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Wednesday, 17 May 2017 23:48
Throwback Thursday - Donalda Cochrane
She’s the “Energizer Bunny” of Quarter Horse racing – she never stops going and getting things done! Donalda Cochrane got started in the 70’s and she’s been raising and racing…
Tuesday, 16 May 2017 07:49
Hoofprints - May 15th
There was a pall hanging over the racing scene at Century Downs on the weekend. Two of the driver-trainers, Brandon Campbell and Nathan Sobey, were caught up in a random…
Monday, 15 May 2017 13:34
The questions are easy
It is the answers that are difficult. Rico Walcott has dominated the Alberta racing circuit - winning the most races of any jockey the last six years in a row…
Monday, 15 May 2017 09:55
Age and Experience kick off Opening Weekend
It was appropriate that age and experience kicked off the opening of the Rocky Mountain Turf Club Spring Meet. In this, the 250th anniversary of horse racing in Canada, a…
Wednesday, 10 May 2017 23:10
Throwback Thursday - Shannon Beauregard
Today’s Throwback takes us to Stampede Park in 2005 and Apprentice Rider Sovereign Award winner Shannon Beauregard. In 2005 Shannon told us that “Nothing compares to riding horses –…
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Wednesday, 10 May 2017 23:08
Their'rrrrr at the post!
Well, at least they will be this Saturday and again on Sunday, with post time both days 1:15 p.m., kicking off the Rocky Mountain Turf Club Spring Race Meet. “We…
Tuesday, 09 May 2017 10:16
HRA Board extends CEO employment contract
The Board of Directors of Horse Racing Alberta has extended the employment contract of their President & CEO Shirley McClellan to end June 30, 2018. The new Century Mile Racetrack…
Tuesday, 09 May 2017 08:39
Hoofprints - May 8th
ASHA officials are pleased with the initial numbers from last Monday’s card of harness racing at Century Downs. More than $72,000 was wagered on the product, including the local audience…
Monday, 08 May 2017 16:06
Alberta Thoroughbred Race Club
It’s the sheer raw power: the stentorious, thundering of horse hooves as the field turns for home - the shrieking, full-throated crowd going into a tizzy waving and clapping their…
Wednesday, 03 May 2017 23:33
Throwback Thursday - Brother Derek
The Kentucky Derby, “ The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” On the first Saturday in May, the historic Grade I stake race for 3 yr olds carrying 126 lbs,…
Tuesday, 02 May 2017 07:50
Hoofprints - May 1st
As the calendar turns to May, stalls are filling up very quickly at Century Downs. Jim Marino and Justin Currie have shipped in from Fraser Downs, bringing more than twenty…
Monday, 01 May 2017 21:42
Thoroughbred racing returns to Northlands
Like an unwanted guest who has lingered its stay far too long, winter held Edmonton in its snarling teeth refusing to shake it loose. But, at long last, opening day…
Thursday, 27 April 2017 07:40
Throwback Thursday - Gordon Rumpel
Today’s Throwback takes us back to 2010 to Gordon & Illa Rumpel and A Special Lady. Gord and Illa were very special Standardbred owners in Alberta, campaigning not one,…
Sunday, 23 April 2017 21:05
Campbell Receives Canadian Colours
Brandon Campbell was presented with the official Canadian driving colours and helmet for the upcoming 2017 World Driving Championship (WDC) in the winner's circle at Fraser Downs on Friday, April…
Sunday, 23 April 2017 21:02
Hoofprints - April 23rd
Just over a month into the 2017 racing season, and I think everybody is ready for some stakes races. The first two stakes events on the calendar are coming up…
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