Thoroughbred
Monday, 14 June 2021 17:36
Four wins on a Friday night is alright by Andre Martin
If it's a photo finish, bet on Andre Martin to come out the winner. He never loses. With four more…
Tuesday, 08 June 2021 15:06
After 60 years of training, MacDonald still getting wins from a select stable
Robert ‘Pinky' MacDonald didn't have a clue how to train thoroughbred horses when he and his uncle Lee Haynes decided…
Wednesday, 02 June 2021 13:01
Digging deep in challenging fields second nature for bug Desean Bynoe
If you are wondering if new jockey Desean Bynoe can horseback you just have to replay his hustling, all-out ride…
Wednesday, 26 May 2021 17:50
Good spring training is showing huge results for Rycroft
Tim Rycroft. Tim Rycroft. Tim Rycroft. Say it six times. Alberta’s leading trainer the last three seasons, Rycroft won six…
Thursday, 20 May 2021 16:06
Real Grace's winning ways an inspiration for Brown to keep fighting terminal diagnosis
The news arrived black. Hard as coal and as unexpected as a knock on the door at two in the…
Thursday, 18 March 2021 00:06
Two stallions added to Alberta Thoroughbred and Harness breeding operations
Standardbred Stallion, Captain Deo, a son of the impeccable Somebeachsomewhere - photo by Lisa Photo Horse racing in Alberta -…
Monday, 16 November 2020 10:58
Century Mile Licensing Office Hours (November 2020)
HORSE RACING ALBERTA CENTURY MILE RACETRACK LICENSING OFFICE HOURS Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Office closed…
Thursday, 12 November 2020 10:55
"While other sports shut down, horse racing in Alberta exploded"
Eight months ago the prospects for horse racing, not just in Alberta but everywhere, looked bleak. Desperate even. Covid-19 had…
Wednesday, 04 November 2020 09:31
Alberta represented at this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup
Dallas Birdrattler, who comes from Lethbridge and is a graduate of the Horse Racing Alberta / Olds College Professional Racetrack…
Thursday, 29 October 2020 14:42
Mara Coote Freeman Memorial Award
The Mara Coote Freeman Memorial Award has been created to honour the memory of a great horsewoman, teacher, mentor, volunteer…
Tuesday, 27 October 2020 12:34
Trooper John ready for Don Getty Handicap
A small tear tried to work it’s way down the cheek of normally stoic trainer Tim Rycroft. But Rycroft quickly…
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 14:01
Solo Ring grits out 'upset' win in CTHS Sales stake at Century Mile
Uncontested speed from a horse with a heart the size of rhinoceros isn’t fair. It’s like letting a pitcher with…
Tuesday, 13 October 2020 12:11
Whitehall pushing hard for Canada's Leading Jockey title
It’s a race that is still two months away from the finish line but it’s going to come right down…
Monday, 05 October 2020 10:49
Free Thought strings together a record winning streak
It was incredible. And somehow incredibly overlooked. Race after race after race, Alberta-owned, trained and based Quarter Horse Free Thought…
Wednesday, 30 September 2020 21:12
Record Setter - Free Thought (video)
With a world record 18 wins in a row, William Leech's Free Thought will retire as one of the greatest…
Monday, 28 September 2020 08:24
Real Grace holds off late challengers to win Canadian Derby
Sometimes fairy tales, even the bittersweet ones, do come true. One certainly did in Sunday’s Canadian Derby at Century Mile…
Thursday, 24 September 2020 08:52
Diodoro always a factor in the Canadian Derby
Earlier this week I wrote about the Rico Walcott factor - the eight-time Alberta jockey champion and winner of five…
Thursday, 24 September 2020 08:46
The Year Of The Mask - 2020 Canadian Derby Feature (video)
Western Canada’s biggest race! Check out some of the local favourites vying in the 91st running of the Canadian Derby.…
Wednesday, 23 September 2020 08:58
Candian Derby Schedule of Events
POST POSITION DRAWS: Wednesday, September 23 I 12:00pm *Live streamed on Facebook and Youtube CANADIAN DERBY PREVIEW: Saturday, September 26…
Monday, 21 September 2020 23:15
Walcott aboard Synergy for 91st Canadian Derby this Sunday
Follow the money, aka jockey Rico Walcott. Maybe it’s that simple when it comes to picking the winner of Sunday’s…
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