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Monday, 02 July 2018 12:21
Killin Me Smalls back on form for the Fred Jones
Killin Me Smalls’ career was dangling on a frayed string. Inarguably one of the greatest thoroughbreds to ever race in Alberta, the eight-year-old came into this past Saturday’s Fred Jones…
Wednesday, 27 June 2018 09:18
Leech shines in two Quarter Horse stakes, Smith wins Thoroughbred stakes... again
It was an action-packed weekend again at Rocky Mountain Turf Club. Saturday featured the seven-furlong running of the Open Stakes. Once again, trainer/owner Jacqueline Smith, was the big winner with,…
Tuesday, 26 June 2018 09:45
Hoofprints - June 25
Now that the west regional drivers championship is out of the way, Kelly Hoerdt and Jamie Gray can get down to business and compete for some major money on Canada…
Monday, 25 June 2018 08:31
Shimshine bests Regal Max in Derby Prep Allowance
The scary thing about Shimshine is that the precocious colt is still learning what horse racing is all about. If he ever decides to get serious look out. “He still…
Monday, 25 June 2018 08:11
Kelly Hoerdt wins Western Regional Driving Championship
Consistently strong efforts all day from Alberta-based drivers Kelly Hoerdt and Jamie Gray landed them atop the standings at the end of Saturday's (June 23) Western Regional Driving Championship (WRDC) at Century…
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Thursday, 21 June 2018 18:45
Western Regional Draw Complete
The draw for the 2018 Western Regional Driving Championship, which will take place this Saturday (June 23) at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, is now complete. First race post time…
Wednesday, 20 June 2018 10:32
Colourful weekend highlights from RMTC
Three days of live racing at Rocky Mountain Turf Club were highlighted by the Indian Relay Races on Saturday and Sunday. The weather wasn't very cooperative on Saturday, with rain…
Wednesday, 20 June 2018 07:00
Heart to Heart working towards Breeders' Cup appearance with G1 wins
If you want to find Terry Hamilton you just have to go to Lethbridge’s Rocky Mountain Turf Club racetrack. Chances are excellent that you will find the unassuming thoroughbred owner…
Tuesday, 19 June 2018 10:25
Hoofprints - June 18
It has been quite a ten day stretch at Century Downs. It started on Sunday, June 10th with a noon hour meeting of horsemen with their ASHA representatives. The conclusion was…
Tuesday, 12 June 2018 18:28
Field for Western Regional Driving Championship confirmed
Mississauga, Ont. - The field of eight drivers has been confirmed for the 2018 Western Regional Driving Championship taking place at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino on Saturday, June 23.…
Tuesday, 12 June 2018 10:51
Hoofprints - June 11
Often, I’ve looked through a harness racing program and come across the name, Doris McDougall. I’ve never met her. But she’s been one of Keith Clark’s longstanding supporters. “I think…
Tuesday, 12 June 2018 10:33
Three days of live racing produced plenty of excitement at RMTC
Excitement reigned supreme in the air as Rocky Mountain Turf Club expanded their live racing schedule to Friday, Saturday and Sunday this past weekend. Saturday's first two races were set…
Monday, 11 June 2018 08:26
Born in a Breeze edges Trooper John in Spangled Jimmy
Tommy Rycroft, a beer in one hand, a handshake in the other, leaned back against his chair and did nothing but grin following Born in a Breeze’s victory in Saturday’s…
Thursday, 07 June 2018 18:06
Kaylea Hepburn representing Canada in Longines Fegentri Lady Rider Series in USA
Fegentri stands for the International Federation of Gentlemen and Lady Riders. In the early years of Thoroughbred racing, many riders were Amateurs, and amateur racing associations are still thriving in…
Wednesday, 06 June 2018 08:23
Lifeblood of racing, hidden in obscurity
Deanna and Brian Walper are the hidden faces of horse racing - the unsung lifeblood of the King of Sports toiling in obscurity and in the shadows at Northlands Park.…
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