Race Overview
Race Name: C.T.H.S. Sales Stakes
Track: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Surface: Dirt
Distance: 6 Furlongs
Purse: $16,800
Eligibility: Alberta-bred 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds that passed through the C.T.H.S. (Alberta) yearling sale and made at least one start on a “B” track in 2025
Post Time: 1:15 PM MT
Field Size: 6 starters
Wagering Options: Daily Double (Races 1–2), Exactor, Triactor, Superfecta
This restricted stakes sprint highlights Alberta’s regional breeding program and gives a platform to horses developed through the province’s yearling sale pipeline.
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
1. Chicks Dig Capes (AB)
Pedigree: Cape Canaveral × Checkpluschick (by Medaglia d’Oro)
Trainer: C. Clarke
Jockey: A. Powell
Morning Line Odds: 6/1
Notes: Speedy gelding with solid early fractions. Cape Canaveral offspring often excel in sprints. Could grab the lead early and hang on for a piece.
2. Park West (AB)
Pedigree: Mank × Swanky Lass (by Going Commando)
Trainer: B. Kinch
Jockey: O. Nugent
Morning Line Odds: 8/1
Notes: Veteran 5-year-old with grinding style. May need a pace collapse to contend. Trainer has a solid record with older horses.
3. Dermot’s Dilemma (AB)
Pedigree: Cape Canaveral × Whinny Magoogin (by Latent Heat)
Trainer: T. Davis
Jockey: A. Larios
Morning Line Odds: 10/1
Notes: Longshot with limited stakes experience. Pedigree suggests sprint potential, but form is inconsistent.
4. Eddy Bear (AB)
Pedigree: Edison × Pigtails (by Stephanotis)
Trainer: J. Depew
Jockey: L. Allen
Morning Line Odds: 4/1
Notes: Versatile runner with solid local form. Edison progeny often show late kick. Could be a strong contender if pace is honest.
5. Kiss Me Hello (AB)
Pedigree: Imperialism × Kiss Me Goodbye (by Kissin Kris)
Trainer: C.B. McDonald
Jockey: S. Muir
Morning Line Odds: 6/5 (Favorite)
Notes: Class of the field. Strong closing style and consistent speed figures. Imperialism line adds stamina and grit. Top pick.
6. Cape Comander (AB)
Pedigree: Cape Canaveral × Streakin Discreet (by Discreet Cat)
Trainer: C. Rycroft
Jockey: S. Williams
Morning Line Odds: 8/5
Notes: Tactical speed and sharp recent works. Cape Canaveral sire line dominates Alberta sprint stakes. Major threat to the favorite.
| Position | Horse | Reasoning |
| 1st | Kiss Me Hello | Class edge, closing power, consistent form |
| 2nd | Cape Comander | Tactical speed, strong pedigree |
| 3rd | Eddy Bear | Late kick, value play |
Win Bet: Kiss Me Hello
Exacta Box: Kiss Me Hello / Cape Comander / Eddy Bear
Trifecta Play: Kiss Me Hello over Cape Comander and Chicks Dig Capes
Longshot to Watch: Chicks Dig Capes – could steal it on the front end
