Page 16 - April 2017 Thoroughbred Highlight

Training at Northlands Park - Alberta
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A pair of Greg Tracy trainees were the rst on
the track as the gate opened to begin training at Northlands for 2017. Racing begins Friday, May 5.
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Trainers and outriders watching the horses at Northlands Park
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Exercise Rider Amanda Dixon is being helped off the track by Brian Walper at the end of her gallop
Exercise rider Devon Stead aboard a Trainer Rod Cone trainee is always smiling and positive even when she is mounted on spirited youngsters.
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Thoroughbred Highlight - Page 16 - April 2017