Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted May 6 Journalists Posted May 6 With the GI Kentucky Oaks streaming live during cocktail hour, the Alberta Thoroughbred industry celebrated Friday, May 1 at the Royal Hotel, Edmonton Airport with the annual Night of Champions, presented by Sublime Stables and TCX Premium Equine Supplements. Empire Equestrian and Kerredge Farm's Big Hug (Mr. Big) captured both the Horse of the Year and Champion Older Mare honors for the second consecutive season. “She has been everything for us and we're living the dream,” said Rick Hedge of Kerredge Farm, who doubles as her trainer. Lori Neyka of Empire Equestrian added, “She's the horse of a lifetime.” 2025 Alberta Thoroughbred Award Winners: Backstretch Appreciation Award – Jane Rickard Alan Bott Sportsmanship Award – Dave Nicholson Leading Jockey – Dane Nelson Leading Trainer – Gonzalo Anderson Leading Owner – Willow Creek Farms Leading Breeder – Pierre Esquirol Champion Claimer – Quarterback Dak (Alternation) Champion Sprinter, Champion Older Horse, and Champion Alberta Bred – Itsallgoodman (Speightster) Champion 2-Year-Old Filly – Hiway Fortynine (Cross Traffic) Champion 2-Year-Old Colt – Relaxgodoitramone (Fed Biz) Champion 3-Year-Old Filly – Gee I'm Foxy (Klimt) Champion 3-Year-Old Colt – Pioneer Storm King (Pioneerof the West) Horse of the Year and Champion Older Mare – Big Hug The weekend also marked the official Opening Day of the 2026 season of live Thoroughbred racing at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino. For more information, visit cthsalta.com. The post Big Hug Wins Again at Alberta Thoroughbred Industry Awards appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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