News Archives
Tuesday, 26 January 2016 09:49
The Bucket List — Boot Camp Day 1 Recap
Yesterday morning the Boot Campers met head instructor Theresa Sealy for orientation and a pep talk. She made it very clear that this is going to be a tough week,…
Monday, 25 January 2016 11:13
The Bucket List — Early Morning, Day 1
I’m a bundle of nervous energy as I make my final preparations for my week at Boot Camp for Exercise Riders this morning. I have a fairly long number of…
Monday, 25 January 2016 10:58
The Bucket List — Part 1
What happens when a middle aged woman gets an opportunity to follow a dream and cross something off the Bucket List from 25 years earlier in life?She takes it! And…
Thursday, 21 January 2016 14:44
2015 Sovereign Award Finalists
Congratulations to the 2015 Sovereign Award Finalists with Alberta connections!Academic — Champion 3-Year-Old Female Category Riversedge Racing Stable — Outstanding Owner Category Rico Walcott — Outstanding Jockey Category Isabelle Wenc…
Thursday, 14 January 2016 17:10
History of RMTC
Musings on preparations for the upcoming race season at RMTCIt’s the middle of winter, but my mind is still on horse racing, be it recalling the first Triple Crown in…
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Monday, 11 January 2016 16:02
Andrew Voted Cam Fella Winner
Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce that William (Bill) Andrew of Calgary, Alberta has been voted the 2015 recipient of the Cam Fella Award.The Cam Fella Award will be presented…
Monday, 04 January 2016 13:39
NOTICE - Temporary Qualifying Rule 374(c) Relaxation
Effective Date: February 14, 2016Qualifying Rule - Century Downs Spring Meet 2016The 45 day qualifying rule has been waived for February 14 and 15 and February 20 and 21, 2016…
Tuesday, 22 December 2015 13:10
RMTC Race Dates Confirmed for 2016
It was an early Christmas for Max Gibb and the Rocky Mountain Turf ClubThe CEO of the RMTC, has his race dates for the Whoop-Up Track in Lethbridge, 42 dates…
Thursday, 17 December 2015 11:52
More Support For Stollery Hospital
The connections behind a successful fundraiser for Stollery Children's Hospital this past July have announced a holiday-themed charity event will take place this weekend.Horseman Kelly Hoerdt told Trot Insider that…
Friday, 11 December 2015 13:59
Directive #83-2015
The Alberta Horse Racing Rules are AMENDED as follows :Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules, Part 6 Standardbred Racing , Division 7 Driving Rules. The following rule is AMENDED to…
Monday, 07 December 2015 13:01
First Class Horse Dominates Derby
First Class Horse put the exclamation point on his stellar sophomore campaign with a dominant winning performance in the $90,000 Western Canada Pacing Derby on Saturday night (Dec. 5) at…
Friday, 04 December 2015 10:55
Stage Set For Northlands Finals
Post positions were drawn this week for the $70,000 Northlands Filly Pace and the $90,000 Western Canada Pacing Derby, rounding out Alberta’s 2015 stakes season.Three-year-old pacing fillies Cam Finish and…
Monday, 30 November 2015 10:49
Field Set For Northlands Filly Pace
Three-year-old pacing fillies Cam Finish and Thats Extra will headline next weekend's Northlands Filly Pace after earning victories in their respective $10,000 eliminations on Saturday (Nov. 28) at Northlands Park.Cam…
Friday, 27 November 2015 15:06
Top Fillies Seek Northlands Glory
Harness racing returned last weekend to Northlands Park in Edmonton but fans won’t have to wait too long for stakes action.Three-year-old pacing fillies are set to tangle in two eliminations…
Friday, 27 November 2015 14:47
And They’re Off and Winning! Olds College Grads Ride to Victory at Woodbine
For Brandon Duchaine and Aimee Auger, the road to the Woodbine winners’ circle wasn’t paved with gold or traveled with ease – it took a great deal of hard work…
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