New stallion, a warrior on the racetrack for WorkWize Farm, is the only son of top sire Malibu Moon at stud in Canada.
Alberta
The remaining 3 sales will offer instant bidding and real-time video, creating a live auction experience for off-site purchasers.
Winner of the Canadian Derby gets a free ticket to the Ontario Derby at Woodbine and a win in both races earns a $50,000 bonus.
This well-known Alberta Thoroughbred racing supporter was a stalwart owner, breeder and restaurateur for many decades.
'We need to find new ways to create ambassadors for our sport - to find new owners and encourage on-track visitation.' - Kelli Hemingson
Alberta track opened its 2022 season on April 30 and its new owners initiative, an affordable syndicate, celebrated a win.
The 54-day meeting in Nisku, Alberta, features the $200,000 Canadian Derby (G3), part of a 'Derby double' with Woodbine.
The Alberta horseman has been fine-tuning his broodmare band and has raised some nice stakes horses from small numbers.
Global Racing Network will distribute Century Downs and Century Mile's racing content to facilitate fixed-odds wagering.
Bar None Ranches will welcome three new stallions for 2022 and Diamond S Performance Horses also has new faces.
A strapping chestnut son of Value Plus sold by Billy and Shirley Matier topped the sale at $32,000, purchased by Don Knight and Don Danard.
Tony's Tapit is the reigning king of western Canada and he meets Manitoba Derby winner Uncharacteristic and improving Bodemonster.
MacDonald has won with three of his first seven starters at Century Mile and is among the leaders at the Alberta track.
Alberta track's first two race cards of delayed 2021 season realizes $1 million in wagering; Rycroft wins one-third of races.
Son of Giant's Causeway is a track record setter, graded stakes winner and grade 1 performer, will stand for a fee of $4,000.