News Archives
Thursday, 23 November 2017 11:42
They’re off!
And with that, Matt Jukich is off as well calling the horse races at Northlands Park — something he has been doing since Nov. 1, 2013. Which means he has…
Wednesday, 15 November 2017 15:36
Northlands' Teague finds light stall counts after CFR/Farmfair break
When we last left you the weather was mild, there was no snow on the ground and there were enough horses to race twice a week at Northlands. Unfortunately it’s…
Tuesday, 14 November 2017 13:11
Racing cancelled for November 17
Friday's race card has been cancelled due to low horse population in the backstretch.
Sunday, 12 November 2017 12:19
Hoofprints - November 12
As the weather gets a little colder and the fall harness meet resumes next weekend at Northlands Park, there is action on other fronts. A number of horsemen who raced…
Sunday, 05 November 2017 12:34
Hoofprints - November 5
We are now two years into a landmark agreement between the provincial government and the horse racing industry of Alberta. And both sides are adamant that the ten year deal…
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Thursday, 02 November 2017 09:41
Hamilton gets to live Breeder’s Cup dream
With a whole lot of Heart on his side, Terry Hamilton is headed to his first Breeders’ Cup. The Lethbridge rider and his horse of five years, Heart To Heart,…
Wednesday, 01 November 2017 18:35
Heart to Heart in Breeders' Cup Mile
On Saturday afternoon Alberta thoroughbred owner Terry Hamilton will be standing in the paddock at Del Mar racecourse with his superstar Heart to Heart waiting for the G1 $2,000,000 Breeders’…
Wednesday, 01 November 2017 15:43
Backstretch Foundation Newsletter - October 2017
October Backstretch Newsletter - from Century Downs! Thank you to the individuals and stables that have offered sponsorship for the onthly awards! We will be looking for your help again…
Monday, 30 October 2017 12:15
Hoofprints - October 29
Lynn Chouinard had a dream. That one day, there would be a new racetrack in the Calgary market. “It took awhile and there were times I thought we’d never get…
Friday, 27 October 2017 10:14
Sugar's Super Final Preview
Late in the stakes season and now it's time for the Alberta 'showcase showdown' with the rich 'Super Finals' program carded for Saturday, October 28th, at Northlands Park. The top two and three-year-olds face…
Thursday, 26 October 2017 11:07
Autumn Carnival Day at Century Downs: It was just what I needed!
Just two weeks ago I was experiencing a very tough go through Thanksgiving. I'm not sure why it would happen to be this year - of all years - that…
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 17:58
"Sleep is over-rated" says Bearcat Josi trainer
It’s 1:30 a.m. and Doug Stout is already out of bed ready to begin his day. “Sleep is over-rated,” said Stout, 68, who has been a harness trainer for some…
Monday, 23 October 2017 07:30
Hoofprints - October 22
Some pretty happy owners at the races this weekend at Century Downs. Grande Prairie’s Charles Strojan claimed both the Century Downs 770 with Free Thought and the Canadian Quarter Horse…
Friday, 20 October 2017 13:54
Cancer Research the Real Winner from the Horses, Hats and Hope Weekend!
Between the Smithbilt/Cam Clark Ford Gala and the inaugural C Cup Classic charity race, an impressive total of $15,929 was raised over the Horses, Hats and Hope charity weekend. All…
Thursday, 19 October 2017 02:14
Norman Kennedy Passes
It is with deep regret we wish to inform the ASHA membership of the passing of Norm Kennedy Kennedy, 77, was a longtime horsemen involved in many aspects of Standardbred…
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