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Friday, 06 June 2014 00:00
Stakes Action at Alberta Downs
Wild Rose & Adios Pick Contested The Wild Rose for three-yr-old fillies kicked up Saturday, May 31st at Alberta Downs with three divisions. In the first division we saw Barona…
Wednesday, 04 June 2014 00:00
Large field expected to face Triple Crown hopeful California Chrome
A large, competitive contingent of challengers is expected to face California Chrome when he attempts to become thoroughbred racing's 12th Triple Crown winner in the Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont…
Tuesday, 03 June 2014 00:00
California Chrome gallops at Belmont Park June 3 (video)
On trainer Art Sherman's first morning in New York, California Chrome galloped two miles at Belmont Park after schooling in the paddock.
Monday, 02 June 2014 00:00
Backstretch Foundation Newsletter - May/June
May/June 2014 The racing season is finally in full swing and we’re all looking forward to a successful season. The board has been busy planning events for the summer to…
Thursday, 29 May 2014 20:50
Who Says “Who Doesnt”
Cullen Continues To Dominate Travis Cullen enjoyed another spectacular day on this past Sunday winning five of the 11 races at Alberta Downs afternoon card which included the $8400 Open…
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Thursday, 29 May 2014 00:00
Lucky Pulpit Yearlings in Alberta
Alberta is home to four Alberta bred yearlings sired by the now famous California stallion Lucky Pulpit, sire of Triple Crown hopeful California Chrome. When asked what made him choose…
Monday, 26 May 2014 00:00
Dave Kapchinsky Memorial
Memorial for Dave Kapchinsky will be held on Thursday, May 29th , 2014 at the Derrick Golf and Winter Club (3500 -119 ST. Edmonton) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.…
Thursday, 22 May 2014 00:00
Triple Hit For Giesbrecht!
“Second Straight Open Mares To Blue Star Beauty” Driver Phil Giesbrecht had a very productive day Saturday, May 17 at Alberta Downs with a driving triple. Giesbrecht captured the second…
Thursday, 15 May 2014 00:00
Cullen On Top Again!
Freshly off his 2013 O’Brien Award and Northland’s Top Driver & Top Trainer honors Travis Cullen is back on top after just 2 weekends of racing at Alberta Downs. He…
Wednesday, 14 May 2014 00:00
Alberta Thoroughbred Industry Champions Celebrated at Night of Champions
The 40th Anniversary of the Night of Champions was held this past Saturday at the Matrix Hotel in Edmonton. 175 Thoroughbred owners, breeders, trainers, riders and fans were in attendance…
Friday, 09 May 2014 00:00
Backstretch Newsletter April/May
Backstretch Foundation Newsletter April/May 2014 The Backstretch Foundation is getting ready to start another season. We are looking forward to a great year but are in need of some volunteers.…
Tuesday, 06 May 2014 00:00
2013 Night of Champions - Alberta Thoroughbred Awards
THE H.B.P.A. TROPHY - 2013 CHAMPION CLAIMER KINGOFTHEROCKIES THE SCHANKS INTERNATIONAL TROPHY - 2013 CHAMPION SPRINTER READY RACER
Thursday, 01 May 2014 00:00
Campbell Wins Western Regional Driving Championship!
CAMPBELL & MARINO REPRESENT WEST! Brandon Campbell and Jim Marino will represent the West in the National Driving Championships. The winner of the National Driving Championship will represent Canada in…
Friday, 25 April 2014 00:00
Celebrate Canadian racing at Northlands Park opening weekend
What do the 50th Anniversary of Northern Dancers’ Kentucky Derby Win, the 2014 Kentucky Derby and the Opening Day at Northlands all have in common? They are all happening on…
Friday, 11 April 2014 00:00
2013 Sovereign Award winners
Toronto, Ontario –The Jockey Club of Canada held its 39th Annual Sovereign Awards Party this evening on the elegantly transformed third floor of Woodbine Race Track in Toronto, Ontario Canada.…
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