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Monday, 07 November 2016 06:42
Hoofprints - November 7th
Now that HRA and Northlands Park have agreed to continue the racing license until the new track in Leduc is…
Thursday, 03 November 2016 15:17
A Tale of Two Ryans
To say that jockey Sheena Ryan is enjoying a fantastic year may be a slight understatement. In 2015 she finished…
Thursday, 03 November 2016 14:38
Northlands and Horse Racing Alberta Extend Horse Racing Licence
EDMONTON, AB – Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) and Northlands have reached an agreement that will see horse racing continue at…
Sunday, 30 October 2016 21:43
Hoofprints - October 30th
“The best day I’ve ever had in racing.” That sums up Saturday, Oct. 29th, 2016 for Wetaskiwin’s Jean-Francois Gagne. In…
Friday, 28 October 2016 21:37
Shining Like Diamonds
Lindsay Fex has lived her dream this week at the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington!…
Monday, 24 October 2016 13:02
Hoofprints - October 24th
What motivates someone to invest in racehorses? Maybe it’s a family affair. Maybe it’s a chance meeting with someone already…
Saturday, 22 October 2016 22:37
Heartbreak on the final day of the season at Northlands
In a plaintive, gut wrenching heart beat the juxtaposition of victory and tragedy violently collided head on Saturday afternoon at…
Tuesday, 18 October 2016 14:07
One Day At A Time
Unfortunately there is nothing to report with respect to last week’s thoroughbred action at Northlands – that’s because there was…
Monday, 17 October 2016 14:16
Jockey / Trainer Fall Meet Wrap-up from RMTC (photo update)
At the Rocky Mountain Turf Club this Fall Jose O. Rocha started out quickly in the race for top jockey…
Monday, 17 October 2016 10:10
Racing Season wraps up at RMTC
Big William Leech was beaming as the Rocky Mountain Turf Club 2016 season drew to a close late Sunday afternoon.…
Monday, 17 October 2016 10:05
Hoofprints - October 17th
Shedrow A in the backstretch at Century Downs was a quiet place on Sunday morning. Trainer Rod Starkewski was busy…
Friday, 14 October 2016 23:16
Brandon Campbell Crowned Canada's Driving Champion
Brandon Campbell won the 2016 National Driving Championship (NDC) on Friday, Oct. 14 at The Raceway at the Western Fair…
Friday, 14 October 2016 15:19
Former Premier Jim Prentice passes
Horse Racing Alberta sends its heartfelt condolences to the family of Jim Prentice, former Premier of Alberta. Mr. Prentice was…
Friday, 14 October 2016 15:11
Statement regarding rumors of EHV-1 at Northlands Park
There have been multiple reports on social media that the Thoroughbred population at Northlands Park is experiencing an outbreak of…
Wednesday, 12 October 2016 17:13
Final Weekend of the Season at RMTC
Rocky Mountain Turf Club CEO Max Gibb, has his fingers crossed, horsemen have their fingers crossed and horses have been…
Wednesday, 12 October 2016 14:22
One Cannot Control the Weather
Over time we veterans have learned that there is no such thing as a snow free month in Alberta. With…
Wednesday, 12 October 2016 10:59
Drivers compete for National Title and spot in World Driving Championship
The National Driving Championship, presented by Standardbred Canada, will take place on Friday, October 14 at The Raceway at the…
Tuesday, 11 October 2016 07:36
Holiday Wrap-up at RMTC
Thanksgiving Day arrived with a blanket of snow, forcing cancelation of the seven-race card at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club,…
Monday, 10 October 2016 23:07
Hoofprints - October 10th
We can only hope the weather will be a little more co-operative this coming weekend for the 2 year olds…
Thursday, 06 October 2016 17:16
As always there are Questions
But it just seems like there are even more questions than usual concerning Monday’s Thanksgiving Day program - a racing…
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