Rick Hedge

Big Hug is Alberta’s Horse of the Year; Esquirol Breeder

The amazing filly Big Hug dominated her division in Alberta in 2024 with six wins; she recently had a busy winter in California.

Canadians Elsewhere: Big Hug, Attfield, Barbara Joan

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

Canadian Star Big Hug Tackles Tougher in La Canada

Alberta-bred is a multiple champion and 13-time winner and she will get her biggest test at Santa Anita on January 19.

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canadian leaderboard

as of Dec. 1, 2025

Leading Active Canadian Sires by Progeny Earnings

	Sire	Rnrs	Wnrs	GSWnrs	Earnings
1	Tapiture	275	151	0	$7,083,795
2	Reload	98	56	1	$2,780,897
3	Mohaymen	77	43	1	$2,272,309
4	Mucho Macho Man	116	55	0	$2,194,862
5	Silent Name (JPN)	72	31	0	$1,966,134
6	Shaman Ghost	85	46	0	$1,877,700
7	Frac Daddy	58	28	0	$1,711,832
8	Point of Entry	70	29	0	$1,686,301
9	Tamarkuz	54	29	0	$1,368,836
10	Big Screen	31	19	1	$1,087,503

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