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Sunday, 29 July 2018 16:44
Tara's Way comes up big in Saturday's Duchess of York
It’s hard to say who rode Tara’s Way harder: jockey Shamaree Muir or the owners of last year’s champion aged mare, Brian and Janet Alexander. Give the nod goes to…
Wednesday, 25 July 2018 17:30
Rain, rain and more rain at Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park was able to get their Friday night races in last weekend, but Saturday and Sunday were a washout. Evergreen Park is ranked as one of the top tracks…
Tuesday, 24 July 2018 09:56
Hoofprints - July 23
It was a weekend to celebrate the achievements of some of the smaller stables at Century Downs. Yes, Kelly Hoerdt won the Alberta Diamond final on Saturday afternoon with Hot…
Monday, 23 July 2018 08:39
Rycroft wins six races Saturday—sets Canadian record
OK. Maybe it’s time Alberta horsemen simply put their hands in the air and start waving the white flag. What Alberta thoroughbred trainer Tim Rycroft is doing is not only…
Thursday, 19 July 2018 08:12
Peace Country 4-H visit Evergreen Park
This past weekend at Evergreen Park had shouting, screaming and cries of joy filling the air. On Saturday, the Peace Country 4-H folks paid a visit to Evergreen Park and…
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Tuesday, 17 July 2018 10:08
Hoofprints - July 16
Editorial I spent a couple of days on the weekend, sitting in the backstretch at Century Downs, watching the races on television, and visiting with a number of folks who…
Sunday, 15 July 2018 12:06
Big weekend for three-year-old hopefuls
The doors opened wide at Northlands Park this weekend and two new Canadian Derby three-year-old hopefuls barged through leaping into prominence. Friday night Riversedge Racing Stables’ Gem Alta posted an…
Wednesday, 11 July 2018 11:02
Grande Prairie Opening Weekend
The stellar performance of the track crew helped opening day go despite heavy rains. The track crew gave their all and the normal stellar condition of Evergreen Park paid off…
Tuesday, 10 July 2018 10:23
Horse racing returns to Lacombe
Track on 2 just west of Lacombe will have harness racing beginning Sept. 1 The ponies are coming back to Lacombe. Harness racers will be at the post at Track…
Tuesday, 10 July 2018 10:17
Hoofprints - July 9
The Alberta Sire Stakes for 3 year olds resumes this weekend with the fillies getting their turn in eliminations of the Alberta Diamond on Saturday afternoon and the colts and…
Monday, 09 July 2018 00:03
Sail On By upsets in the Shirley Vargo Handicap
Sometimes in horse racing - as in life - there seems to really be no explanations. Sometimes it just is what it is. Upsets happen. Cats bark and pigs fly.…
Wednesday, 04 July 2018 10:34
Mr. Martin West appointed as Vice-Chair
The Board of Directors for Horse Racing Alberta announced today the official appointment of Mr. Martin West as Vice-Chair of the Horse Racing Alberta Board. Mr. West joined the Board…
Tuesday, 03 July 2018 12:15
Backstretch Foundation Newsletter - June 2018
June 2018 Thank you to the individuals and stables that have offered sponsorship for the monthly awards! We need help for the rest of the season (including Century Downs). We…
Tuesday, 03 July 2018 11:25
Hoofprints - July 2
It stood to reason that Keith Clark was going to cash at least one cheque following the Meridian Farms Breeder Stakes for 3 year old fillies on Sunday afternoon at…
Monday, 02 July 2018 12:36
Spring meet at Rocky Mountain Turf Club wraps up with a bang
The spring meet at Rocky Mountain Turf Club ended with a terrific turn-out from race fans. The weather was beautiful and the racing was fantastic, a perfect way to wrap…
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