Steelers, SF Giants, Sabres, Warriors fan. Announcer at Century Downs. Author of 'Bet Like A Chicken, Eat Like A Chicken’. Slough = rhymes with NOW
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My @CenturyDowns picks are back at NAHU picks and are up here for this Wednesday night racing!
nahupicks.com/century
Take a look, tell me where I am wrong. 😀
FREE program at:
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Wednesday nights just hit different. 🌙🏇
@CenturyDowns with an 8-race card featuring:
🎯 Pick 5 (R1-5)
💰 Pick 4 (R5-8)
Competitive fields, betting opportunities throughout the card and another chance to beat the midweek blues with a winning ticket.
thewesternpacer.ca/2026/06/1…
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Ruler Of Dragons, Blue Star Aspire Capture Century Downs Stakes
By Curtis Stock
When Phil Giesbrecht crossed the finish line in second place behind Boleto A Mexico with Ruler of Dragons in the $90,000 Moore’s Mile - one of two stakes races at Calgary’s Century Downs - he was was happy.
Little did he know that happiness was going to an entire new level.
“Dave Kelly (driver of Boleto A Mexico) drove up to me and asked if I was second or third,” said Giesbrecht.
“Second,” answered Giesbrecht.
“Well you’re going to be the winner,” said a subdued Kelly. “I’m going to get tossed.”
Kelly was right. Boleto A Mexico was disqualified and placed ninth and last for interference for interfering with Libra Mundi and driver Brandon Campbell coming past the grandstand for the first time.
“I was told Boleto A Mexico put in a bad step causing Brandon’s horse to break stride. To be honest I didn’t know any of that,” said Giesbrecht. “I was quite a bit back and didn’t see any of it.”
But the judges did and had no choice to disqualify Boleto A Mexico.
“Boleto A Mexico put in a weird step,” said Jamie Gray, trainer of both Boleto A Mexico and Ruler of Dragons.
“I didn’t know what happened until after the race when I got back to the barn. Boleto A Mexico caught his right front shoe. The foot is quite a mess; I’ll have to rebuild it.”
Gray said getting first-place with Ruler Of Dragons but being disqualified with Boleto A Mexico was “bitter sweet.
“I went from finishing first and second to being first and last.
“The good thing was that Boleto A Mexico or any of the other horses didn’t get hurt.
“Boleto A Mexico almost went down to his nose,” continued Gray. “It could have been a real mess but Dave Kelly did a great job getting him back up and pacing.”
Gray said if Boleto A Mexico, who was the 4-5 race favourite, hadn’t caught a shoe he was going to win.
“No doubt,” said Gray. “The proof is in the pudding. He finished first despite having to race three-quarters of a mile with one shoe missing.
“He raced his guts out; he raced huge. I’m happy getting the win with Ruler of Dragons. I’m unhappy with what happened to Boleto A Mexico.
“But you have to take the good things. I learned that a long time ago. You have to take the good over the bad or you’ll lose your sanity,” concluded Gray.
Read the full story on TheHorses.com
thehorses.com/news/harness/5…
📸: Chris Tian Photography
#horseracing #yyc #yycsports #standardbred #standardbredracing
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Jun 14
Exciting Moore's Mile final yesterday at Century Downs.
Tough one for me as I was calling the back of the field and completely didn't see Boleto A Mexico making a brief break in front of Libra Mundi. I only saw Libra Mundi on a break as I looked back to the lead...
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Jun 14
My apologies to all that listen for what ended up being an inaccuate call. I just did not see the break on the lead at all.
Was great to see a big crowd at the rail yesterday and thank you to all who wagered on Century Downs racing yesterday!
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Maybe give and go and that’s what Yannic would want. I’m not sure Mamba can leave as fast and JMac probably wants to trip him out like last week 2nd or 3rd over.
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Jun 14
You have to admit PTP I called this one! 👇👇
BOTH Yannick and Doug left like rockets. 😂
I will never bet against Yannick and/or Doug leaving! 😃
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Jun 13
7 wins and 1 second for my top picks in the 8 races today. 👇💵
Closest I have come to sweeping a card! 😃
Jun 13
My FREE picks for today at Century Downs:
Race 1: 5-1-2
Mayhem N Madness - better than last
Race 2: 5-3-1
Outlaw Playmymovie - on a roll
Race 3: 3-7-8
One Major Hottie - overdue for a win
Race 4: 2-1-3
Mercedes - 5 for 8 this year
Race 5: 5-7-2
Momas Work Of Art - with DK
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Wow! After a placing by the judges, Ruler Of Dragoons takes the Moore’s Mile Breeders’ Stake Final!! Phil Giesbrecht with the driving win for trainer Jamie Gray.
Boleta A Mexico got taken down!
A great day of racing at @CenturyDowns!
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The Shirley McCellan Breeders’ Stake at @CenturyDowns goes to Blue Star Aspire! Rod Therres with the winning drive!
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Jun 13
Blue Star Aspire WINS THE SHIRLEY MCCLELLAN BREEDERS' STAKE
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Jun 13
Momas Work Of Art 🤝 Dave Kelly
A massive welcome back to Century Downs & congratulations to Dave Kelly, taking the win in race 5 with Momas Work Of Art! Congratulations to all connections!
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Jun 13
Anyone read these today?
First 3 top picks all winners...lowest price 9/5 😀
Jun 13
My FREE picks for today at Century Downs:
Race 1: 5-1-2
Mayhem N Madness - better than last
Race 2: 5-3-1
Outlaw Playmymovie - on a roll
Race 3: 3-7-8
One Major Hottie - overdue for a win
Race 4: 2-1-3
Mercedes - 5 for 8 this year
Race 5: 5-7-2
Momas Work Of Art - with DK
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Jun 13
My FREE picks for today at Century Downs:
Race 1: 5-1-2
Mayhem N Madness - better than last
Race 2: 5-3-1
Outlaw Playmymovie - on a roll
Race 3: 3-7-8
One Major Hottie - overdue for a win
Race 4: 2-1-3
Mercedes - 5 for 8 this year
Race 5: 5-7-2
Momas Work Of Art - with DK
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Race 6: 7-1-2
Blue Star Strike - shown the most this year
Race 7: 4-8-7
Blue Star Mercury - impressed in last
Race 8: 3-4-7
Ruler Of Dragons - locked wheels in last
Race 1
20c p5
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TOTAL: $24
Race 5
$1 p4
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TOTAL: $50
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Jun 13
STAKES ACTION today at @CenturyDowns!
Race 6 is the Shirley McClellan Breeders Stake final as we honour a key person in Alberta horse racing history. This race for 3yo fillies goes for $90k.
Race 8 is the Moore's Mile Breeders Stake final (3yo c&g) We thank sponsor Moore Equine
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Jun 13
Only one scratch heading into today's 8 race card! Check out our website for a free digital program & expert selections! ow.ly/b6SA50Zbrjy
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