News Archives
Friday, 15 August 2014 00:00
Espitia On Derby Fave The Spinmeister
"There's a little pressure on all of us," says jockey Jorge Espitia after The Spinmeister was dubbed the 3-1 morning line favourite for the this year's edition of the Canadian…
Thursday, 14 August 2014 12:56
Canadian Derby Program Download
Download the past performance lines for The 85th Canadian Derby race - npx081614-race12(Cderby2014).pdf
Thursday, 14 August 2014 00:00
Derby Draw Complete: Eleven Will Start
A large crowd was on hand, at the Northlands Park Paddock Theatre Wednesday morning, to witness the post position draw for the 85th Running of the Canadian Derby.
Monday, 11 August 2014 00:00
Canadian Derby Nominees: A Closer Look
With sixteen names in the hat, for potential Canadian Derby starters, here's a closer look at this year's list of nominees for Alberta's Grade III stake.
Saturday, 09 August 2014 00:01
Frank Fontana: Pro Handicapper for the Edmonton Sun
Frank Fontana, 58, was born and raised in Edmonton and he's seen many a great horse race at Northlands Park over the years. "My Uncle Louie took me to the…
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Saturday, 09 August 2014 00:00
16 Nominate for 85th Running of Canadian Derby
Nominations for the 85th Running of the Canadian Derby were due on Wednesday, August 6, and when the dust had settled there were 16 names in the hat for the…
Sunday, 03 August 2014 00:00
Backstretch Foundation Newsletter - July/August
July /August 2014 The Backstretch Foundation (previously known as the Chaplaincy Board) is a non-profit organization made up of a group of volunteers from the backstretch that get together to…
Friday, 25 July 2014 13:40
Comes Home First Victorious for JJJ Stables
Comes Home First gave his owner something to smile about this past Sunday, July 20th by winning the $45,000 final of the Brad Gunn stake for three-year-old pacing colts and…
Friday, 18 July 2014 00:00
Ralph Klein Breeders Stake!
The $45,000 final of the Ralph Klein Breeders Stake will headline this Saturday’s July 19th race card at Alberta Downs. The field of eight very talented 3yr-old fillies will line…
Thursday, 10 July 2014 00:00
150.4 for Who Doesnt
“Sets New Track Record” Although Who Doesnt was handicapped with the outside post position in last’s Sunday’s Open Pace the talented five-year-old son of Mach Three had no trouble dominating…
Thursday, 03 July 2014 14:22
Backstretch Foundation Newsletter - June/July
June/July 2014 It looks like summer is finally here and it’s a busy couple of months coming up.
Thursday, 03 July 2014 14:14
Cullen On Top of Canada!
The young gifted driver-trainer Travis Cullen adds another feather to his cap by achieving the highest win percentage in driving and training at the half way mark of the Canadian…
Friday, 27 June 2014 00:00
Nighttraintovegas Crowned Alberta’s Princess
Shining like a princess Nighttraintovegas delivers once again proving she has stepped up as a 3yr-old and worthy of her crowning of the 2013 Champion AB 2yr-old AB Filly by…
Friday, 20 June 2014 00:00
Glamour Boys In Action!
Things are heating up as the AB Sired 3yr-old “Glamour boys” are primed and ready to battle in the final of the Alberta Plainsman this Sunday, June 22nd at Alberta…
Thursday, 12 June 2014 00:00
Aboriginal Day at Northlands Park – Honoring Enoch Cree Nation
National Aboriginal Day is June 21st , the day annually recognizes and celebrates the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples of Canada. Horses and horse…
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