Thoroughbred
Thursday, 17 September 2020 08:55
The 91st running of the Canadian Derby (video)
The 91st running of the Canadian Derby. Sunday September 27th, from Century Mile in Edmonton.
Sunday, 13 September 2020 23:13
Shannon 'Sugar' Doyle recalls his lifelong passion for horse racing
Century Mile track announcer Shannon, call me ‘Sugar,’ Doyle got sold on horse racing early. “I was 10 years old…
Monday, 07 September 2020 18:36
Shimshine nips Regal Max by a half in the Alberta Breeders'
One is a Hatfield. The other is a McCoy. Shimshine and Regal Max have had a longstanding rivalry and feud…
Wednesday, 02 September 2020 19:01
Dream of a Kentucky Derby horse has finally come
Edmonton born and raised Gerry Isbister has been going to the Kentucky Derby for over 20 years always dreaming that…
Wednesday, 02 September 2020 13:15
The 24th running of the Alberta Breeder’s Fall Classic (video)
A day to celebrate horse racing in Alberta. The 24th running of the Alberta Breeder’s Fall Classic. Sunday September 6th…
Monday, 31 August 2020 22:15
Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic shaping up to be 10-11 full-field races
Craig Smith is going to be one of the busiest men on the planet on Sunday. The thoroughbred trainer will…
Monday, 24 August 2020 13:55
Sunday record handle at Century Mile, 280% handle increase over 2019
“Hey, what's that sound? Everybody look what's going down.” Those are lyrics from a Buffalo Springfield song of the late…
Monday, 17 August 2020 18:28
Smith wins Sonoma with Music At Work, in running for top trainer
Craig Smith’s mother, Jennifer Smith, was a trainer and a steward at Winnipeg’s Assiniboina Downs and is currently married to…
Monday, 10 August 2020 10:14
High hopes for Maskwecis after injury and illness
Maskwecis came into the 2018 Alberta Yearling Sale with a big, warning-sign bandage on his left, front leg. Now, the…
Friday, 07 August 2020 11:58
CTHS providing online bidding for 2020 Sales
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | NATIONAL OFFICE C.T.H.S. PROVIDING ONLINE BIDDING FOR 2020 SALES The C.T.H.S. is pleased to announce that…
Tuesday, 04 August 2020 07:09
Frey back in the groove after spinal injury
Five weeks ago thoroughbred trainer Carson Frey was feeling useless and in considerable pain. A man who likes to gallop…
Monday, 27 July 2020 14:38
Walcott back atop the jockey standings at Century Mile
The sun was well into its slide down the western sky, long shadows being pushed along by its quickening descent.…
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 12:46
Time to re-name The Journal Handicap?
Ok, that’s it. It’s time for a name change. The time-honoured prestigious Journal Handicap had it’s 65th running Sunday night…
Monday, 13 July 2020 12:01
Kingston always able to get a horse ready
Surprised? Don’t be. Bob Kingston, who runs a small seven-horse stable, isn’t the first horseman you’d think about when it…
Monday, 06 July 2020 08:52
Malvaez gets first career win on 50-1 longshot Fairy Barb
If you are going to make a splash it might as well be a big one. Like the splash of…
Monday, 29 June 2020 13:42
The horses come first in life
They are partners: the horses and the trainer, Dave Nicholson. More than anything else in his life, the horses come…
Monday, 22 June 2020 17:22
Handle record for opening night at Century Mile
It was surreal in every sense. Thoroughbred racing opened Sunday night at Century Mile without any fans. Yet they still…
Monday, 15 June 2020 16:40
Smart Fix - the come-from-behind artist
With a running style that sees Smart Fix come from the clouds it isn’t hard to pick out last year’s…
Friday, 29 May 2020 15:58
2019 CTHS Alberta Award Winners
Champion Claimer The H.B.P.A. Trophy SUPREME RUSH Champion Sprinter The Century Downs Racetrack and Casino Trophy BAR NO Q Champion…
Wednesday, 13 May 2020 14:22
Century Mile cancellation of May 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31
May 11, 2020 Mr. Paul Ryneveld Managing Director - Racing Century Downs Racetrack and Casino Century Mile Racetrack and Casino…
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