Licensing is now on-line. Please go to https://hralicencerenewalapp.powerappsportals.com/ to complete your registration and on-line licensing.

• Century Downs office hours to assist with on-line licensing will be Saturdays, from January 11 through to March 22, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Century Mile licensing office hours will be Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• For assistance with the new on-line licensing, please call Janna at 587.416.5455 or Debbie at 587.416.5461.

Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is pleased to announce the live race date schedule for 2025. Please note the Race Day Calendar and post times are subject to change periodically, please consult the HRA website for the updated schedule. All scheduled race dates are weather permitting. A PDF version is available for download in the Download Attachments link at the bottom of the page.

Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, Edmonton

Standardbred Racing at Century Mile continues from January 4th until February 14th on Wednesdays and Saturdays for a total of 13 race days. 

Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing begins at Century Mile on May 2nd and will end on September 13th for a total of 42 race days.

The Standardbreds return to Edmonton from September 24th until December 31st for a total of 28 race days.

Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Calgary

Standardbred Racing starts up again on March 29th after a short break and continues until August 30th for a total of 45 race days. 

Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing continues at Century Downs from September 20th and will end on November 1st for a total of 14 race days.

Rocky Mountain Turf Club, Lethbridge

Rocky Mountain Turf Club will host 32 days of racing in 2025. The Spring Meet begins on May 3rd and runs until June 29th. The Fall Meet begins on August 31st for the Labour Day weekend, with racing wrapping up on Thanksgiving Day, October 13th.

Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie

Evergreen Park in Grande Prairie will host 16 days of Thoroughbred racing starting on July 6th, running every weekend until August 24th.

Track On 2, Lacombe

The Track on 2 in Lacombe will conduct 16 days of exciting Standardbred Racing from July 20th through September 21st. The action-packed schedule includes races on Sundays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and a special Monday event on September 1st.

Millarville Agriculture Society, Millarville

The historical 50-year tradition of racing on Canada Day continues on Tuesday, July 1st with exciting flat racing and a variety of family-friendly festivities.

Spring Training for Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses begins Saturday, March 1st and runs through May 1st. For a stall application or more information on Spring Training, please contact the Century Mile Race Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Horse Racing Alberta recently announced a significant increase of 7.38% in 2025 purses, bringing the total to an impressive $16 million shared across all breeds. This boost underscores Alberta’s commitment to supporting the racing industry and its participants. Outside of Ontario, Alberta continues to maintain the most lucrative purse structure in Canada, offering substantial opportunities for Thoroughbred, Standardbred, and Quarter Horse racehorse owners and trainers.

We look forward to welcoming you to the racetracks across Alberta in 2025 for an unforgettable season of races!

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Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is pleased to announce the 2025 Budget which includes marked increases to purse allocations and horsemen’s programs across all breeds.

“We are thrilled to announce a $22.1 million investment in Alberta’s horse racing industry through purse allocations, breed improvement, and various industry programs,” said Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer of Horse Racing Alberta. “Alberta continues to lead as Canada’s most attractive destination for horse racing outside of Woodbine. We want to make it clear to the industry that horse racing in Alberta is a smart investment.”

Horse Racing Alberta Board Chair Diana McQueen highlighted the Board's balanced approach: “In developing the budget, the Horse Racing Alberta Board sought to balance both short-term needs and long-term objectives. The HRA Board believes these strategic investments are crucial to continually strengthening the future of Alberta's horse racing industry.”

Purse Funding Allocation:

Leading with purse allocations, Horse Racing Alberta is proud to announce a significant increase of 7.38% in 2025 purses, bringing the total to an impressive $16 million shared across all breeds. This boost underscores Alberta’s commitment to supporting the racing industry and its participants. Outside of Ontario, Alberta continues to maintain the most lucrative purse structure in Canada, offering substantial opportunities for Thoroughbred, Standardbred, and Quarter Horse racehorse owners and trainers.

Breed Improvement Program (BIP) Funding Allocation:

The Breed Improvement Program (BIP) has grown to $5.1 million, providing vital support to organizations including the CTHS Alberta Division, HBPA of Alberta, Alberta Community Racing Association, Alberta Standardbred Horse Association, and Alberta Quarter Horse Racing Association. Program metrics have shown that investment in this program increases our racing population by fostering stronger breeding operations and elevating the overall quality of the racing stock.

Incentive Programs - Racehorse Procurement Incentive Program (RPIP) Funding & Racehorse Shipping Incentive Program (RSIP) Funding:

Developed in 2022, the Racehorse Procurement Incentive Program (RPIP) was designed to facilitate an increase in field sizes and the overall horse population in Alberta. The Racehorse Shipping Incentive Program (RSIP) supports ship-in costs associated with moving horses around the province to facilitate the availability of horses at each racetrack. The Horse Racing Alberta Board voted to support the continuation of these programs in 2025, allocating a budget of $700,000 to further strengthen the province’s racehorse population.

Horse Racing Alberta Industry Marketing Grant Co-Op:

Horse Racing Alberta also supports its stakeholder marketing efforts through the HRA Co-Op Marketing Grant Program valued at $300,000 split between racing breed associations and “B” racetracks. This increase represents one-third of the total HRA Marketing Budget, directly empowering stakeholders to effectively promote their racing product.

The programs have been approved by the Horse Racing Alberta Board of Directors for 2025.

For specific information and breed program details, please visit the following websites:

• Thoroughbred: hbpaalberta.ca; cthsalta.com; actraracing.ca
• Standardbred: asha.ab.ca
• Quarter Horses: aqhra.ca