While Century Downs hosted a total of seven eliminations for the Alberta Sire Stakes (ABSS) Diamond for sophomore fillies and Marksman for males, pacing gelding Shark Week stole the eyes on Saturday afternoon (May 27) with an evisceration of the Century Downs track record in a $14,000 Preferred Pace.
Trainer/driver J.F. Gagne's homebred Ernesto Delacruz turned in a career-best performance as he went from last to first in the $12,000 Preferred 2 Handicap Pace featured on Friday evening at Century Downs.
The five-year-old Santanna Blue Chip stallion Samba Beat dethroned top-class stalwart Shark Week and young phenom Ernesto Delacruz to claim the $13,500 Preferred Pace at Century Mile on Saturday night (Feb. 4).
After having his win streak crushed two weeks ago, Rod Hennessy trainee Shark Week returned to the winner’s circle for the $13,500 Preferred Pace on Saturday night (Jan. 28) at Century Mile.
Favourite Ernesto Delacruz launched from midfield with a quick final quarter to take the $10,500 Preferred 2 Pace on Saturday night (Jan. 21) at Century Mile.