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Tuesday, 15 March 2016 10:02
Host Tracks Announced For 2016 Driving Championships
Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the host tracks and dates for the 2016 National Driving Championship and four Regional…
Monday, 14 March 2016 11:26
ASHA Awards Final Nominees
The 2016 ASHA Awards will be held on Friday, April 8th at the Radisson Inn in Calgary, AlbertaTwo Yr Old…
Wednesday, 02 March 2016 16:47
B Circuit Jockey Reminicing
Back when I first went to the track there was a guy named Sandy Shields, one of the finest western…
Tuesday, 02 February 2016 13:24
The Bucket List — Wrap Up
Sigh. My full week at Olds College for the Exercise Rider Boot Camp has come to a close. Bender has…
Friday, 29 January 2016 14:44
The Bucket List — Day 4
Test? There's a test? What? But, but what do you mean there's a TEST?Indeed. It seems that every Friday is…
Thursday, 28 January 2016 10:15
The Bucket List — Boot Camp Rhythm and Blues
I hit a wall today. Not, you know, literally. But physically I hit something solid and came to an abrupt…
Wednesday, 27 January 2016 09:20
The Bucket List — Boot Camp Day 2 Recap
When my alarm beeped at 4:30 am I remembered why I don’t work at the racetrack! I was the first…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 ,…
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…
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…
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…
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