come-from-behind win at Century Mile
Well, he's done it again, hasn't he? Tony's Tapit, who won late last month in a most spectacular performance -…
Monday, 12 July 2021 10:04
Century Mile Licensing Office Hours (July 2021)
HORSE RACING ALBERTA CENTURY MILE RACETRACK LICENSING OFFICE HOURS Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Office closed…
Tuesday, 06 July 2021 09:58
Jumeirah Coast's 'come from last place win' a roller coaster ride for trainer Craig Smith
It turned out to be one of the most auspicious debuts but when Jumeirah Coast was 10th and last -…
Tuesday, 29 June 2021 05:00
Western Canada Handicap a tough win for Tony's Tapit - sophomore horse shows great resilience
The $125,000 Canadian Derby is months away but one three-year-old - Tony's Tapit - has already established himself as the…
Monday, 21 June 2021 14:39
Impressive wins in multiple stake races over the weekend at Century Mile
Where to begin? This past weekend's racing at Century Mile provided more than enough material for three or four columns.…
Monday, 14 June 2021 17:36
Four wins on a Friday night is alright by Andre Martin
If it's a photo finish, bet on Andre Martin to come out the winner. He never loses. With four more…
Tuesday, 08 June 2021 15:06
After 60 years of training, MacDonald still getting wins from a select stable
Robert ‘Pinky' MacDonald didn't have a clue how to train thoroughbred horses when he and his uncle Lee Haynes decided…
Wednesday, 02 June 2021 13:01
Digging deep in challenging fields second nature for bug Desean Bynoe
If you are wondering if new jockey Desean Bynoe can horseback you just have to replay his hustling, all-out ride…
Wednesday, 26 May 2021 17:50
Good spring training is showing huge results for Rycroft
Tim Rycroft. Tim Rycroft. Tim Rycroft. Say it six times. Alberta’s leading trainer the last three seasons, Rycroft won six…
Thursday, 20 May 2021 16:06
Real Grace's winning ways an inspiration for Brown to keep fighting terminal diagnosis
The news arrived black. Hard as coal and as unexpected as a knock on the door at two in the…
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