News Archives

Tuesday, 21 August 2018 15:53

89th Canadian Derby will have a guaranteed $50K Late Pick-4

The 89th running of the Canadian Derby at Northlands Park will feature a guaranteed $50,000 Late Pick-4 payout for the…

Tuesday, 21 August 2018 10:09

Hoofprints - August 20

It’s hard to believe that the 55-day long summer harness meet, which began April 25th at Century Downs comes to…

Friday, 17 August 2018 13:27

89th Canadian Derby video preview

Video preview for the Canadian Derby - Western Canada's biggest race day. This year's renewal is set for Saturday, August…

Thursday, 16 August 2018 23:27

Dr. Doolittle returns to the backstretch for the 89th Canadian Derby

I was walking through Northlands backstretch the other morning when ‘the voice’ echoed from one of the shedrows. “Hey buddy,”…

Wednesday, 15 August 2018 21:01

Rain wipes out third day of racing at Evergreen Park

The rain started Saturday night and was relentless throughout Sunday as Evergreen Park was forced to cancel its third day…

Tuesday, 14 August 2018 09:50

Hoofprints - August 13

I thought today, I would write about renewal. Any industry that has hopes of moving forward has to provide opportunities…

Sunday, 12 August 2018 11:41

Sir Bronx runs away from field in Westerner

Shamaree Muir took off like he was being swarmed by bees that had drank too much coffee. And I’m not…

Friday, 10 August 2018 01:18

Backstretch Foundation Newsletter - July 2018

Thank you to the individuals and stables that have offered sponsorship for the monthly awards! We need help for the…

Wednesday, 08 August 2018 10:38

Alberta Derby sets record handle for Evergreen Park

The sun was shining and there wasn't a cloud in the sky, which made for a perfect day for the…

Tuesday, 07 August 2018 10:35

Cecil Peacock passes

A true gentleman and great Alberta horseman Cecil Peacock passed last week. As a tribute to Cecil, we would like…

Tuesday, 07 August 2018 10:26

Hoofprints - August 6

Festival of Racing ends with a flourish I’ve always liked to watch a big lucrative pot get spread around among…

Monday, 06 August 2018 11:22

Construction tour of the Century Mile site

Given a recent visit to Century Mile I thought it was time to do an update on the new track…

Thursday, 02 August 2018 22:29

2018 Gordon and Illa Rumpel Stakes at Century Downs (video)

The Province's top 3 year old Fillies speed to the gate in the Gordon and Illa Stakes. The Mid-Summer Classic,…

Wednesday, 01 August 2018 16:11

2018 Ralph Klein Stakes at Century Downs (video)

The Province's top 3 year old boys speed to the gate in the Ralph Klein Stakes. The Mid-Summer Classic, Monday,…

Wednesday, 01 August 2018 08:26

Stakes Races Galore in Eleven Race Sunday

Sunday at Evergreen Park truly had a race for everyone, as there were eleven races on the card to help…

Tuesday, 31 July 2018 12:34

2018 Mid-Summer Classic at Century Downs (video)

Don't miss the 2018 Mid-Summer Classic, Monday August 6th at Century Downs.

Tuesday, 31 July 2018 08:55

Hoofprints - July 30

Calgary’s Festival of Racing got off to a wonderful start, Saturday, under warm, sunny skies, and without the breeze that…

Sunday, 29 July 2018 16:44

Tara's Way comes up big in Saturday's Duchess of York

It’s hard to say who rode Tara’s Way harder: jockey Shamaree Muir or the owners of last year’s champion aged…

Wednesday, 25 July 2018 17:30

Rain, rain and more rain at Evergreen Park

Evergreen Park was able to get their Friday night races in last weekend, but Saturday and Sunday were a washout.…

Tuesday, 24 July 2018 09:56

Hoofprints - July 23

It was a weekend to celebrate the achievements of some of the smaller stables at Century Downs. Yes, Kelly Hoerdt…