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Tuesday, 09 August 2016 19:59
From Freezing 18 Year Old to 2,000+ Winning Jockey
The winds whipped like razors; thermometers were frozen at minus 26. That was the scene jockey Quincy Welch walked into…
Tuesday, 09 August 2016 14:35
Opportunity Lost?
For the last while, this corner has been constantly advising our readers of the High 5 pool carryover at Northlands…
Monday, 08 August 2016 13:18
Hoofprints - August 7th
What started out as an idea from ASHA owners committee chair, Diane Bertrand, has now become a major project set…
Monday, 08 August 2016 13:01
Mid-Summer Classic Day Recap: Century Downs
What a great time at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino this past Sunday! It would be the annual Mid-Summer Classic…
Thursday, 04 August 2016 18:53
Sugar's Mid Summer Classic Day Preview: Century Downs (revised)
It's one of the biggest harness racing events, this year, in western Canada! The annual 'Mid Summer Classic Day' program…
Thursday, 04 August 2016 13:46
Ralph Klein Stakes video preview (with Elimination Decision)
Feature Video Interview comments from drivers in the upcoming 2016 Ralph Klein Stakes race - this Sunday at Century Downs.…
Wednesday, 03 August 2016 20:23
Brad Gunn Stakes video preview
Feature Video Interview comments from all drivers in the upcoming 2016 Brad Gunn Stakes race - this Sunday at Century…
Wednesday, 03 August 2016 11:00
Brad Gunn/Ralph Klein Stakes video preview
Feature Video Interview Keith Clark and Travis Cullen talk about the upcoming Brad Gunn and Ralph Klein stake races and…
Wednesday, 03 August 2016 10:46
Returns start coming in on Investment of and in "Big Bucks"
When Riversedge Racing Stable Ltd. (partners Robert Vargo and Norm Castiglione) stepped up to the plate at last year’s Alberta…
Tuesday, 02 August 2016 13:15
Killin Me Smalls causing some sleepless nights
Ernie Keller couldn’t sleep. He tossed. He turned. But Northlands veteran trainer kept waking up “I don’t think it was…
Monday, 01 August 2016 22:53
Hoofprints - August 1st
It’s being called the Mid Summer Classic by Century Downs. That’s the headline for the August 7th card of harness…
Monday, 01 August 2016 13:08
Wrap-up from Century Downs
This past Saturday afternoon western Canada's top sophomores were in the spotlight at Century Downs. Two elimination heats for each of the…
Wednesday, 27 July 2016 09:17
From Humble Beginnings to Top Trainer
When trainer Robertino Diodoro looks in the rear-view mirror the past - even if it is more than two decades…
Tuesday, 26 July 2016 10:07
Lots of Quality Stakes Action in the U.S.
The live action on tap at the start of K-Days at Northlands was less than stellar with no stake races…
Monday, 25 July 2016 10:25
Hoofprints - July 24th
It has not been a banner year to this point for Hall of Fame driver-trainer, Keith Clark. But the Okotoks…
Monday, 25 July 2016 10:22
History of RMTC - Angus MacDonald
Every sport must have its pioneers, and one such pioneer in horse racing was the late Angus MacDonald. He was…
Thursday, 21 July 2016 09:02
Jockey Spotlight - Keishan Balgobin
Keishan Balgobin rides thoroughbreds for a living. But he said he’d really like to ride a different breed of animal…
Monday, 18 July 2016 14:30
Saturday Stakes Wrap-up at Northlands
Before we get down to the detail, there were great crowds on the weekend at Northlands. We are still not…
Monday, 18 July 2016 14:18
Hoofprints - July 17th
The 2 year old class of 2016 takes over the spotlight at Century Downs this weekend. Saturday, it’ll be the…
Sunday, 17 July 2016 05:38
Ready Intaglio surprises at the Count Latham
Who says you have to spend a lot of money to get a real good race horse? The early favourite…
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