News Archives
Friday, 21 August 2015 09:39
Racetrack Program grad Brandon Duchaine represents Canada
Just over a year from graduating from Horse Racing Alberta’s Exercise Rider/Jockey program at Olds College, Brandon Duchaine is offered the trip of a lifetime. Brandon has been invited to…
Wednesday, 19 August 2015 14:31
Standardbred Trainer/Driver Jim Marino
The barns and the racetrack at the Olds Exhibition grounds just 45 minutes north of Century Downs is the temporary home to a number of trainers, drivers, grooms and 110…
Wednesday, 19 August 2015 08:46
Post Time Change Approved for Evergreen Park
Horse Racing Alberta has approved a change of post time at Evergreen Park from 6:30 pm to 6:00 pm on the following dates:Friday, August 21, 2015Saturday, August 22, 2015Friday, August…
Wednesday, 19 August 2015 08:36
CTV telecast of the The Ralph Klein Breeders' Stake and The Brad Gunn Stake (Video)
YouTube video of the August 8th, 2015 broadcast from Century Downs.Scroll down to the Media area.
Thursday, 13 August 2015 16:17
Throwback Thursday – 2001 Canadian Derby winner Fancy As
What happens when a former Canadian Derby winner and multiple graded stakes winning champion takes a break from his retirement pasture and ends up at the Tofield Auction Market? Mayhem!…
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Thursday, 13 August 2015 16:10
Road to the Canadian Derby - Brotherhood
Two brothers with racing running through their veins will have a chance to make history on Saturday in the richest race in Western Canada.Family roots run deep with thoroughbred pride…
Thursday, 13 August 2015 13:32
Road to the Canadian Derby - Derby Draw Analysis
As unique as the Canadian Derby draw itself, there is an equally interesting field assembled for the 86th edition of the iconic race.For the second time since 2009, the Run…
Wednesday, 12 August 2015 21:45
Road to the Canadian Derby - Entry Draw
Purse $200,000. For Three Year Olds. By subscription of $400.00 each and a further payment of $2,000.00 to pass the entry box and an additional $1,600.00 to pass scratch time.…
Tuesday, 11 August 2015 11:12
Road to the Canadian Derby - HRA CTV Intro Video
The 86th running of the Canadian Derby presented by CIBC will be limited to a field of 12 starters vying for the winner’s share of the $200K. This video will…
Saturday, 08 August 2015 13:58
Road to the Canadian Derby - Purple Heaven and Twylla Bensmiller
Purple flowers decorate the shed row, purple tack adorns the horses from shadow rolls to polos and everything in between. Every win picture hanging in the tack room features team…
Friday, 07 August 2015 13:24
Road to the Canadian Derby - Nominations List
Nominations came from far and wide for the Wednesday Derby deadline totaling 15 impressive candidatesAcademic is one of two ladies vying for a spot in the history books alongside former…
Friday, 07 August 2015 13:10
HRA 2015 Standardbred Open CTV Telecast - Video
Horse Racing is back in Calgary. This video celebrates the people, the horses and the new track. It will open the CTV telecast of the Ralph Klein Breeders Stake on…
Thursday, 06 August 2015 20:00
Backstretch Foundation Newsletter - July/August
July/August 2015The Backstretch Foundation is a non-profit organization made up of a group of volunteers from the backstretch that get together to discuss and plan how to provide a better…
Thursday, 06 August 2015 19:52
Brad Gunn & Ralph Klein Stake Finals: Sugar's Preview
The draw took place on Wednesday for the $90,000 Brad Gunn (colts & geldings) and $70,000 Ralph Klein (fillies) Final. Headlining the glamour boys Brad Gunn Final, of course, would be FIRST CLASS HORSE…
Wednesday, 05 August 2015 02:51
Road to the Canadian Derby - Nominations Close Today at Midnight
The 86th Canadian Derby is shaping up to have much more depth than originally anticipated. In fact, this year’s edition of the Run for the Daisies could be the most…
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