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Monday, 14 March 2022 17:45
A Beautiful Day For A Horse Race
Tyson Jacoby getting splashed by trainer Tyler Redwood as Logan Archibald helps out. (Photo by Diane Harries-Hennessy) Tyson Jacoby gets the traditional 'first win treatment' from fellow horsemen on his…
Thursday, 10 March 2022 20:49
The Horses at Century Downs: Saturday Preview (Mar.12)
It's a dozen races programmed for this Saturday afternoon at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino. Two $ .20 PICK 5 plays (Race's 1 & 8) and a pair of $1…
Monday, 07 March 2022 11:52
Starkewski Barn Red Hot At Century Downs
Outlaw Blue Isle, owned by Fun For Fans, is racing for the Stollery Children's Hospital this month - with a percentage of her earnings going to that charity. After finishing…
Thursday, 03 March 2022 22:41
The Horses at Century Downs: Saturday Preview
Day 2 of the 2022 harness racing meet at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino will go behind the gate this Saturday afternoon with a new post time of 2:15 (4:15…
Sunday, 27 February 2022 11:34
'The Horses' Are Back At Century Downs Racetrack And Casino
A beautiful Saturday afternoon, under sunny skies, welcomed back the horses at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino. Jedi Tricks would capture the season opener for owners Brent Bodor and Sandor…
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Thursday, 24 February 2022 22:06
Sugar's Picks for opening day at Century Downs
It'll be opening day for a brand-new race meet at Century Downs - just north of Calgary - this coming Saturday afternoon. With 10 races on tap - a pair…
Thursday, 10 February 2022 09:32
Sugar's Picks for final race day at Century Mile
It's the final day for harness racing at Century Mile, before the standardbreds head on to Century Downs - just north of Calgary - to begin a brand-new race meet…
Tuesday, 08 February 2022 13:45
More than just a consistent winner, Pure Addition is "...everyone’s favourite horse"
Pure Addition has been perfect this year. Six starts. Six wins. That makes her the winningest harness horse in all of Canada for this calendar year. “She’s gone on a…
Tuesday, 01 February 2022 15:51
Giesbrecht the picture of consistency at Century Mile's winter meet
Phil Giesbrecht won four races this past Saturday. Ho hum. After all, nobody has been hotter or more consistent. Weekend afternoons at Century Mile belong to Giesbrecht the way LeBron…
Friday, 28 January 2022 09:40
Century Downs Licensing Office Hours Update (January 28)
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…
Monday, 24 January 2022 18:12
Jacoby lands newly minted driver's license in 10 qualifying drives
Tyson Jacoby finally listened. “The horses kept calling me back,” said Jacoby, who just got his harness racing’s driver’s license scoring a perfect score in each of his 10 qualifying…
Tuesday, 11 January 2022 01:13
Williams putting up big numbers since leaving the banking industry for full-time training
Trevor Williams has taken a few big gambles in his life. Last year he quit his job after 10 years as a Winnipeg bank manager to become a full-time harness…
Monday, 03 January 2022 10:00
Uptown Hanover and Sunshine Boy prevail on a chilly day with fast fields
A romp and a tote-board stunner. Those were the stories of Sunday’s $68,910 Century Casino’s Filly Pace and $70,010 Western Canada Pacing Derby - Alberta’s most prestigious harness races at…
Thursday, 30 December 2021 09:04
Forecast for Sunday's stake finales: -2°C, with a chance of very fast and competitive
Ok. Just what did Kelly Hoerdt do to deserve what happened to him in the post-position draw for Sunday’s two biggest races of the year: the $68,910 Century Casinos Filly…
Wednesday, 29 December 2021 13:28
2021 Media Excellence Awards Finalists
Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2021 Media Excellence Awards, sponsored by Ontario Racing for the sixth consecutive year. The Media Excellence Awards program, now in…
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