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Wednesday, 22 December 2021 17:25
Century Mile Licensing Office Hours Update (December 2021, ver 3)
HORSE RACING ALBERTA CENTURY MILE RACETRACK DECEMBER LICENSING OFFICE HOURS Tuesday: 8 am – 2 pmWednesday: 8 am – 2 pmFriday: 8 am – 2 pmSaturday: 8 am – 2…
Monday, 20 December 2021 12:06
Elimination races held Saturday after Friday night cancellation due to frigid weather
The stage is finally set for Alberta’s two biggest harness races: the Western Canada Pacing Derby and the Century Casinos Filly Pace on New Year’s Eve at Century Mile. Pushed…
Thursday, 16 December 2021 17:42
2021 Western Canada Pacing Derby-Century Mile Filly Pace (video)
Ring in the New Year with two of the biggest races on the calendar. The Western Canada Pacing Derby and the Century Casinos Filly Pace. New Year’s Eve! At Century…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 13:01
Century Mile Licensing Office Hours Update (December 2021, ver 2)
HORSE RACING ALBERTA CENTURY MILE RACETRACK DECEMBER LICENSING OFFICE HOURS Tuesday: 8 am – 2 pmWednesday, Thursday: 8 am – 2 pmFriday: 8 am – 7 pmSaturday: 8 am –…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 08:33
Elimination races will be hotly contested for upcoming Pacing Derby and Filly Pace
Can it happen again? Can lightning really strike twice? The connections of Codename Cigar Box are certainly hoping so. Two years ago, with a perfect trip, Kneedeep N Custard won…
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Saturday, 11 December 2021 19:11
Sobey's stats a "wicked dream" this season — 5th leading trainer, 6th leading driver in Canada
Nathan Sobey just spent a week in Las Vegas. The way this year has been going it's a wonder he didn't walk out of there with the Mirage hotel/casino in…
Monday, 06 December 2021 14:42
Equine Virus Update - Official Veterinarian recommends quarantine be lifted
Edmonton, Alberta – After careful monitoring and daily inspection of our equine athletes, Horse Racing Alberta in co-operation with Century Mile and the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association are pleased to…
Monday, 29 November 2021 16:11
Equine Virus Outbreak Update
Edmonton, Alberta - Horse Racing Alberta, Alberta Standardbred Horse Association and the Century Mile Race Office are continuing to monitor the equine influenza outbreak at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino.…
Monday, 22 November 2021 18:28
Equine Virus Outbreak at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino
Edmonton, Alberta - Horse Racing Alberta, Alberta Standardbred Horse Association and the Century Mile Race Office are monitoring an equine virus outbreak at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino. Our equine…
Wednesday, 17 November 2021 08:08
Harness racing returning to Century Mile after a year-long hiatus
For the first time in almost a year, harness racing returns to Nisku's Century Mile on Friday. "It's been a long time; we're excited about coming back," said Fred Gillis…
Friday, 12 November 2021 22:37
Highfields's breeding operations paying handsome dividends internationally
The goal of Highfield Investment Group's thoroughbred racing and breeding operation were, to say the least, lofty when, it was initially formed in 2004 as Highfield Stock Farm and then,…
Friday, 05 November 2021 13:21
Olds College Racetrack Programs graduate Janine Smith chats with Julie Brewster from Del Mar for Breeders' Cup
It’s Breeders’ Cup and we had a chance to catch up with Olds College Racetrack Programs graduate Janine Smith who is at Del Mar with $2M NetJets Juvenile Fillies contender…
Friday, 29 October 2021 12:22
Rath has big plans for Wave Burner after Canada Cup Futurity win
The 2021 Quarter Horse racing season ended pretty much the same way it had started for Priddis, Alberta lawyer Jeff Rath: in the winner's circle when Rath's Wave Burner took…
Monday, 25 October 2021 17:38
Beauregard still trying to recover from September 2020 finish line accident
Just over a year ago, jockey Shannon Beauregard was only a few strides away from winning another thoroughbred race. The horse she was riding, a very talented two-year-old named Dark…
Friday, 15 October 2021 18:26
Marti's sudden success the result of 10 years of hard work, struggle and overcoming injury
It's been a very long, winding, often frustrating road to get to where jockey Alex Marti is today. This past Saturday he won five races at Century Mile. But it…
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