Thoroughbred
Monday, 31 August 2020 22:15
Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic shaping up to be 10-11 full-field races
Craig Smith is going to be one of the busiest men on the planet on Sunday. The thoroughbred trainer will…
Monday, 24 August 2020 13:55
Sunday record handle at Century Mile, 280% handle increase over 2019
“Hey, what's that sound? Everybody look what's going down.” Those are lyrics from a Buffalo Springfield song of the late…
Monday, 17 August 2020 18:28
Smith wins Sonoma with Music At Work, in running for top trainer
Craig Smith’s mother, Jennifer Smith, was a trainer and a steward at Winnipeg’s Assiniboina Downs and is currently married to…
Monday, 10 August 2020 10:14
High hopes for Maskwecis after injury and illness
Maskwecis came into the 2018 Alberta Yearling Sale with a big, warning-sign bandage on his left, front leg. Now, the…
Friday, 07 August 2020 11:58
CTHS providing online bidding for 2020 Sales
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | NATIONAL OFFICE C.T.H.S. PROVIDING ONLINE BIDDING FOR 2020 SALES The C.T.H.S. is pleased to announce that…
Tuesday, 04 August 2020 07:09
Frey back in the groove after spinal injury
Five weeks ago thoroughbred trainer Carson Frey was feeling useless and in considerable pain. A man who likes to gallop…
Monday, 27 July 2020 14:38
Walcott back atop the jockey standings at Century Mile
The sun was well into its slide down the western sky, long shadows being pushed along by its quickening descent.…
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 12:46
Time to re-name The Journal Handicap?
Ok, that’s it. It’s time for a name change. The time-honoured prestigious Journal Handicap had it’s 65th running Sunday night…
Monday, 13 July 2020 12:01
Kingston always able to get a horse ready
Surprised? Don’t be. Bob Kingston, who runs a small seven-horse stable, isn’t the first horseman you’d think about when it…
Monday, 06 July 2020 08:52
Malvaez gets first career win on 50-1 longshot Fairy Barb
If you are going to make a splash it might as well be a big one. Like the splash of…
Monday, 29 June 2020 13:42
The horses come first in life
They are partners: the horses and the trainer, Dave Nicholson. More than anything else in his life, the horses come…
Monday, 22 June 2020 17:22
Handle record for opening night at Century Mile
It was surreal in every sense. Thoroughbred racing opened Sunday night at Century Mile without any fans. Yet they still…
Monday, 15 June 2020 16:40
Smart Fix - the come-from-behind artist
With a running style that sees Smart Fix come from the clouds it isn’t hard to pick out last year’s…
Friday, 29 May 2020 15:58
2019 CTHS Alberta Award Winners
Champion Claimer The H.B.P.A. Trophy SUPREME RUSH Champion Sprinter The Century Downs Racetrack and Casino Trophy BAR NO Q Champion…
Wednesday, 13 May 2020 14:22
Century Mile cancellation of May 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31
May 11, 2020 Mr. Paul Ryneveld Managing Director - Racing Century Downs Racetrack and Casino Century Mile Racetrack and Casino…
Monday, 27 April 2020 15:53
Century Mile cancellation of May 2, 3, 9 and 10 race days
April 24, 2020 Mr. Paul Ryneveld Managing Director - Racing Century Downs Racetrack and Casino Century Mile Racetrack and Casino…
Friday, 20 March 2020 13:42
COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) - Financial Relief and Support Initiatives
New financial relief measures for affected Albertans: Support for Albertans Support for Employers Decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship:…
Tuesday, 17 March 2020 16:35
COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) - Statement from Horse Racing Alberta
With the recent COVID-19 announcement by the Alberta Government, Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) in co-operation with our Stakeholders have been…
Monday, 16 March 2020 17:18
COVID-19 Update - Horse Racing Alberta Statement
Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is responsible for protecting the health, safety and well being of our fans, employees, racing officials,…
Monday, 02 March 2020 16:23
2020 Economic Benefits of Horse Racing in Alberta (video)
The Alberta Horse Racing and Breeding Industry releases new economic impact numbers. Employing Albertans, caring for our horses, contributing to…
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