Thoroughbred Articles
Friday, 01 May 2026 22:00
Champions Crowned: Big Hug Repeats, Itsallgoodman Breaks Through
Well, she did it again. For the second straight year Big Hug is Alberta’s Horse of the Year. The sublimely talented miss put on another clinic last year winning four…
Wednesday, 29 April 2026 06:00
Top B.C. Trainers Bring Firepower to Alberta’s 2026 Season
Edmonton just got a lot closer to Vancouver. With the closure of B.C.’s Hastings Park - after conducting horse racing since 1889 in Vancouver - B.C. thoroughbred trainers and owners…
Monday, 13 April 2026 16:28
Mr. September Earns His Place Among Racing’s Greats
On April 8, the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame announced 14 new inductees into the Hall of Fame. The inductees included Trainer Dale Saunders, Dr. Maurice Stewart and Jockey…
Wednesday, 08 April 2026 11:47
Hiesinger Honoured as Western Canada’s Top Backstretch Worker
In the slate black late night hours or morning darkness the sun still not even poking its head up; in the cold pouring rain or under a baking hot sun,…
Monday, 23 February 2026 14:01
Beyond Expectations: The Buffalo Stable and Loveaboveandbeyond
From a $5,500 claim to cross-border standout, a hands-on stable builds its Alberta future. When Marvin and Deb Buffalo claimed Loveaboveandbeyond for $5,500 at Assiniboia Downs in July 2024, they…
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Sunday, 15 February 2026 13:24
The Jockey Club of Canada Announces 2025 Sovereign Award Finalists
The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 Sovereign Awards honouring Canada’s champions and recognizing their outstanding achievements in Canadian thoroughbred racing and breeding.…
Tuesday, 16 December 2025 06:00
From Venezuela to the Winner’s Circle: Gonzalo Anderson’s Career-Defining 2025
In a year defined by consistency and remarkable upward momentum, few names in Alberta racing stood out like trainer Gonzalo Anderson. The 2025 season marked a career high for the…
Monday, 29 September 2025 18:06
Racing, Rewards & Celebration: Don’t Miss the 2025 Sales Stakes Festival
h4 { margin: .75rem 0 .75rem 0; border-bottom: 0 !important; } The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (CTHS) – Alberta Division is excited to announce that the 2025 Sales Stakes Festival…
Monday, 22 September 2025 18:15
Alberta Yearling Market Soars 47%
2025 CTHS Alberta Thoroughbred sale delivered one of its strongest results in nearly two decades, with competitive bidding throughout the day and significant increases over recent years. The CTHS Alberta…
Monday, 15 September 2025 18:20
CTHS Alberta Sale Graduates Rule Fall Classic, Setting Stage for 2025 Sale
CTHS Alberta Sale Graduates Rule Fall Classic, Setting Stage for 2025 Sale The Alberta Breeders’ Fall Classic once again showcased the success of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Alberta Division)…
Monday, 15 September 2025 06:00
Dominant Display: Big Hug Romps as Zenteno Makes Emotional Comeback
Two and a half months ago jockey Rafael Zenteno Jr. woke up in a hospital bed at the University of Alberta not knowing where he was or why he was…
Monday, 08 September 2025 17:09
Rycroft Aims to Rebound at Alberta Fall Classic After Challenging Year
A five-time leading trainer in Alberta, Tim Rycoft hasn’t had the year he is accustomed to. He hopes that changes this weekend with Saturday’s annual Alberta Fall Classic - the…
Saturday, 06 September 2025 11:00
2025 Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic and Canada QH Cup Futurity Promo (video)
This September 13th at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino is the Alberta Breeders' Cup Fall Classic and the Canada QH Cup Futurity - a race card with over $420K in…
Thursday, 04 September 2025 08:01
Western Canadian Derby Series: BC Derby Looms as Decisive Showdown
For Immediate Release The Western Canadian Derby Series has delivered drama, controversy, and unforgettable performances, and now it all comes to a head at Hastings Racecourse on September 13 with…
Tuesday, 02 September 2025 10:31
50 Years in the Making: Whitelocks Win Alberta Stallion Stakes Futurity
Cliff and Audrey Whitelock waited more than 50 years for something like this. Alberta Breeders and owners since 1968 the Whitelocks won their first major stakes - the $57,000 Alberta…
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