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Wednesday, 02 August 2017 21:21
Mid Summer Classic Day - Video Teaser
Mid-Summer Classic runs this holiday Monday at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino.
Tuesday, 01 August 2017 09:10
Hoofprints - July 31st
We are headed into one of the busiest weeks of the 2017 harness racing season in Alberta. The Festival of Racing launches Sunday at Century Downs and will continue through…
Sunday, 30 July 2017 05:16
The days slip away like falling October leaves
But the memories last forever. On display at Northlands were dozens upon dozens of winner’s circle pictures of horses owned by late Alberta premier Don Getty as part of the…
Wednesday, 26 July 2017 19:05
Throwback Thursday - Footprint
The year was 2007 when the sensational Footprint matured into an amazing three year old and was pointed to the Canadian Derby. Under the training of Joan Petrowski and the…
Tuesday, 25 July 2017 09:28
Hoofprints - July 24th
It’s been a busy time at Century Downs in Balzac the past few days. A lot of 2 and 3 year olds appeared on the racetrack as horsemen look for…
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Sunday, 23 July 2017 18:30
Trivia question: Who has won more races?
The legendary Charlie Whittingham who was Santa Anita California’s most successful trainer of all time and a three-time Eclipse Award winner? Or Alberta’s R.K. ‘Red’ Smith? At first blush one…
Thursday, 20 July 2017 05:16
Throwback Thursday - Scott Sterr
Scott Sterr has been a fan favorite as one of the most outstanding jockeys in Alberta for many years. His personality and commitment to riding has made him very popular…
Wednesday, 19 July 2017 14:40
Keith Clark notches his 6,500 win
On Saturday Keith Clark hit another driving milestone in his amazing career — notching his 6,500th win while driving Nightime Chase. We had the chance to catch up with Keith…
Tuesday, 18 July 2017 08:57
Hoofprints - July 17th
So here we are, about halfway through the Alberta harness racing season. If you were picking the top 3 year olds, and, perhaps, the Horse of the Year, what would…
Monday, 17 July 2017 05:16
Dunn Heating Up Downunder
Dexter Dunn is gaining momentum in advance of his World Driving Championship title defense coming up next month in Canada. On Friday, July 7 at New Zealand's Addington Raceway, Dunn…
Sunday, 16 July 2017 16:45
Mitch Klimove - 93 and having fun
Busier than popcorn in a microwave, Mitch Klimove can’t sit still. But then he never could - racing around life like there was an angry bee on his nose. “I’m…
Thursday, 13 July 2017 17:29
How The West Won The WDC
On Saturday, August 12, eleven of the top harness racing drivers from around the globe will assemble at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, near Calgary, Alta., to kick off the…
Thursday, 13 July 2017 05:16
Throwback Thursday - No Idol Promises
Today's throwback Thursday takes us back to 2005 and the amazing No Idol Promises. Doug Shaw, Gordon Macdonald and Jervis Clifton tell the story of this fan favorite that raced…
Tuesday, 11 July 2017 11:24
Hoofprints - July 10th
Add two more wins to Keith Clark’s Hall of Fame totals after Maverick Joe took the 4th race and Eh Senor won the 10th race at Century Downs on Monday afternoon. The…
Monday, 10 July 2017 05:16
Curlish Figure comes through in the Shirley Vargo Memorial
Fate and destiny rode in with Curlish Figure in the $75,000 Shirley Vargo Memorial while redemption was the story behind Killin Me Smalls triumph in the $50,000 Fred Jones this…
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