News Archives

Monday, 19 September 2016 00:18

Leech has banner weekend at RMTC

On a windy Fall day at Whoop-Up Downs William Leech made a place for himself in the Rocky Mountain Turf’s…

Sunday, 18 September 2016 00:05

Saunders continues winning ways for Fall Classic Day

Trainer Dale Saunders is known as the ‘Colonel’ on the backstretch of Northlands. But, he may have a new nickname…

Friday, 16 September 2016 14:22

External Racetrack Licensing Review Committee has selected a successful applicant

After thorough review and consultation, the External Racetrack Licensing Review Committee recommended a successful applicant to build, own and operate…

Thursday, 15 September 2016 09:24

Of Yearlings and Stake Races

The presses were put on hold for this week’s story pending two (2) happenings - the BC Yearling Sale and…

Thursday, 15 September 2016 07:15

Big Weekend is here for Quarter Horse Fans

The Canada Cup Quarter Horse Futurity and Derby are both set for Sunday, with the Derby having a purse of…

Wednesday, 14 September 2016 06:37

Curtis Landry Feature Video

Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic feature video - Curtis Landry talks about Onestaratatime, his Alberta-bred stake race winning horse and the…

Monday, 12 September 2016 16:16

ASHA Yearling Sale Shows Strong Support

Sunday’s Alberta Standardbred yearling sale generated $590,800 for consignors and left officials feeling both pleased and optimistic about the future.…

Monday, 12 September 2016 16:02

In life and in horse racing, sometimes you just have to look a little deeper

Take For Cash for instance. In three starts this year he has defeated a total of two horses. And yet,…

Monday, 12 September 2016 10:42

Hoofprints - September 12th

After spending most of the past five years racing on the Alberta circuit, the Travis Cullen stable is headed east…

Sunday, 11 September 2016 20:57

Separate Jess contesting the Quarter Horse Derby

One of the fan favourites at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club – and a favourite along the backstretch as well…

Sunday, 11 September 2016 20:48

Alberta Bred Weekend Wrap-up at RMTC

To kick off the Alberta Bred series Saturday at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club, the CEO of the RMTC had…

Sunday, 11 September 2016 06:00

Bud Time Feature Video

Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic feature video on Bud Time, an 8 year old purchased at the CTHS Alberta Sale

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Friday, 09 September 2016 06:00

Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic video teaser

2016 Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic Day at Northlands Park - the 20th anniversary celebration featuring seven stakes races focusing on…

Thursday, 08 September 2016 21:19

Alberta Breeders’ Fall Classic Nominations

Highlights of CTHS Alberta Sales Graduates Nominations were just released by Northlands for the 2016 Alberta Breeders’ Fall Classic races…

Thursday, 08 September 2016 08:38

Good News and Some Not So Much…

From all reports it looks like the City of Edmonton and/or Northlands may give the horse racing industry a lifeline…

Wednesday, 07 September 2016 13:02

We’re Smitten by Underdogs

We love the stories of the skinny little kid beating up the neighbourhood bully. We’re delighted when the trailer park…

Monday, 05 September 2016 22:20

Results from RMTC Fall Meet Opening

There are some horsemen who believe breeding is everything, and in the case of the top qualifier out of the…

Monday, 05 September 2016 22:15

Hoofprints - September 5th

A couple of $50,000 finals for Alberta sired 3 year olds headline the Sept. 10th card this Saturday at Century…

Friday, 02 September 2016 13:31

HBPA presentation to Edmonton City Council, Re: Northlands

Speaking Notes from September 1, 2016 Mayor Iveson and Council, Thank you for the opportunity to speak on the issue…

Friday, 02 September 2016 00:45

HRA presentation to Edmonton City Council, Re: Northlands

Speaking Notes from September 1, 2016 Good afternoon. My name is Rick LeLacheur and I am Chairman of the Board…