Year two of the COVID-19 pandemic once again hung over the world and racing in this country struggled, but also had many great stories.
Century Mile
News from tracks across the country as racing people and breeders try to stay afloat following two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alberta-bred four-year-old won the Oct. 16 CTHS Sales Stakes at Century Mile, stamping himself as one of the top older horses of the year.
Alberta-breds were celebrated at the annual Fall Classic race day, October 2, at Century Mile and there were several impressive winners.
The Alberta Fall Classic is the showcase race card of the season celebrating the Alberta breeding industry.
Claimed for $8,000 in September, Uncharacteristic surged to victory in the $124,875 Canadian Derby (G3) at Century Mile.
Tony's Tapit is the reigning king of western Canada and he meets Manitoba Derby winner Uncharacteristic and improving Bodemonster.
Top Alberta 3-year-old Tony's Tapit meets Manitoba Derby winner Uncharacteristic, rising star Myopic and stretch runner Bodemonster.
A look at the highlights, handles and current standings in the races for top jockey, trainer, owner and horse at tracks across Canada.
John Fowlis, Jamie Graham and trainer Craig Smith may have a Canadian Derby contender with $4,500 purchase Jumeirah Coast.
Horse racing is in full swing from coast-to-coast and here is a look at the leaderboards from track to track.
Two races after Manitoba-bred star Hidden Grace won the Red Tail Landing Stakes in a track record, Stone Carver did the same in the Journal.
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.
Alberta and Manitoba tracks had opening days delayed a week but are set to get 2021 underway on the Victoria Day long weekend.
