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Tuesday, 07 June 2022 13:44
Rycroft leading Trainer with 17 wins on the season
Apparently it’s not enough for trainer Tim Rycroft to win what seems like every second thoroughbred race at Century Mile. Last Friday he also won a quarter horse race with…
Tuesday, 31 May 2022 17:50
Breeder Duggan derby dreaming, with more up-in-comers in the stable
The Canadian Derby, Alberta’s richest and most prestigious horse racing is still three months away. But after Above and Beyond’s six-length romp in Saturday’s $50,000 Alberta Sire Stakes Derby at…
Tuesday, 24 May 2022 18:48
Derby winner Malvaez enjoying good start to season and being close to family
Edmonton-born jockey Mauricio Malvaez didn’t know which direction to turn. His dad, Marcos, won almost 500 races in his career as a jockey. But his son, Mauricio, was more interested…
Monday, 16 May 2022 12:25
Groom Dennis Sexton honoured with Backstretch Appreciation Award
Dennis ‘Bear’ Sexton strode purposely to the stage at last week’s thoroughbred awards dinner to accept his Backstretch Appreciation accolades given to grooms and backstretch workers, who toil mostly in…
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 22:00
Tyler Redwood - Nine Months Later
On May 21, 2022, the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association and Century Downs will host a special mental health day in cooperation with the Lionheart Foundation. The Lionheart Foundation is a…
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Friday, 06 May 2022 23:00
Night of Champions awards very good to Greek Geek
It was a clean sweep for Greek Geek. Owned by Riversedge and trained by Tim Rycoft, Greek Geek won every category he was eligible for including Horse of the Year…
Monday, 02 May 2022 19:31
Diodoro to bring Arizona Sun, Market Analysis plus 18 other horses from Oak Lawn
Exceeding even his wildest dreams, it’s been almost a full decade since Robertino Diodoro left Alberta where he was the leading trainer and conquered the big stages of Saratoga, Churchill…
Thursday, 28 April 2022 23:07
2022 Century Mile Thoroughbred Show Intro (video)
The Century Mile thoroughbred racing show introduction video for 2022 - a joint Shinelight / HRA project
Saturday, 23 April 2022 12:18
Excitement Is in the Air for Thoroughbred Opening
Purses are up. New stables are either coming back or making their debuts creating a viable horse population. The track surface itself has been redone. New jockeys are expected. “All…
Friday, 22 April 2022 21:42
Century Downs Licensing Office Hours Update (April 22)
HORSE RACING ALBERTA CENTURY DOWNS RACETRACK LICENSING OFFICE HOURS Starting February 1 - through June 13, 2022 Office Hours Tue / Wed / Thu / Sat: 8:30 am – 2…
Thursday, 21 April 2022 18:31
2022 Century Downs Harness Show Intro (video)
The Century Downs harness racing show introduction video for 2022 - a joint Shinelight / HRA project
Thursday, 24 March 2022 16:24
The Horses at Century Downs: Saturday Preview (Mar.26)
There appears to be a few more horses around this week, compared to last - with 12 races programmed for this coming Saturday afternoon at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino…
Monday, 21 March 2022 20:29
'Pump' Comes To Life Again
HF Thegreatpumpkin has found new life in 2022. After a successful stint with the Dave Kelly barn, between July of 2019 and July of 2021, the son of Pang Shui-HF…
Friday, 18 March 2022 18:34
Roger Huston and Vance Cameron to Century Downs April 23rd
Boom! Just like that... Century Downs Racetrack and Casino is getting set to celebrate their 7th Anniversary and have dubbed the afternoon program of April 23rd Fan Appreciation Day at…
Friday, 18 March 2022 15:44
The Horses at Century Downs: Saturday Preview (Mar.19)
It's 10 dashes slated for this Saturday afternoon at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino. Two $ .20 PICK 5 plays (Race's 1 and 6) + a pair of $1 PICK…
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