Thoroughbred
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 07:10
2023 Alberta Breeders Fall Classic - September 16th (video)
The 27th running of the Alberta Breeders Fall Classic is coming to Century Downs in Calgary this Saturday - seven…
Monday, 28 August 2023 08:15
Odds-On Favorite Abeliefinthislivin Secures Commanding Victory in $200,000 Canadian Derby
Abeliefinthislivin flew under the radar in the weeks leading up to the $200,000 Canadian Derby. Saturday, he simply flew to…
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 23:29
Coincidence Revisited: Trainer's Lucky Post 11 Returns with Heroic Move in the Canadian Derby
Do you believe in coincidence? Maybe you should. Ten years ago trainer Robertino Diodoro won his first of four Canadian…
Wednesday, 16 August 2023 07:24
From Chance Encounter to Derby Glory: The Unlikely Journey of Trainer Jerry Gourneau and Owner Henry Witt Jr. with Manitoba Derby Winner Mano Dura
First there was ‘The Meeting’ more than a dozen years ago. Thoroughbred trainer Jerry Gourneau and owner Henry Witt Jr.,…
Thursday, 10 August 2023 07:32
One for Chap Overcomes Adversity to Secure Victory and Earns Spot in $200,000 Canadian Derby
Move on over. There’s a new big shooter in town: One for Chap who overcame a brutally wide trip to…
Tuesday, 01 August 2023 07:29
Alberta Thoroughbred Owner's Dream Comes True: Chase the Chaos Set to Compete in Canadian Derby
A longtime owner of thoroughbreds in Alberta, Bill Dory dreamed of just one thing: running a horse in the Canadian…
Monday, 24 July 2023 20:53
Trainer Craig Smith's Unbelievable Bargain: Smart as Me Wins $100,000 Century Mile Handicap after $6,000 Purchase
The question isn’t how Smart as Me won Saturday’s $100,000 Century Mile Handicap. It isn’t about how the four-year-old won…
Tuesday, 18 July 2023 21:32
Count Lathum Attracts 20 Nominations as Canadian Derby Fever Builds
It must be getting to be getting close to Canadian Derby time. The Count Lathum, the first real Derby prep…
Tuesday, 11 July 2023 20:59
Kystone Surges to Victory Against Tough Allowance Field, has Ownership Group Derby Dreaming
Wishing. Hoping. And dreaming. That’s what horse racing is all about. Especially if you are a race horse owner. Then…
Wednesday, 05 July 2023 23:28
Ron Grieves Surprises with Leading Trainer Title at Century Mile: Consistency and Skill Propel Him to the Top
Ron Grieves has been Alberta’s leading trainer at Century Mile almost from the outset this year. Yet, when Grieves looked…
Wednesday, 28 June 2023 07:00
Wacky Weekend of Thoroughbred Racing at Century Mile Delivers Surprises, Upsets, and Unlikely Victories
It was a wacky weekend of thoroughbred racing at Century Mile. About the only thing that didn’t happen was an…
Wednesday, 21 June 2023 21:08
Western Canadian Triple Crown Race Series Information Guide (2023)
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Tuesday, 20 June 2023 19:15
Maskwecis Makes Triumphant Return to Racing After Overcoming Career-Threatening Injuries
It was late September in 2020 just days before the Canadian Derby, Alberta’s most prestigious and richest thoroughbred race of…
Wednesday, 07 June 2023 07:35
Tim Rycroft's Training Streak Continues: Asyoubelieve Claims Sixth Consecutive Win in The Journal Handicap
The Journal newspaper is owned by Postmedia. But in horse racing, The Journal Handicap is owned by Tim Rycroft. When…
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 17:36
Ready Intaglio's Legacy Lives On: Son, Big Bad Intaglio, Triumphs in Alberta Sire Stakes Derby
Seven years ago the smallest horse in the field, Ready Intaglio, won the Canadian Derby at Northlands Park. Bought for…
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 19:31
"He’s by far the best horse I’ve ever trained." — Jim Wyness on Bon Prix’s Winning Season
As often is the case, there’s a story behind the story. In this story, there’s the soon-to-be 83-year-old trainer Jim…
Friday, 12 May 2023 18:36
“I saddled A Fleets Dancer and then I saddled Northern Prospector. They won back to back.”
— a conversation with trainer Rod Cone It is getting late: just before 10 p.m. on a chilly Saturday evening…
Tuesday, 09 May 2023 18:20
Western Canadian Triple Crown Race Series Announced (video)
Assiniboia Downs, Century Mile and Hastings Park jointly announce the $550,000 Western Canadian Triple Crown race series. The Manitoba Derby…
Friday, 05 May 2023 22:49
2022 Night of Champions Winners
It was a clean sweep. The remarkable Dance Shoes took all the awards she was eligible for at Saturday evening’s…
Monday, 01 May 2023 21:12
Purse Increases and Incentive Programs Building Excitement for 2023 Season
Up. Up. Up. It’s everywhere you look as the 2023 thoroughbred racing season opens Saturday May 6 at Century Mile.…
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