Week 5 Recap
Friday Highlights
Friday provided some great racing with major stakes and significant upsets. CLASSY CITY, trained by Craig Smith, took the Western Canadian Handicap as a 16-1 longshot for jockey Rasheed Hughes and owners Highfield Investment Group. This marked the first major Canadian Derby prep of the season. The Chariot Chaser Handicap saw a 26-1 winner in Maramax, giving trainer Alivia Kettleson her second stakes win of the season. Rafael Zenteno Jr. rode to victory for owner Ten Lee Mah Stable. Race 6 saw Ameer win in a duel at odds of 28-1 for trainer Seymore Biggs and jockey Linton Steadman. The wagering totaled $461,566. Friday night saw $479,999 wagered.
Saturday Highlights
Saturday displayed a competitive card of 9 races with wagering totaling $614,525. Solo Ring secured his second straight win of the season. Jose Asencio won three races, putting him at the top of the jockey standings.
Current Jockey Standings
Jose Asencio: 16 wins
Dane Nelson: 11 wins
Kyle Carter: 9 wins
Trainer Standings
Craig Smith picked up a pair of wins, making the top trainer standings a close battle:
Craig Smith: 8 wins
Tim Rycroft: 8 wins
Gonzalo Anderson: 7 wins
Looking Ahead
Friday, June 7th, 6:15 PM Post Time
This Friday at Century Mile Racetrack, an exciting lineup of 9 races features top contenders in various events. Friday’s future offers some great wagering opportunities, including a full 10-horse field in Race 9 with some formidable contenders. Races 8 at 9:45 PM and 9 at 10:15 PM are both allowance optional claiming races with substantial purses of $20,500.
Saturday, June 8th, 3:45 PM Post Time
Saturday at Century Mile Racetrack includes an 8-race card. The day starts at 3:45 PM MT with the CTM Princess Stakes, a high-stakes race for Quarter Horse fillies and mares three years old and upward, featuring a purse of $21,000. Key contenders include Jessaprimadonna and NAUGHT OR NICE, promising a thrilling start to the day’s events. Another highlight is Race 5 at 5:45 PM, a Starter Allowance race with a purse of $22,000, where top entries such as FAST EH and COMMON KNOWLEDGE will compete over five and a half furlongs. The day promises exciting competition and substantial wagers, making it a must-see event for racing enthusiasts. The day also includes the Horses and Hound event following the last race.
Join us on track for a great weekend of racing at Century Racetrack and Casino!
