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Tuesday, 27 August 2019 12:07
Century Mile harness meet kicks off this Sunday afternoon
Even the weather on that sunshine-rinsed Aug. 5 afternoon wasn’t as bright as the smiles of the Hennessy ‘Team’ in Century Downs’ winners circle. Rod Hennessy had just received the…
Friday, 23 August 2019 15:09
Changes to the Drug and Alcohol Policy
August 23, 2019 - After consulting with horse racing industry stakeholders and researcing best practices in other jurisdictions, the Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) Board of Directors has approved changes to…
Thursday, 22 August 2019 13:07
What's in a (horse) name?
What’s in a name asked William Shakespeare. The Bard was talking about roses but he could have been talking about horses too. Race horses often get their names from a…
Monday, 19 August 2019 08:52
Explode awarded Canadian Derby win after bumper-car stretch drive with Journeyman
Just a few weeks ago Edmonton native Ole Nielsen told Horse Racing Alberta in this space that winning the Canadian Derby would be a “boyhood dream”. Sunday afternoon at Century…
Friday, 16 August 2019 13:12
Edmonton Oilers centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has long been in racing game
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins bought his first thoroughbred race horse in his rookie season as an Edmonton Oiler and has been building his own stable ever since. But this will be the…
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Wednesday, 14 August 2019 18:30
Invader - 2019 Canadian Derby Feature (video)
Take a look at some of this year's contenders, it's the 90th running of The Canadian Derby. Sunday, August 18th at Century Mile.
Produced by Horse Racing Alberta Marketing…
Wednesday, 14 August 2019 18:12
"Arguably the best Canadian Derby field ever assembled"
Earlier this year Final Jeopardy was considered strong enough to be on the Derby Trail. Only that was the Kentucky Derby Trail. Now, Final Jeopardy is back on the Derby…
Wednesday, 14 August 2019 11:44
90th Canadian Derby Draw Order
Horse Colour Stable/Owner Trainer PP Odds CALL IT A WRAP ch.g.3 Riversedge Racing Stables, Ltd. Tim Rycroft 1 30-1 PARKING PERMIT b.g.3 Mohamad K. Khan James R. Brown 2 30-1…
Friday, 09 August 2019 11:14
Nominations Announced for 8th Running of Century Casino Oaks
8th Running Of The Century Casino Oaks $100,000 Guaranteed A BLACK TYPE STAKE FOR THREE-YEAR-OLD FILLIES Formerly run as the Northlands Parks Oaks. A fee of $100.00 required to nominate.…
Friday, 09 August 2019 10:55
Nominations Announced for 90th Canadian Derby
90th Running Of The Canadian Derby(Grade III) $250,000 Guaranteed A DERBY STAKE FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS A fee of $100.00 required to nominate. A payment of $2900.00 is required to pass the…
Wednesday, 07 August 2019 12:41
90th running of the Canadian Derby at Century Mile (video)
Catch all the excitement — it's the 90th running of The Canadian Derby — Sunday August 18th at Century Mile.
Produced by Horse Racing Alberta Marketing and Mike Little…
Tuesday, 06 August 2019 21:15
Rockin N Talkin Roars In Klein Memorial
While not winning in his first heat elimination, Rockin N Talkin found redemption in the $117,490 second heat of the Ralph Klein Memorial on the Midsummer Classic Day card at…
Monday, 05 August 2019 23:40
How to handicap and pick winners
Century Mile is getting the crowds and while it’s getting better with fuller fields, they aren’t getting the betting. It’s a guess, but it’s my belief that it’s a new…
Thursday, 01 August 2019 00:27
Mid-Summer Classic at Century Downs (video)
Don't miss the 2019 Mid-Summer Classic, Monday August 5th at Century Downs.
Produced by Horse Racing Alberta Marketing and Mike Little (Shinelight Entertainment)
Wednesday, 31 July 2019 10:49
Filly takes boys to school
The 88th Alberta Derby took place to great fan fare at Evergreen Park on Sunday and no one was disappointed... well, maybe the boys in the race. Striders Ring, the…
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