The Matier family have been part of Alberta horse racing for over 50 years, and this weekend they send out Sixty Six and Holiday’s Again.
The promising colt came lumbering down the stretch to be third in his debut and will run for big money this weekend.
This is the last edition of the l'Arc in which geldings are not permitted to be entered; they will be allowed in 2027.
Irish trainer Dermot Weld last ran a horse in the Canadian International in 2005 when Grey Swallow was third, but disqualified to fourth.
The unbeaten daughter of Flightline ‒ the first stakes winner for her sire ‒ looks to keep the momentum going for trainer Kevin Attard.
Power of Destiny (GB) and Western Whirl both take on six rivals in their respective Gr. 2 events, part of the Fall Turf Showcase card at Woodbine.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be the presenting sponsor of the Nearctic Stakes and also present Best Turned-Out Horse Awards on Oct. 3.
The feature documentary chronicles the champion racehorse and his extraordinary bond with his young namesake.
The Bowling Green Stakes winner worked on Friday at Saratoga, suggesting he is headed back to Toronto for another shot.
Highfield Investment Group acquires Alberta’s Century Mile and Century Downs.