Thoroughbred Articles
Tuesday, 01 September 2026 17:35
Alberta Breeders’ Fall Classic to Celebrate 30th Running
EDMONTON, AB — The Alberta Breeders’ Fall Classic will celebrate its 30th running on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, continuing a tradition that has showcased…
Monday, 31 August 2026 16:41
From Buyer’s Remorse to Stakes Glory for Fireman Dan
Here’s the plan. Claim an off-form horse for $8,500 and win a $100,000 stake six months later. Oh sure. It’s like climbing Mount Everest in sandals or winning the Daytona…
Monday, 24 August 2026 14:17
Quarry Holds Off Big Curl to Capture Canadian Derby
Maybe it was just a matter of time. Texas owner and Manitoba-based Henry Witt Jr. has run in five Canadian Derbies with his longtime trainer Jerry Gourneau. He’s been second…
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 10:01
Western Warrior Leads Deep Canadian Derby Field
Wide open. Saturday’s 97th running of the $200,000 Canadian Derby at Century Mile is more wide open than the arms of family members greeting soldiers home. “I’ve seen a lot…
Monday, 17 August 2026 06:00
97th Running of the Canadian Derby Promo (video)
The Century Casino Oaks, The Northlands Park Distaff, Dale "The Colonel" Saunders Speed To Spare Championship and the 97th running of the Canadian Derby - four of the biggest stake…
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Monday, 27 July 2026 11:14
Derby Picture Sharpens After Tisum Thriller
The old saying simply isn’t true. Sometimes nice guys don’t finish last. Dave Nicholson proved that again on Friday night at Century Mile. Named the inaugural Alan Bott Memorial for…
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 08:00
Rain Leaves Count Lathum Picture Clouded
Undecided. That’s about all that anyone knows about Friday’s $50,000 Count Lathum stakes - one of two stakes races that were called off late Saturday night at Century Mile because…
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 08:00
Big Hug Cruises As Sunbird Finds His Wings
What an upset. What an amazing, incredulous result. Where did that come from? No. Sorry. Big Hug’s victory in Monday night’s R.K. ‘Red’ Smith Handicap at Century Mile was the…
Monday, 13 July 2026 00:00
The Sonoma Handicap and the Count Latham Handicap Promo (video, 2026)
The Sonoma Handicap and the Count Latham Handicap Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, Edmonton.
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 00:00
The Red Smith Handicap and the Century Mile Handicap Promo (video, 2026)
The Red Smith Handicap and the Century Mile Handicap Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, Edmonton.
Monday, 06 July 2026 14:32
Rainbow’s Pride Turns $20,000 Claim Into Stakes Sensation
Horse racing isn’t supposed to be this easy. You don’t claim a horse for the first time and then have it win back to back stakes races unless you’re talking…
Tuesday, 30 June 2026 08:00
Just 18, But Riding Beyond His Years
The future is now. And the dream continues. Just 18 years old and old beyond his youth, Richard Balgobin is the third leading rider at Leduc’s Century Mile in just…
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 08:00
Big Hug Comes Ready, Avana Comes Out on Top
Jockey Amadeo Perez looked at me like I had just asked the stupidest question ever. Either that or I was growing antlers out of my ears. After the much anticipated…
Friday, 19 June 2026 08:00
Century Mile Hosts AQHA Racing Challenge Finals on Road to Albuquerque
Quarter Horse racing fans will have the opportunity to watch some of Alberta’s top young horses compete for a chance at an international stage this Saturday, June 20, as Century…
Thursday, 18 June 2026 07:00
Big Hug, Avana Set for Long-Awaited Rematch in McKenzie
Muhammad Ali had Joe Frazier. Rafael Nadal had Roger Federer. And Yogi Bear had Mr. Ranger. Saturday at Century Mile - part of a three-day racing weekend - Big Hug…
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