Thoroughbred Articles
Friday, 15 August 2025 11:47
Robertino Diodoro Feature (96th Canadian Derby Promo Video)
"Getting up every morning with these horses — it's a part of life. You live it, they're in your head 24-7. That's one of the things that makes it so…
Thursday, 14 August 2025 14:10
No Clear Favourite as Canadian Derby Field Takes Shape
Seventeen horses have nominated to the Aug. 23 $200,000 Canadian Derby at Century Mile. But unless Running Away comes to Edmonton from south of the border it’s a wide open…
Wednesday, 13 August 2025 06:00
Sugar Beets, Cattle, and Champions: How Alberta’s Randy Howg Became a Top Racehorse Owner
Randy Howg has threatened to quit owning thoroughbreds so many times he has lost track. “I don’t have enough fingers to count how many times I said I was getting…
Sunday, 10 August 2025 06:00
The 96th Canadian Derby Promo (video)
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in Edmonton.
Monday, 21 July 2025 12:53
Pioneer Storm King Charges Into Derby Picture With Count Lathum Romp; Gee I’m Foxy Stuns Again in Sonoma
Century Mile’s Canadian Derby is still a month away but Pioneer Storm King, who impressively won Saturday’s $50,000 Count Lathum Stakes, is now squarely in the picture. “I don’t know…
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Tuesday, 15 July 2025 09:00
Trainer Hedge Breathes Easier After Big Hug’s Gritty Win; Perez, Apprehend Make Magic in Record-Breaking Return
Rick Hedge’s stomach was twisting and turning like an upcoming K-Days midway ride. Two days before Saturday’s $50,000 R.K. ‘Red’ Smith Handicap at Century Mile his star filly Big Hug…
Monday, 14 July 2025 00:00
The Sonoma Handicap and the Count Latham Handicap Promo (video)
Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, Edmonton.
Tuesday, 08 July 2025 01:22
Barbara Heads Brings Strong Hand to Century Mile With Sunblaze and Apprehend
When East meets West… Alberta’s champion mare Big Hug will face a new rival in Saturday’s Red Smith stakes at Century Mile: B.C.’s Sunblaze. “It will be interesting,” said B.C.…
Monday, 30 June 2025 15:36
Red McKenzie to Big Hug, Spangled Jimmy to Itsallgoodman in Stakes Doubleheader
Outside post? No problem. Five wide all the way? No problem. First dirt race after four tries on the turf at Santa Anita California? No problem. First race in three…
Monday, 16 June 2025 00:00
The Red McKenzie Handicap and the Spangled Jimmy Handicap Promo (video)
Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, Edmonton.
Tuesday, 10 June 2025 21:21
Stakes Stars Shine: Gee I’m Foxy Cruises; Wood Ceiling Points to Derby
Gee I’m Foxy was last year’s Manitoba Champion Two-Year-Old filly. Now she’s trying to achieve Three-Year-Old filly championship status in Alberta. At the very least she certainly made a great…
Tuesday, 03 June 2025 23:29
From Saddle Horse to Stakes Star: Al Reichert Wins The Journal Handicap in Shocking Upset
Al Reichert almost never raced. He was so lacklustre the lackadaisical thoroughbred couldn’t even get a time as a two-year-old to qualify to even run. That was three years ago.…
Wednesday, 28 May 2025 22:48
Nine-Time Trinidad and Tobago Champion, Brian Boodramsingh Aims for the Top in Alberta
Don’t overlook new Alberta jockey Brian Boodramsingh. If you’re a bettor, a trainer or an owner, keep the 33-year-old rider on your radar. “I’d be very surprised if he doesn’t…
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 23:17
Too Tough to Quit: Bucky Stockwell Eyes 85 as Quarter Horses Keep Him in the Game
With new owners, fast horses, and a champion sire, retirement keeps getting delayed for Canada’s oldest QH trainer. At 81 years old - racing quarter horses since 1977 - Bucky…
Monday, 12 May 2025 17:58
Canadian Derby Winners, Top Trainers Flock to Alberta in High-Profile Stable Shift
Two well-stocked thoroughbred stables have moved to Alberta from British Columbia. Trainer Rob Van Overschot who has won 559 races - 21 of them stakes for purse earnings of $7.2…
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