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…
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…
Frank Fontana, 58, was born and raised in Edmonton and he's seen many a great horse race at Northlands Park…
Nominations for the 85th Running of the Canadian Derby were due on Wednesday, August 6, and when the dust had…
July /August 2014 The Backstretch Foundation (previously known as the Chaplaincy Board) is a non-profit organization made up of a…
Comes Home First gave his owner something to smile about this past Sunday, July 20th by winning the $45,000 final…