News Archives
Tuesday, 04 August 2020 07:09
Frey back in the groove after spinal injury
Five weeks ago thoroughbred trainer Carson Frey was feeling useless and in considerable pain. A man who likes to gallop all of the horses he trains, a two-year-old he was…
Monday, 27 July 2020 14:38
Walcott back atop the jockey standings at Century Mile
The sun was well into its slide down the western sky, long shadows being pushed along by its quickening descent. Then, suddenly, the world of Alberta's perennial leading jockey Rico…
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 12:46
Time to re-name The Journal Handicap?
Ok, that’s it. It’s time for a name change. The time-honoured prestigious Journal Handicap had it’s 65th running Sunday night at Century Mile and for the third straight year it…
Monday, 13 July 2020 12:01
Kingston always able to get a horse ready
Surprised? Don’t be. Bob Kingston, who runs a small seven-horse stable, isn’t the first horseman you’d think about when it comes to the leading trainer standings at Century Mile. But…
Monday, 06 July 2020 08:52
Malvaez gets first career win on 50-1 longshot Fairy Barb
If you are going to make a splash it might as well be a big one. Like the splash of a Sumo wrestler from the top of the Eiffel Tower.…
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Monday, 29 June 2020 13:42
The horses come first in life
They are partners: the horses and the trainer, Dave Nicholson. More than anything else in his life, the horses come first. Everything else is in a dead-heat for second. This…
Monday, 22 June 2020 17:22
Handle record for opening night at Century Mile
It was surreal in every sense. Thoroughbred racing opened Sunday night at Century Mile without any fans. Yet they still bet $572,000 which is the highest handle ever for an…
Monday, 15 June 2020 16:40
Smart Fix - the come-from-behind artist
With a running style that sees Smart Fix come from the clouds it isn’t hard to pick out last year’s Alberta Horse of the Year: she’s the one that will…
Friday, 29 May 2020 15:58
2019 CTHS Alberta Award Winners
Champion Claimer The H.B.P.A. Trophy SUPREME RUSH Champion Sprinter The Century Downs Racetrack and Casino Trophy BAR NO Q Champion Two Year Old Filly The Dwight McLellan Trophy PEARL OF…
Wednesday, 13 May 2020 14:28
Century Downs cancellation of May 16, 17, 18, 23, 24. 30 AND 31
May 11, 2020 Mr. Paul Ryneveld Managing Director - Racing Century Downs Racetrack and Casino Century Mile Racetrack and Casino 260 Century Downs Drive Rocky View County, AB, T4A 0VS…
Wednesday, 13 May 2020 14:22
Century Mile cancellation of May 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31
May 11, 2020 Mr. Paul Ryneveld Managing Director - Racing Century Downs Racetrack and Casino Century Mile Racetrack and Casino 260 Century Downs Drive Rocky View County, AB, T4A 0VS…
Monday, 27 April 2020 15:53
Century Mile cancellation of May 2, 3, 9 and 10 race days
April 24, 2020 Mr. Paul Ryneveld Managing Director - Racing Century Downs Racetrack and Casino Century Mile Racetrack and Casino 260 Century Downs Drive Rocky View County, AB, T4A 0VS…
Monday, 27 April 2020 15:44
Century Downs cancellation of May 2, 3, 9 and 10 race days
April 24, 2020 Mr. Paul Ryneveld Managing Director - Racing Century Downs Racetrack and Casino Century Mile Racetrack and Casino 260 Century Downs Drive Rocky View County, AB, T4A 0VS…
Tuesday, 07 April 2020 20:41
Federal Wage Subsidy And The Horse Racing Industry
Recently, the Government of Canada announced its Emergency Employer Wage Subsidy Program. Standardbred Canada has broken down how the $71 billion program may be applicable to those in the Standardbred…
Tuesday, 07 April 2020 20:18
CERB Assistance for those impacted by COVID-19
If you work in the horse racing industry and have stopped working due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for Canada’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Benefit. Please note: Applications…
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