Albertans were definitely making their presence felt at the high-profile Keeneland November Sale, with buyers like Highfield Investment Group Inc., Styled by Stars Ranch, Craig Smith, Agent, and Don Gibb actively competing for some of the quality Thoroughbreds on the market. Their expertise and commitment to the industry are sure to have a lasting impact, and Alberta’s growing influence in both the racing and breeding worlds is exciting to watch.

Highlights from the 2024 Open Season at Century Mile and Century Downs The Live Thoroughbred meet took place at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in Nisku from May 4th through the Alberta Breeders’ Fall Classic races on September 14th. The meet then moved down to Century Downs Racetrack and Casino from September 21st to November 3rd. The Mr. Big filly BIG HUG was the first Alberta bred to capture an open stakes races in the season with her win in the black type $50,000 R.K. Red Smith Handicap on July 12th.

Highfield Stock Farm is thrilled to announce that Tapiture will stand at the farm for the 2025 breeding season. A son of the breed-defining stallion Tapit, who has sired earners exceeding $211 million and produced leading North American sires such as Constitution, Tapiture embodies exceptional quality in the breeding shed.