Harness Articles
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 18:18
The Art and Chaos of Calling a Horse Race
First the confession. I tried to call horse races some 40 years ago (yes I’m old). It did not go well. In fact, it was a disaster. Larry Ross, who…
Monday, 20 October 2025 14:46
Hands Off Harry and Custard Dolce Rule Derby Night at Century Mile
The Ugly Duckling won. So did the drop dead gorgeous filly. The historic $104,490 Western Canada Pacing Derby for three-year-old colts and geldings and the $123,880 Century Casino Filly Pace…
Friday, 17 October 2025 18:28
From Underdog to Top Broodmare (video)
The incredible story of Crackers Hot Shot, the mare who defied the odds to become one of Alberta’s most influential producers. Her legacy shines through her outstanding offspring, including the…
Tuesday, 14 October 2025 19:03
Wittup’s Dream Weekend: Custard Dolce and Momas Work of Art Chase Western Canada’s Biggest Titles
The dream is real and it has arrived. Jackson Wittup, who has spent 50 of his 66 years at the track, used to wonder what if - what if he…
Tuesday, 07 October 2025 22:29
Midnight Mover Upsets Shark Week in Speed Duel at Century Mile
News flash. Shark Week is not invincible. For only the fifth time in his last 43 starts Shark Week - start after start ripping the hearts out of his opponents…
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Monday, 29 September 2025 12:52
Record-Setting Forbearance Tops ASHA Yearling Sale
The record books at the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) Yearling Sale at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino were rewritten on Sunday, Sept. 28 as sales topper Forbearance became the…
Tuesday, 23 September 2025 06:00
“Over the Moon”: Breeder Jordan Cook Celebrates Stakes Win With First Foal
First mare. First foal. First foal through the Alberta Standardbred Yearling Sale. First winner. First stakes winner. “I can’t beat the start I’ve had,” said breeder and track veterinarian Jordan…
Tuesday, 05 August 2025 13:39
Custard Dolce in a League of Her Own; Momas Work Of Art Wins the War in the Stretch
NCAA college basketball broadcasting legend Dick Vitale loves to yell and scream “OH BABY.” Well, Vitale would have been right at home at Calgary’s Century Downs this past Saturday where…
Monday, 28 July 2025 15:56
Custard Dolce Leads Parade of Stars on Rumpel/Klein Eliminations Day
My Lord: Custard Dolce is something else. Breathing a rarefied air that is different from what other horses take in, Custard Dolce appears to be in a class all of…
Monday, 28 July 2025 00:00
Gord & Illa Rumpel Memorial Stake and Ralph Klein Memorial Stake Promo (video)
Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Calgary.
Monday, 23 June 2025 09:01
Split Second Fall, Photo Finish Redemption: Sobey’s Wild Week at Century Downs
Campbell, Discontinued Leave No Doubt in Moore’s Mile Romp Horse racing walks a fine razor’s edge. On one side of the sharp, thin blade you have smiles, victory and justification;…
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 08:35
Mademechangemymind Aims to Upset Unbeaten Custard Dolce in McClellan Showdown
Nathan Sobey knows exactly what he has to do to win Saturday’s $90,000 Shirley McClellan stakes at Calgary’s Century Downs: beat Custard Dolce. “It’s a big challenge to try and…
Monday, 09 June 2025 00:16
The Shirley McClellan Breeders Stake and Moores Mile Breeders Stake Promo (video)
Finals run June 21, 2025 - Elimination races are June 14 At Century Downs Racetrack and Casino in Calgary.
Monday, 19 May 2025 00:00
The Alberta Diamond and Alberta Marksman Stakes Promo (video)
DATE CHANGE UPDATE: Moved to Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino in Calgary.
Monday, 31 March 2025 00:45
10 Years at Century Downs (video)
From the 1700's when Indigenous riders first raced across these lands, to 1884, when the first organized competitions turned local heros into legends, horse racing has always been part of…
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