News Archives

Sunday, 21 September 2014 00:00

Yearling Sale Average Up 30%!

Edmonton, Alberta - The yearling sale average at the CTHS Alberta Yearling Sale increased more than 30% over the previous…

Wednesday, 17 September 2014 00:00

CTHS Alberta Thoroughbred Sale

Attend the CTHS Alberta Thoroughbred Sale! Sunday, September 21st, 2014 Sale breakfast at 10:00 am. Sale starts at 1:00 PM.…

Wednesday, 17 September 2014 00:00

Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic Marketplace

Saturday September 20th at Northlands Park, 11 am - 4 pm We are pleased to bring you seven 'Made in…

Tuesday, 09 September 2014 00:00

Diamond for Mercedes

They say Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Well this was certainly true for Barona Mercedes on Saturday, August 23rd. …

Thursday, 04 September 2014 00:00

Powder Puff Derby 2nd Renewal 2014

September 13th will be a memorable day for seven career lady exercise riders that have never rode in an official…

Monday, 01 September 2014 00:00

Backstretch Foundation Newsletter

August/September 2014 The Backstretch Foundation (previously known as the Chaplaincy Board) is a non-profit organization made up of a group…

Monday, 25 August 2014 00:00

Let’s Meet Alberta Open Pacing Star “Who Doesnt”

Who Doesnt captured his seventh straight Open Pace victory at Alberta Downs this past Sunday August 17th. Let’s meet this…

Saturday, 23 August 2014 00:00

Alberta Sires Stakes

Alberta Sires Stakes action returns this weekend at Alberta Downs. The $51,300 final of AB Diamond for 3yr-old fillies will…

Tuesday, 19 August 2014 00:00

85th Canadian Derby Show (video)

Watch the 85th Canadian Derby television production here. (video embedded below)

Monday, 18 August 2014 00:00

Abeel Wins 82nd Alberta Derby On The Turf

A large crowd would wager a record handle on Alberta Derby Day this past Sunday at Alberta Downs in Lacombe.

Friday, 15 August 2014 09:46

Wilko Rum: Always In The Hunt

It's been said that this year's Canadian Derby features not a great field, but a wide-open field. It's definitely a…

Friday, 15 August 2014 09:22

Small Ticket Yearling Steps Up!

Fire Watch, a $3000 purchase from the 2013 ASHA Yearling Sale stepped up once again on Saturday August 8th at…

Friday, 15 August 2014 00:00

Espitia On Derby Fave The Spinmeister

"There's a little pressure on all of us," says jockey Jorge Espitia after The Spinmeister was dubbed the 3-1 morning…

Thursday, 14 August 2014 12:56

Canadian Derby Program Download

Download the past performance lines for The 85th Canadian Derby race - npx081614-race12(Cderby2014).pdf

Thursday, 14 August 2014 00:00

Derby Draw Complete: Eleven Will Start

A large crowd was on hand, at the Northlands Park Paddock Theatre Wednesday morning, to witness the post position draw…

Monday, 11 August 2014 00:00

Canadian Derby Nominees: A Closer Look

With sixteen names in the hat, for potential Canadian Derby starters, here's a closer look at this year's list of…

Saturday, 09 August 2014 00:01

Frank Fontana: Pro Handicapper for the Edmonton Sun

Frank Fontana, 58, was born and raised in Edmonton and he's seen many a great horse race at Northlands Park…

Saturday, 09 August 2014 00:00

16 Nominate for 85th Running of Canadian Derby

Nominations for the 85th Running of the Canadian Derby were due on Wednesday, August 6, and when the dust had…

Sunday, 03 August 2014 00:00

Backstretch Foundation Newsletter - July/August

July /August 2014 The Backstretch Foundation (previously known as the Chaplaincy Board) is a non-profit organization made up of a…

Friday, 25 July 2014 13:40

Comes Home First Victorious for JJJ Stables

Comes Home First gave his owner something to smile about this past Sunday, July 20th by winning the $45,000 final…