Thoroughbred

Thursday, 07 February 2019 19:37

The Jockey Club of Canada Announces 2018 Sovereign Award Finalists, Alberta Horses Named

The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2018 Sovereign Awards honouring Canada’s Champions and recognizing their outstanding achievements in Canadian Racing. The winners of…

Friday, 04 January 2019 17:33

OTB Patrons - Re: Northlands Tickets and HPI Cards

Please note that as of December 31st, 2018, we are switching tote providers from AmTote to United Tote. Tickets purchased up to the end of the year will not be…

Monday, 12 November 2018 14:51

Escape Clause wins the Kathryn Crosby stake at Del Mar

When Escape Clause, the filly from Manitoba by way of Alberta, strode into the winner’s circle at Del Mar California Friday night in the $75,000 Kathryn Crosby stake thousands of…

Monday, 29 October 2018 17:16

Exercise Rider Instructor Position at Olds College

Exercise Rider Instructor, Exercise Rider and Jockey Training Program, Continuing Education Competition #: 1066 Position Type: Contract Closing Date: November 9, 2018 or Until Suitable Candidates are Selected Location: Olds, Alberta Olds College Continuing…

Monday, 29 October 2018 17:06

Hoofprints - October 29

Stronger fields, higher wagering, and the emergence of new stars are the headlines as the Alberta thoroughbred community celebrated the end to its 2018 racing season on the weekend at…

Wednesday, 24 October 2018 13:23

Horses Hit Century Mile Racetrack

The first hooves will hit the mile long track this Friday. Edmonton, AB – Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, which is being constructed northeast of the Edmonton International Airport, invites…

Tuesday, 23 October 2018 08:39

Hoofprints - October 23

Well, the stage is just about set for the final weekend of thoroughbred racing for the season at Century Downs in Balzac. We’ll find out Thursday morning about the starting…

Tuesday, 23 October 2018 06:57

Backstretch Foundation Newsletter - October 2018

I think we’ve all had about enough snow, and hope it stays away for the rest of the meet! Thank you to Century Downs for sponsoring the remaining awards for…

Monday, 15 October 2018 14:52

Hoofprints - October 15

We’re down to the final two weekends of thoroughbred and quarter horse racing for the season at Century Downs. The next to last weekend will be highlighted by the CTHS…

Tuesday, 09 October 2018 10:19

Hoofprints - October 9

There is no more devoted fan of the sport of thoroughbred racing than Calgary businessman, Don Danard. It is a rare day that you don’t find Don and his wife,…