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September 13th, 2025

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Spotlight on Alberta’s Finest: Big Hug and Her Breeders"

Admin • January 22, 2025

Spotlight on Alberta Stars: Big Hug and Breeder Paul Luft of Chalet Stable

Big Hug: Alberta’s Champion Mare and Racing Superstar


Experience the story of Big Hug in this exclusive video interview with her breeders, Paul Luft and Chalet Stable. A true Alberta-bred sensation, Big Hug has risen to stardom through her outstanding talent, resilience, and consistent success on the racetrack.


Crowned 2022 Alberta Champion Two-Year-Old and 2023 Alberta Champion Three-Year-Old, Big Hug has become a dominant force in Alberta racing. A standout performer in the Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic series, she has triumphed in three signature races:

2022 Sturgeon River Stakes

2023 Alberta Oaks

2024 Alberta Fall Classic Distaff Handicap


Her racing career has only improved with each passing year. Among her long list of victories are these notable stakes wins:

2022: Sturgeon River Stakes, Princess Margaret Stakes

2023: Alberta Oaks, CTHS Sales Stakes, Chariot Chaser Handicap

2024: Lynn Chouinard Handicap, Alberta Fall Classic Distaff Handicap, R.K. Red Smith Handicap, CTHS Sales Stake


Most recently, Big Hug made her mark on the national stage by earning graded stakes-placed status with an impressive third-place finish in the Grade 3 La Canada Stakes at Santa Anita on January 19, 2025. Competing against elite company, this performance solidified her as one of Alberta's finest and demonstrated her ability to compete at the highest level.

With a stellar career record of 23 starts, 13 wins, 5 seconds, and 3 thirds, Big Hug has amassed earnings of $486,014—a testament to her consistency and excellence.


Paul Luft, her breeder, shares the deep connection that Alberta breeders have with their horses, stating, “She is part of the family.” Big Hug represents the dedication, hard work, and talent of Alberta's breeding programs, showcasing the exceptional quality that local breeders strive to achieve.


Click the video to watch the interview and discover more about Big Hug’s remarkable journey and the breeder who made her success possible.

Alberta Breeder Kerry Wilson in the Spotlight

By Lindsay Ward • January 28, 2025
H K Rapper: The Alberta-Bred Champion You Need to Know Join us for an exclusive video interview with Kerry Wilson, the breeder behind the 2023 Beaufort Stakes winner, H K Rapper. Kerry’s story is one of passion, dedication, and vision, beginning with his decision to breed the talented mare Mimipaoponchis, a daughter of Broken Vow. That decision laid the foundation for a remarkable Alberta-bred star. H K Rapper has built an impressive racing record, earning almost $100,000 and placing in 15 of his 25 starts, including four victories. Among those wins, his triumph in the prestigious 2023 Beaufort Stakes stands out as a career highlight and a proud moment for Alberta breeding. Kerry’s journey is a testament to the excitement and rewards of breeding and racing Alberta-breds. Horses like H K Rapper show the incredible potential that comes from supporting local breeding programs. So why wait? Add some excitement to your life and join the action. Have some fun—get an Alberta-bred!

Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic Stars

By Lindsay Ward • January 27, 2025
Dive into the exciting world of Alberta horse racing with this exclusive video interview featuring Gerald and Tina Stone, the proud breeders of the exceptional Itsallgoodman. This graded stakes-placed gelding has made his mark as one of Alberta’s finest, earning multiple championship titles and thrilling racing fans across the province. In 2023, Itsallgoodman was crowned Alberta Champion Two-Year-Old, Alberta Champion Sprinter, and Champion Alberta-bred, solidifying his place as a standout in the Alberta racing scene. His impressive achievements include: 2023 Alberta Premier’s Futurity Back-to-back wins in the CTHS Sales Stakes (2023 & 2024) With speed, heart, and consistency, Itsallgoodman is the kind of horse that showcases the incredible talent coming out of Alberta’s breeding programs. Breeders like Gerald and Tina Stone are passionate about producing top-tier athletes, and their success with Itsallgoodman is proof that Alberta-breds are built to compete and win.

