Alberta Breds Win on second weekend!
Admin • June 2, 2021
Congratulations to the connections of all the Alberta bred runners on the May 28th and 30th race cards at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino!
The Stone Ranches bred REGAL CANDY won Race 2 on Friday evening. The four year old CTHS sale graduate is owned by Greg Haffner, Kerredge Farm and Leslie Lucenko. BAINE THE BULL won Race 7 on the same evening for owners Dialed In Racing Stable, Bill Dory, Adam Ference and Running Fawcett Thoroughbreds Ltd. The three year old CTHS sale graduate was bred by Sovereign Farm, LLC and Running Fawcett Thoroughbreds Ltd.
Alberta breds won four of the seven races on Sunday’s card with 2020 Champion two year old colt, BANG ON, winning Race 3 for owner True North Stable. The Commissioner colt was bred by Running Fawcett Thoroughbreds Ltd. and is a CTHS sale graduate. The five year old Where’s the Ring mare, CRAFTY ENGAGEMENT, captured Race 4 for owner and breeder, Borders Racing Stable Ltd. 2020 Champion Alberta bred, MASKWECIS, won Race 5 for owners Jim & Carole Barker and Red Ron Farms. The four year old Jimmy Creed CTHS sale graduate was bred by Doug Oberg. EASTER HALO wrapped up the Alberta bred wins for the weekend by claiming the Race 6 victory. The five year old Easter Gift gelding is a homebred for owner Mervin Lansing.
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