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Wednesday, 21 September 2016 09:14
It Pays to be a Good Friend
If you share your success with a friend and they enroll in and successfully graduate from either of Olds College’s Horse Racing Certificate Programs, you may be eligible to receive…
Monday, 19 September 2016 15:18
Successful 'A' Track Applicant Announced
Horse Racing Alberta Board of Directors today announce that Century Casinos Europe GmbH is the successful applicant to own, build and operate an "A" Track Horse Racing Facility in the…
Monday, 19 September 2016 00:25
Hoofprints - September 19th
Well, we are through two legs of qualifying for the Super Finals in the Alberta sired 2 year old filly class, and there are 3 horses which have established themselves…
Monday, 19 September 2016 00:18
Leech has banner weekend at RMTC
On a windy Fall day at Whoop-Up Downs William Leech made a place for himself in the Rocky Mountain Turf’s horse racing history. William’s horses won all four races they…
Sunday, 18 September 2016 00:05
Saunders continues winning ways for Fall Classic Day
Trainer Dale Saunders is known as the ‘Colonel’ on the backstretch of Northlands. But, he may have a new nickname after what he’s been doing on Alberta Fall Classic Days…
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Friday, 16 September 2016 14:22
External Racetrack Licensing Review Committee has selected a successful applicant
After thorough review and consultation, the External Racetrack Licensing Review Committee recommended a successful applicant to build, own and operate an “A” Track in the Edmonton market area to the…
Thursday, 15 September 2016 09:24
Of Yearlings and Stake Races
The presses were put on hold for this week’s story pending two (2) happenings - the BC Yearling Sale and entries for the September 17, 2016 20th renewal of the…
Thursday, 15 September 2016 07:15
Big Weekend is here for Quarter Horse Fans
The Canada Cup Quarter Horse Futurity and Derby are both set for Sunday, with the Derby having a purse of $33,387 and the Futurity, $58,869. William Leech has the number…
Wednesday, 14 September 2016 06:37
Curtis Landry Feature Video
Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic feature video - Curtis Landry talks about Onestaratatime, his Alberta-bred stake race winning horse and the Alberta Thoroughbred Race Club - a share ownership club that…
Monday, 12 September 2016 16:16
ASHA Yearling Sale Shows Strong Support
Sunday’s Alberta Standardbred yearling sale generated $590,800 for consignors and left officials feeling both pleased and optimistic about the future. “I was really happy with the numbers,” said Fred Gillis,…
Monday, 12 September 2016 16:02
In life and in horse racing, sometimes you just have to look a little deeper
Take For Cash for instance. In three starts this year he has defeated a total of two horses. And yet, it would be absolute folly to ignore his chances in…
Monday, 12 September 2016 10:42
Hoofprints - September 12th
After spending most of the past five years racing on the Alberta circuit, the Travis Cullen stable is headed east to Ontario. “We’ve been talking about it in the family…
Sunday, 11 September 2016 20:57
Separate Jess contesting the Quarter Horse Derby
One of the fan favourites at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club – and a favourite along the backstretch as well – is a fellow who has put at least four…
Sunday, 11 September 2016 20:48
Alberta Bred Weekend Wrap-up at RMTC
To kick off the Alberta Bred series Saturday at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club, the CEO of the RMTC had a series of races to remember. First, he saw his…
Sunday, 11 September 2016 06:00
Bud Time Feature Video
Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic feature video on Bud Time, an 8 year old purchased at the CTHS Alberta Sale
2016 Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic Day at Northlands Park -…
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