News Archives
Thursday, 17 September 2015 13:34
Celebrating the Heart and Soul of Alberta Thoroughbred Racing
It is a day like no other. The atmosphere is indescribable. Alberta Breeders’ Fall Classic Day is an emotional occasion, symbolic of the great heritage of horse racing in our…
Thursday, 17 September 2015 13:31
RMTC Preview for Sept. 20 Weekend
We have the first Friday night race card this weekend at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club with the races continuing Saturday and Sunday.Post time Friday is 6 p.m., while the…
Tuesday, 15 September 2015 15:33
Alberta Breeders Fall Classic - Sept. 19
This weekend, Northlands will host the annual Alberta Breeders’ Fall Classic. For 19 years the successful partnership with the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society has celebrated the best of Alberta Thoroughbred…
Monday, 14 September 2015 16:59
RMTC Alberta-Bred Stakes Wrap-up
It was a grand day of racing Saturday, particularly if you were Lyle Magnuson and Max Gibb.The pairing won five of the seven Alberta-Bred races, while Angelle Carter and Ryan…
Sunday, 13 September 2015 15:27
History of RMTC - Cecil Wiest
There are very few horsemen who don’t recall there not being a Wiest involved in horse racing in southern Alberta.The elder statesman of the Wiest clan, Cecil, is 89 years…
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Thursday, 10 September 2015 10:32
Alberta-Bred Stakes at RMTC
It’s great to be an Albertan - especially if you’re a horse running at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club this Saturday.That’s right, it the annual Alberta-Bred Stakes at Whoop-Up Downs.There’ll…
Thursday, 10 September 2015 10:17
Backstretch Foundation Newsletter - August / September
August/September 2015 The Canadian Derby is now in the record books with big congratulations to the connections of Alberta owned and Trained filly Academic! We now we have the Alberta…
Saturday, 05 September 2015 22:03
Beer Bribe Tops ASHA Yearling Sale
The Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) held their 2015 Yearling Sale on Friday afternoon in Olds, Alta.The results of the ASHA Yearling Sale were very positive, which showed the continued…
Saturday, 05 September 2015 19:28
‘Pickles On Top’ looks to shine at the 2015 ASHA Yearling Sale
'Pickles On Top' will be entering the ring as Hip #43 this Friday, September 4 at the 2015 ASHA Yearling Sale held in Olds, Alberta. “Pickles On Top” was the…
Thursday, 03 September 2015 10:25
Revised Policy Directive - Cobalt Testing Protocol
Beginning September 11, 2015, HORSE RACING ALBERTA (HRA) in conjunction with Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) will have all horses that are selected to provide an official sample (blood) as defined…
Thursday, 03 September 2015 09:39
Race Leaders Gearing up for Fall Meet at RMTC
We are leaving the Spring race meet behind - and a great memory it was - and heading full bore into the Rocky Mountain Turf Club's Fall Race Meet this…
Thursday, 03 September 2015 08:37
History of RMTC - Jody & Jerry
The Rocky Mountain Turf Club lost two of its former riders in the space of a single week - two fine men, may they rest in peace.First to go was…
Thursday, 03 September 2015 08:24
War Horse Wednesday – Ulnvmystreak
(by Streakinisanattitude, out of Ulnvme)Ulnvmystreak, aka Brutis, is an unlikely candidate for a beginner rider. Brutis is a big, strong, well bred, powerful chestnut racing Quarter Horse who is full…
Friday, 28 August 2015 10:02
CTV Telecast of the 2015 Canadian Derby (video)
YouTube video of the August 15th, 2015 broadcast from Northlands Park.Scroll down to the Media area to view.
Sunday, 23 August 2015 14:08
Racetrack Program grad Brandon Duchaine Wins in Poland
Congratulations Brandon on your win in Warsaw this morning and good luck to you in Abu Dhabi with your qualifying for the World Championships in November!
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