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Thursday, 06 August 2015 19:52
Brad Gunn & Ralph Klein Stake Finals: Sugar's Preview
The draw took place on Wednesday for the $90,000 Brad Gunn (colts & geldings) and $70,000 Ralph Klein (fillies) Final. Headlining the glamour…
Wednesday, 05 August 2015 02:51
Road to the Canadian Derby - Nominations Close Today at Midnight
The 86th Canadian Derby is shaping up to have much more depth than originally anticipated. In fact, this year’s edition…
Wednesday, 05 August 2015 02:46
Living Happily Ever After
There are over 400 farms and ranches involved in horse racing in Alberta and just north of Madden, Alberta, one…
Monday, 03 August 2015 20:34
Wrapped To Go: A Nice Surprise
The three-year-old filly stakes scene just got a whole lot more interesting following Wrapped To Go's surprise victory against dominant…
Monday, 03 August 2015 12:11
History of RMTC - Stan Marks
For more than 60 years the venerable Stan Marks has been pursuing his passion, racing horses."My wife (Grace) used to…
Friday, 31 July 2015 17:06
If Only It Could Talk
Tough. Weathered. Resilient. These attributes may easily conjure the image of anyone in horse-racing, an industry that has persisted through…
Wednesday, 29 July 2015 12:08
Ralph Klein – A Deserving Tribute
One of Alberta’s FinestRalph was elected to his first term as Mayor of Calgary in October of 1980. In March…
Wednesday, 29 July 2015 12:00
Brad Gunn - The Gunn That Won The West
The late Dr. Brad Gunn was more responsible than any other man for putting Western Canada back on the harness…
Wednesday, 29 July 2015 11:49
Road to the Canadian Derby - Possible Contenders
At the beginning of each thoroughbred racing season, every three year old is a future Canadian Derby contender in the…
Tuesday, 28 July 2015 09:48
A Busy Few Weeks For 'The Sugarman'
As I write this - I am now less than 24 hours away from the richest race I have ever…
Thursday, 23 July 2015 09:00
Harness Horsemen Rumoured To Be Shopping Around
With the Ralph Klein and Brad Gunn Stakes, for three-year-olds, just around the corner - it's been rumoured that some…
Wednesday, 22 July 2015 09:58
War Horse Wednesday - Badlands Buddy, Every Gamblers Girl and Man Alive
Three horses, three girls, and six changed lives.Out of the 30 or so horses at Flying Cross Ranch, three off…
Monday, 20 July 2015 17:44
Road to the Canadian Derby
There are 75 live thoroughbred race dates this year, but there is one day that shines the brighter than the…
Monday, 20 July 2015 14:34
'Glamour' Girls And Boys Coming To Century Downs August 1st
Known to the sport of harness racing as the 'glamour' girls and boys - the 'three-year-old' fillies, along with the…
Monday, 06 July 2015 12:23
Wrap-up of Final Weekend from RMTC
"These final two days have capped off a great Spring Meet for the Rocky Mountain Turf Club," said RMTC CEO…
Friday, 03 July 2015 12:17
Backstretch Foundation Newsletter - June/July
June/July 2015 Summer is here and the racing meets are in full swing all over Alberta. Backstretch Awards for June…
Friday, 03 July 2015 12:04
Dr. Maurice Stewart's Filly Comes Up Huge In $479,000 Final
Breeders Dr. Maurice and Maureen Stewart, of Leduc, Alberta, were all smiles as a filly they bred and raised -…
Thursday, 02 July 2015 12:55
Preview of Final Weekend from RMTC
Rocky Mountain Turf Club CEO Max Gibb is more than pleased with the way the Spring Meet has transpired, with…
Monday, 29 June 2015 23:56
Raising Horses in Retirement
For most people, retirement plans involve relaxing and taking it easy. But for two couples in Central Alberta, retirement means…
Monday, 29 June 2015 23:48
Week Eight Results from RMTC
Turf Club Boy, if ever a horse is well named this is the one.Im Hott Ur Nott racked up her…
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