News Archives
Thursday, 08 February 2018 15:21
A cold December flips to a hot January/February for Kelly
You don’t have to convince Dave Kelly about Murphy’s Law - the old adage which postulates that whatever can go wrong will go wrong. Two months ago Kelly, a harness…
Thursday, 01 February 2018 14:15
The Jockey Club of Canada Announces Sovereign Finalists, Alberta Jockeys Named
The Sovereign Awards are presented annually to recognize Canada’s Champion Thoroughbred horses and horsemen. The Sovereign Awards honour the best horses in divisional categories and celebrate Owner, Trainer, Breeder, Jockey…
Thursday, 01 February 2018 14:05
The Jockey Club of Canada Announces 2017 Sovereign Award Finalists
...extends invitation to attend awards night The Jockey Club of Canada will host the 43rd Annual Sovereign Awards Ceremony to honour Canada’s Champions of 2017 on Thursday, April 19, 2018,…
Wednesday, 24 January 2018 11:42
Currie sends out four in a row, sweeps Pick-4
Nobody, and I mean nobody, is hotter than Northlands trainer Justin Currie. Going to the winner’s circle at Northlands is now a ritual. It’s as constant as waking up in…
Tuesday, 16 January 2018 16:01
Starkewski hot despite the weather
The weather limped along early Tuesday morning at Northlands waiting for its chance to warm up. But trainer Rod Starkewski was already hot. Saturday he sent out three winners -…
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Wednesday, 10 January 2018 14:18
Like father, like father
When Yankee Up and True Horizon cracked open the new year of harness racing in Alberta - winning this past weekend’s Snowshoe and Snowflake series’ at Northlands - Bill Andrew…
Tuesday, 09 January 2018 12:12
Outstanding Groom Finalists Announced
Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the Outstanding Groom Award, sponsored for the third consecutive year by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. Submissions were received and…
Friday, 29 December 2017 11:52
2017 Media Excellence Award Finalists Announced
Alberta Racing Industry Finalist in 2017 Media Excellence Awards Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2017 Media Excellence Awards, which are sponsored by Ontario Racing for…
Wednesday, 27 December 2017 14:41
Surprises of the good kind are always the best
Alberta harness trainer/driver Jamie Gray didn’t know what he had this year in Yankee Up but suffice it to say that he wasn’t expecting very much. Before he qualified the…
Wednesday, 20 December 2017 14:56
Mateo Finalist for 2017 O’Brien Award
2017 O’Brien Finalists Announced On Wednesday, December 20, Standardbred Canada announced the finalists for the 2017 O’Brien Awards, which honour Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season. The…
Saturday, 16 December 2017 12:01
Submissions Wanted For Outstanding Groom Award
Standardbred Canada (SC) is pleased to announce that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) will continue their partnership with SC on the Outstanding Groom Award for the third consecutive…
Friday, 15 December 2017 20:24
Chouinard a visionary for Alberta horse racing
Lynn Chouinard, who passed away last week, made it to the finish line seeing his dream fulfilled. Just a month before he died at the age of 74, Chouinard saw…
Monday, 11 December 2017 10:54
Lynn Chouinard passes
Breeder. Owner. Builder. Lynn Chouinard has been an influencer in Alberta’s thoroughbred industry for over 30 years. He’s a supporter of the racing industry at all levels, and has won…
Thursday, 07 December 2017 09:45
Tajmeallover finding opposition tired of racing for second
Dominance, it appears, comes with a price. And so it is with the six-year-old superstar mare Tajmeallover. They wouldn’t race against her at Northlands. And now, after she strutted her…
Wednesday, 29 November 2017 16:16
Now this is the way you do it
At least, this is the way you dream of doing it. Kaitlin Haining launched a home run in her first at bat when she sent out HF Princess Peach, a…
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