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Ken Maheden

Edmonton Journal

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Opinion: Canadian Derby shows why horse racing still matters to Alberta When the gates open at Century Mile on Saturday for the 97th running of the Canadian Derby, attention will be on the horses, jockeys and trainers competing in one of Western Canada’s signature racing events. A sport with deep roots in Alberta will be exactly what it should be: exciting, unpredictable entertainment.

Opinion: Canadian Derby shows why horse racing still matters to Alberta When the gates open at Century Mile on Saturday for the 97th running of the Canadian Derby, attention will be on the horses, jockeys and trainers competing in one of Western Canada’s signature racing events. A sport with deep roots in Alberta will be exactly what it should be: exciting, unpredictable entertainment.

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Edmonton Journal

Ken Maheden