Harness Articles
Monday, 25 May 2026 17:13
Racing for Dave: Giesbrecht Drives to Emotional Championship Victory
Lurking beneath the soft tendrils of a warm sunny Saturday afternoon at Calgary’s Century Downs smoldered darkness. It was the Western Regional Driving Championship where the top eight drivers in…
Saturday, 28 February 2026 22:00
2026 ASHA Awards Night Winners
Congratulations to the 2026 winners! Alberta Sired 2 Year Old ABSS FillyB A Dragon 2 Year Old ABSS Colts/GeldingsRuler Of Dragons 3 Year Old ABSS FillyCustard Dolce 3 Year Old…
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 22:04
O'Briens Profiles: O'Brien Award Of Horsemanship
With the 2025 O'Brien Awards less than two weeks away, Trot Insider will shine the spotlight on this year's finalists starting with the O'Brien Award of Horsemanship. The O’Brien Award…
Friday, 19 December 2025 19:02
2025 O'Brien Awards Finalists Announced
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 19, 2025 — Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 O’Brien Awards, honouring Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season. For…
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 06:00
$90.80 to Win — Imashipwreck Blows Up the Board in Biggest Super Finals Upset Ever
Brandon Campbell had just finished winning - what else is new? - the first of the four $90,000 Super Finals races for two-year-old colts with 7-1 Libra Mundi Saturday night…
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Tuesday, 04 November 2025 17:53
Faces Of Racing: Amber Campbell
As Standardbred Canada continues its nationwide spotlight on harness racing's unsung heroes, in celebration of 2025 National Caretaker Appreciation Day, we turn our attention to Amber Campbell, a truly devoted…
Monday, 03 November 2025 18:38
Wire-to-wire win puts The Great Shark atop Super Finals contenders
The baying howls of the Halloween wind that gusted to almost 40 km were inconsequential to The Great Shark in one of four two-year-old stakes at Century Mile Friday night.…
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 18:18
The Art and Chaos of Calling a Horse Race
First the confession. I tried to call horse races some 40 years ago (yes I’m old). It did not go well. In fact, it was a disaster. Larry Ross, who…
Monday, 20 October 2025 14:46
Hands Off Harry and Custard Dolce Rule Derby Night at Century Mile
The Ugly Duckling won. So did the drop dead gorgeous filly. The historic $104,490 Western Canada Pacing Derby for three-year-old colts and geldings and the $123,880 Century Casino Filly Pace…
Friday, 17 October 2025 18:28
From Underdog to Top Broodmare (video)
The incredible story of Crackers Hot Shot, the mare who defied the odds to become one of Alberta’s most influential producers. Her legacy shines through her outstanding offspring, including the…
Tuesday, 14 October 2025 19:03
Wittup’s Dream Weekend: Custard Dolce and Momas Work of Art Chase Western Canada’s Biggest Titles
The dream is real and it has arrived. Jackson Wittup, who has spent 50 of his 66 years at the track, used to wonder what if - what if he…
Tuesday, 07 October 2025 22:29
Midnight Mover Upsets Shark Week in Speed Duel at Century Mile
News flash. Shark Week is not invincible. For only the fifth time in his last 43 starts Shark Week - start after start ripping the hearts out of his opponents…
Monday, 29 September 2025 12:52
Record-Setting Forbearance Tops ASHA Yearling Sale
The record books at the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) Yearling Sale at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino were rewritten on Sunday, Sept. 28 as sales topper Forbearance became the…
Tuesday, 23 September 2025 06:00
“Over the Moon”: Breeder Jordan Cook Celebrates Stakes Win With First Foal
First mare. First foal. First foal through the Alberta Standardbred Yearling Sale. First winner. First stakes winner. “I can’t beat the start I’ve had,” said breeder and track veterinarian Jordan…
Tuesday, 05 August 2025 13:39
Custard Dolce in a League of Her Own; Momas Work Of Art Wins the War in the Stretch
NCAA college basketball broadcasting legend Dick Vitale loves to yell and scream “OH BABY.” Well, Vitale would have been right at home at Calgary’s Century Downs this past Saturday where…
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