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Monday, 14 May 2018 10:24
Hoofprints - May 13
Beautiful sunny weather all weekend for harness racing at Century Downs in Balzac, and the pacers made the most of it with strong competitive racing, highlighted by the first two…
Monday, 07 May 2018 21:06
Five wins in Northlands Park opening card for Rycroft
Now that’s the way to get out of the starting gate with your running shoes on. Trainer Tim Rycroft won five races on this past Saturday’s opening-day, thoroughbred card at…
Monday, 07 May 2018 12:57
Opening Day a huge success at RMTC
There was an electricity in the air for opening day at RMTC. It was a long winter and the pent-up demand to watch some great horse racing was obvious. The…
Monday, 07 May 2018 08:42
Hoofprints - May 6
The pacers are tuned up, the weather is finally warming up, and it’s time to launch the 2018 stakes calendar for harness racing at Century Downs. The program begins this…
Thursday, 03 May 2018 15:06
Horse Racing Alberta and Northlands extend Horse Racing License
EDMONTON, AB – Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) and Northlands announced today the continuation of their partnership by extending the horse racing license to Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino until the…
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Tuesday, 01 May 2018 11:17
Horse Racing Alberta Appoints New Chairman of the Board
Edmonton, Alta – Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is pleased to announce that appointment of Mr. Gill Hermanns as the Chair of the Board. Mr. Hermanns grew up in Winnipeg subsequently…
Monday, 30 April 2018 12:00
Northlands Patrons excited for Opening Day
Norval Honey hasn’t missed thoroughbred racing’s opening day in over 50 years. This Saturday’s opening day will mark about the 40th straight curtain opener for Tim Rosnau. Rick Herchek has…
Monday, 30 April 2018 09:48
Hoofprints - April 29
Developing an athlete in harness racing isn’t much different that developing an athlete in any sport. You need pedigree, patience, a willingness to work hard, and a little bit of…
Monday, 23 April 2018 08:36
Hoofprints - April 22
I didn’t have a specific story in mind when I strolled through the backstretch on the weekend. It was clear that there are more horses on the grounds at Century…
Monday, 16 April 2018 10:02
Hoofprints - April 15
Now that the racing seasons have ended at Fraser Downs in Langley BC and are about to close at Cal Expo in Sacramento, it’s expected that a bunch of horsemen…
Tuesday, 10 April 2018 14:16
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame announces 2018 inductees
CHRHF Class of 2018 includes Bill Andrew, Reade Baker, Jim Doherty, Dave Landry, Dan Loiselle, John G. Sikura, along with Blissfull Hall, Chancey Lady, Judy the Beauty and Shaman Ghost…
Monday, 09 April 2018 11:38
Hoofprints - April 8
It’s been a great start to 2018 for owner and breeder, Diane Bertrand, of Edmonton. She and her racing partner, Robert Gilhespy, picked up a couple of wins with Burn…
Sunday, 01 April 2018 21:24
Hoofprints - April 1
Opening Day at the races is a bit like a reunion. All kinds of people who haven’t seen each other in months exchange hugs and handshakes, commiserate over the length…
Tuesday, 13 February 2018 16:27
Musings on the 2017 season, Northlands last harness card this weekend
The finish line approaches; the collective memories roll by in waves - one following another evoking a clap dance of history that mistily melt before our eyes and remembrances. Teeming…
Saturday, 10 February 2018 22:00
2018 ASHA Awards Night Winners
Congratulations to the 2017 winners! 2 Year Old Alberta Sired Filly Roaring Home 2 Year Old Filly Maid In Alberta 2 Year Old Alberta Sired Colt/Gelding Custards Laststand 2 Year…
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