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.
Alberta
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.
Century Mile's Thoroughbred season ended last week, the final day being cancelled due to snow, but overall did good business in 2020.
Wagering at Century Mile on August 23 reached $1.18 million, setting a single day record at the Alberta track; overall wagering way up.
