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Wednesday, 31 May 2017 23:55
Throwback Thursday - Rico Walcott
In 2007 jockey Rico Walcott followed his older brother Rickey to Alberta from Barbados and was immediately spotted as a…
Wednesday, 31 May 2017 15:29
Racing Handle increases 17% at Century Downs in May
Rockyview County, AB — Handle on live Standardbred Racing increased 17% in May over last year (May 2016) at Century…
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 08:30
Hoofprints - May 29th
The very best of Alberta’s 3 year old homebreds put on quite a show on the weekend as the Race…
Monday, 29 May 2017 09:51
Racing Wrap-up from RMTC
Sunday, at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club, belonged to the Sather family. Barry and Janice picked up a pair of…
Friday, 26 May 2017 15:35
Joseph wins one for his Dad
When jockey Kwame Joseph gave Kiss Me Perfect a flawless ride - taking the mare to the rail to save…
Friday, 26 May 2017 09:30
Backstretch Foundation Newsletter - May 2017
Happy spring horsemen! Let hope the snow will finally stay away and many sunny days to come! We did not…
Friday, 26 May 2017 08:30
Upcoming Racing at RMTC
The third weekend of the Rocky Mountain Turf Club’s Spring Meet offers two eight-race cards, featuring a full field of…
Wednesday, 24 May 2017 22:09
Throwback Thursday - Red McKenzie
Red McKenzie knows how blessed he is to have spent 80 years at the racetrack surrounded by some truly outstanding…
Tuesday, 23 May 2017 10:26
Hoofprints - May 22nd
The 2017 Alberta Sire Stakes gets underway this coming weekend at Century Downs. Somewhere close to $970,000 will be handed…
Monday, 22 May 2017 10:48
Careless Hunter in winners circle, Steer has hot weekend
Sunday at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club a great champion returned to the winner’s circle. Careless Hunter, claimed by Jim…
Friday, 19 May 2017 06:52
Night of Champions Thoroughbred Awards Dinner
It was the race of the year that got Ready Intaglio the nod for Alberta’s Horse of the Year at…
Friday, 19 May 2017 06:45
Horse shortage affects Long-Weekend racing
A tradition will come to an end this holiday weekend, with live horse racing at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club…
Wednesday, 17 May 2017 23:48
Throwback Thursday - Donalda Cochrane
She’s the “Energizer Bunny” of Quarter Horse racing – she never stops going and getting things done! Donalda Cochrane got…
Tuesday, 16 May 2017 07:49
Hoofprints - May 15th
There was a pall hanging over the racing scene at Century Downs on the weekend. Two of the driver-trainers, Brandon…
Monday, 15 May 2017 13:34
The questions are easy
It is the answers that are difficult. Rico Walcott has dominated the Alberta racing circuit - winning the most races…
Monday, 15 May 2017 09:55
Age and Experience kick off Opening Weekend
It was appropriate that age and experience kicked off the opening of the Rocky Mountain Turf Club Spring Meet. In…
Wednesday, 10 May 2017 23:10
Throwback Thursday - Shannon Beauregard
Today’s Throwback takes us to Stampede Park in 2005 and Apprentice Rider Sovereign Award winner Shannon Beauregard. In 2005…
Wednesday, 10 May 2017 23:08
Their'rrrrr at the post!
Well, at least they will be this Saturday and again on Sunday, with post time both days 1:15 p.m., kicking…
Tuesday, 09 May 2017 10:16
HRA Board extends CEO employment contract
The Board of Directors of Horse Racing Alberta has extended the employment contract of their President & CEO Shirley McClellan…
Tuesday, 09 May 2017 08:39
Hoofprints - May 8th
ASHA officials are pleased with the initial numbers from last Monday’s card of harness racing at Century Downs. More than…
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