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Harness racing returning to Century Mile after a year-long hiatus

Nov 17,2021

For the first time in almost a year, harness racing returns to Nisku's Century Mile on Friday. "It's been a long time; we're excited about coming back," said Fred Gillis executive-director of the...

Highfields's breeding operations paying handsome dividends...

Nov 15,2021

Curtis Stock for Horse Racing Alberta

The goal of Highfield Investment Group's thoroughbred racing and breeding operation were, to say the least, lofty when, it was initially formed in...

Olds College Racetrack Programs graduate Janine Smith chats with...

Nov 06,2021

Julie Brewster for Horse Racing Alberta

It’s Breeders’ Cup and we had a chance to catch up with Olds College Racetrack Programs graduate Janine Smith who is at Del Mar with $2M NetJets...

Rath has big plans for Wave Burner after Canada Cup Futurity win

Nov 02,2021

Curtis Stock for Horse Racing Alberta

The 2021 Quarter Horse racing season ended pretty much the same way it had started for Priddis, Alberta lawyer Jeff Rath: in the winner's circle when...

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Harness racing returning to Century Mile after a year-long hiatus

Highfields's breeding operations paying handsome dividends...

Olds College Racetrack Programs graduate Janine Smith chats with...

Rath has big plans for Wave Burner after Canada Cup Futurity win

Beauregard still trying to recover from September 2020 finish line accident

Marti's sudden success the result of 10 years of hard work, struggle and overcoming injury

"The shoes have been pulled" — Trooper John taking a well-earned retirement

Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic good to Grieves over the years, takes home two more wins Saturday

Danard a big proponent of Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic from its inception

"Horses are amazing athletes" - a conversation with Ryan-Nugent-Hopkins

Uncharacteristic comes out on top in three-horse battle for the Canadian Derby

Also-ran stake races on Derby Day filled with exceptional talent

92nd Canadian Derby post position draw and morning-line favourites

Canadian Derby nominations closed; Diodoro bringing Myopic, looking for yet another Derby win

Empire Equestrian's Neyka confident extra distance in Derby will give the edge to Bodemonster

En su primer año en Century Mile, Gonzalez neck and neck with Walcott for lead jockey title

Danny Jones - a marathon man and a horse he calls Peanut

"I've been fortunate to represent a lot of good riders..."- a conversation with Bob Fowlis

Tony's Tapit overcomes poor start, late bid by Bodemonster in Count Lathum

Stringhalt condition no impediment to Stone Carver, wins Spangled Jimmy in near-record time

"Raider gives me joy", says Landry after horrific five-month battle with COVID

Tony's Tapit spectacular in come-from-behind win at Century Mile

Jumeirah Coast's 'come from last place win' a roller coaster ride for trainer Craig Smith

Western Canada Handicap a tough win for Tony's Tapit - sophomore horse shows great resilience

Impressive wins in multiple stake races over weekend at Century Mile

Four wins on a Friday night is alright by Andre Martin

After 60 years of training, MacDonald still getting wins from a select stable

Digging deep in challenging fields second nature for bug Desean Bynoe

Good spring training is showing huge results for Rycroft

Real Grace's winning ways an inspiration for Brown to keep fighting terminal diagnosis

Two stallions added to Alberta Thoroughbred and Harness breeding operations

COVID-19: Temporary Closure

Lancaster on a roll with 10 wins in 12 starts

Driving two 4-5 morning-line favourites, Campbell wins both major stakes at Century Mile

Elimination race winners set stage for Western Canada Pacing Derby final

Major Custard comes with his own winner’s circle

"While other sports shut down, horse racing in Alberta exploded"

Trooper John ready for Don Getty Handicap

Solo Ring grits out 'upset' win in CTHS Sales stake at Century Mile

Whitehall pushing hard for Canada's Leading Jockey title

Free Thought strings together a record winning streak

Real Grace holds off late challengers to win Canadian Derby

Diodoro always a factor in the Canadian Derby

Walcott aboard Synergy for 91st Canadian Derby this Sunday

Shannon 'Sugar' Doyle recalls his lifelong passion for horse racing

Shimshine nips Regal Max by a half in the Alberta Breeders'

Alberta Breeders' Fall Classic shaping up to be 10-11 full-field races

Sunday record handle at Century Mile, 280% handle increase over 2019

Smith wins Sonoma with Music At Work, in running for top trainer

Frey back in the groove after spinal injury

Walcott back atop the jockey standings at Century Mile

Kingston always able to get a horse ready

Malvaez gets first career win on 50-1 longshot Fairy Barb

The horses come first in life

Handle record for opening night at Century Mile

Mountaineer Jockey Wins Prestigious George Woolf Memorial Award

Nine-win weekend vaults Kelly into leading driver

Henry scores big upset with Mrs Suhwiggins in Super Finals racing

Draws are set for Saturday night Super Finals

Lancaster qualifies five for Super Finals

He's never going to win a beauty pageant

Outlaw Aceofspades looks to be very tough in Maverick Elimination

Hoerdt makes best of disadvantageous post draws

Century Mile harness meet kicks off this Sunday afternoon

Explode awarded Canadian Derby win after bumper-car stretch drive with Journeyman

"Arguably the best Canadian Derby field ever assembled"

Winning the Canadian Derby would be a boyhood dream

Strong. Strong. Strong.

Brown on a hot streak, winning three of last six races

Walcott back in the saddle, Badrie riding high

Surprising stake payouts this weekend at Century Mile

Walcott Cleared to Race

Raider enjoys torrential downpour in RedTail Landing Handicap

Taking chances paying off for Neyka