The brilliant mare Big Hug collected her second Horse of the Year trophy at the May 1 CTHS-Alberta awards and is back in training.
Big Hug
Some of the best horses of 2025 raced in the western provinces and Sovereign Award voters should be giving them much consideration.
“She’s an angel” said an emotional Rafael Zenteno Jr., who was making a comeback after a crashing fall in late June put him in the hospital.
The amazing filly Big Hug dominated her division in Alberta in 2024 with six wins; she recently had a busy winter in California.
Alberta star Big Hug was third in a Grade 3 in California, Roger Attfield sends out Shirl to win and big debut win for Barbara Joan
Alberta-bred is a multiple champion and 13-time winner and she will get her biggest test at Santa Anita on January 19.
Century Downs recently completed its Thoroughbred meeting for 2024 and a number of Alberta-breds collected stakes wins.
