Thoroughbred Articles
Thursday, 04 September 2025 08:01
Western Canadian Derby Series: BC Derby Looms as Decisive Showdown
For Immediate Release The Western Canadian Derby Series has delivered drama, controversy, and unforgettable performances, and now it all comes to a head at Hastings Racecourse on September 13 with…
Tuesday, 02 September 2025 10:31
50 Years in the Making: Whitelocks Win Alberta Stallion Stakes Futurity
Cliff and Audrey Whitelock waited more than 50 years for something like this. Alberta Breeders and owners since 1968 the Whitelocks won their first major stakes - the $57,000 Alberta…
Monday, 25 August 2025 10:36
Diodoro Scores Fifth Canadian Derby as Take Charge Tom Shines
Trainer Robertino Diodoro strode into the Canadian Derby winner’s circle with a mischievous grin on his face late Saturday night at Century Mile racetrack. Take Charge Tom, with jockey Rasheed…
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 11:01
Diodoro’s Take Charge Tom Gets 8-5 Nod in Century Mile’s $200,000 Derby
In the days and weeks leading up to Saturday’s $200,000 Canadian Derby the consensus was that this year’s 96th running at Century Mile was wide open. “It’s a field of…
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…
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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…
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…
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