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well in the 300-yard Sales Stakes Futurity at Grande Prairie, running second in both his trial and the final. William Leech also trained Obsessed Bug, the winner of the final.
Back at Century Mile, Destello De Luna got his first victory in his trial
for the Alberta Bred Futurity-G3, qualifying the second fastest. The 350- yard distance suited him better because he closed tremendously in the final after breaking fifth. Destello De Luna got
up right at the wire to defeat odds-on favorite O First Sweet Heart by a nose.
William Leech excels at winning
the Alberta Bred Futurity. Destello
De Luna’s victory gave Leech a stakes- record 14th win in the race. It is also an event that often crowns the Canadian Champion. Past winners have included Royal Quick Wind in 2001, Poutn
On The Wagon (trained by William Leech) in 2016, and Eyesa Timber in 2020, all Champions.
Ross Brigden receiving award for the connections of Destello De Luna, and Jeff Tebow, AQHA.
Trainer William Leech
and his wife and co-owner, Jane Leech.
Janet VanBebber and Ross Brigden
Jockey Ricardo Moreno and his wife and co-owner Haley Moreno.
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Susan Bachelor, Speedhorse
Susan Bachelor, Speedhorse
Susan Bachelor, Speedhorse
Susan Bachelor, Speedhorse