Celebrating Alberta Excellence: Smart Play and his Breeders

By Admin • January 22, 2025
Spotlight on Alberta Stars: Smart Play and Her Breeders Watch our exclusive video interview with Pierre Esquirol and Jerri Robertson, the dedicated breeders behind Smart Play, a standout performer in Alberta's racing scene. Smart Play has earned his place as a true star of the Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic series, capturing back-to-back victories in the prestigious Alberta Breeders' Handicap in both 2023 and 2024. As Jerri Robertson proudly shares, "Some of the best horses I've had in my stable have been Alberta-breds." This heartfelt sentiment highlights the remarkable dedication and talent of Alberta's breeding community, which consistently produces runners that shine on the track. Smart Play is a shining example of the excellence that Alberta breeders aim to achieve—combining talent, resilience, and heart. Click below to hear the story behind this exceptional horse and the breeders who brought him to life!

Spotlight on Alberta Excellence: Breeder Jim McFadyen and Dance Shoes

By Admin • January 22, 2025
Spotlight on Alberta Excellence: Meet Jim McFadyen and Dance Shoes Get an inside look at Alberta's thriving horse racing scene in this exclusive video interview with Jim McFadyen, the proud breeder of Dance Shoes, the 2022 Horse of the Year and Champion Alberta-bred. Dance Shoes has solidified her place as a star of the Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic, showcasing her talent and resilience with major victories in the 2021 Alberta Oaks, followed by back-to-back wins in the Alberta Fall Classic Distaff in 2022 and 2023. This incredible runner is a testament to the quality and dedication of Alberta's breeding programs, exemplifying the excellence that local breeders strive to achieve. Click below to watch the interview and learn more about Dance Shoes' remarkable journey and the vision behind her success!

Big Hug Dominates the Alberta Fall Classic

By Curtis Stock for Horse Racing Alberta • October 29, 2024
Big Hug is really starting to like the annual Fall Classic races. Saturday she romped in the Alberta Classic Distaff for three and up fillies and mares at Century Mile. Last year she won the Fall Classic Alberta Oaks for three-year-old Alberta-bred fillies. Two years ago she took the Sturgeon River Fall Classic for two-year-old fillies. Three Classic appearances. Three wins. It’s hard to argue with perfection. “She loves the The Fall Classic,” said trainer and co-owner Rick Hedge. “And so do I,” added Hedge, who has won several other Fall Classic races over the years including Regal Max, who won the Beaufort in 2018; Mr. Shadar who took the Red Diamond Express in 2010; CR Jag, who won the Premier’s in 2006 and Beau Brass, whose scintillating career included two Speed to Spare Championships and the Beaufort in 2003.

Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic and Canada QH Cup Futurity HRA Promo (video)

By Admin • September 10, 2024
Promotional video produced by Horse Racing Alberta for the 2024 Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic

Alberta Oaks Winner Big Hug Continues Her Winning Ways

By CTHS Alberta • July 16, 2024
Congratulations to the connections of BIG HUG, winner of Race 4 - the $50,000 R.K. Red Smith Handicap on Friday, July 12th. The four year old filly is owned by Empire Equestrian and Kerredge Farm and was bred by Chalet Stable. This win brings her lifetime earnings to CDN $322,201 and 9 wins, 4 seconds and 1 third from 16 starts. Big Hug is the current Champion Alberta Three Year Old Filly and has 2 wins from 3 starts this season. The multiple stakes winner is by Mr. Big out of the Unusual Heat mare, Temeeku.

2023 Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic Review

By Admin • October 4, 2023
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino October 16th, 2023 The 27th running of the Alberta Breeders’ Fall Classic day was held on a beautiful, unusually hot September day at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino. Seven stakes races were held with $350,000 in purse money to showcase the best of the Alberta bred runners. The day was highly successful with full fields and a record handle set at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino of $593,000.

2023 Alberta Breeders Fall Classic video

By Admin • September 12, 2023
Horse Racing Alberta releases the 2023 Alberta Breeders Fall Classic video ahead of race day this Saturday, September 16th!

Greek Geek Wins 2023 Spangled Jimmy Handicap

By Admin • July 25, 2023
The 2021 Horse of the Year and Champion Alberta bred Greek Geek won the 2022 Alberta Breeders’ Handicap and has made two starts so far this season. The Misremembered gelding was bred by Moonshine Meadow Ranch and is owned by Riversedge Racing Stables Ltd.
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