March 29, 2020:

Alberta Standardbred Horse Association President Bill Andrew has written an open letter to members of the province’s Standardbred racing industry. In the letter he explains what the readjusted, tentative plans are for Alberta harness racing and related activities in light of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic....read on

March 17, 2020:

On Tuesday, March 17, the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) advised its members and partner organizations that live harness racing would be put on hold effectively immediately due to the province declaring a state of emergency....read on

March 12, 2020:

The North American harness racing industry is not immune to the effects of the world's current COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, with many tracks cancelling races or forced into emergency action....read on

March 8, 2020:

On Sunday afternoon (March 8) at Century Downs, Outlaw Allie Oops moved to the lead by the half and went on to win her eighth consecutive race....read on

February 2, 2020:

Custard Lite ($4.10) and driver Mike Hennessy proved to be too much to handle during Century Downs’ top-class pacing race on Sunday (Feb. 2), as the duo ground down the leader on the outer tier and went on to notch a 1:58.4 win in the $8,100 contest....read on

January 26, 2020:

Harness racing returned to Century Downs Racetrack & Casino on Sunday (Jan. 26) for the first card of the 2020 race meet....read on

January 11, 2020:

While in a paddock meeting to discuss the extreme weather conditions and racing, horsepeople voted to cancel racing on Sunday, January 19 at Century Mile....read on

August 4, 2019:

With many close calls resulting in him not winning, Iwontdothatagain pounced on the pacesetter rounding the final turn to win in the $9,000 Open Pace at Century Downs on Sunday, Aug. 4 for the first time since April....read on

August 3, 2019:

Kelly Hoerdt owned the winner's circle through first three races of Century Downs' Saturday afternoon program....read on

July 29, 2019:

“The best way to get respect in this industry is to put in the time. You learn fast things aren’t going to be easy, but you can’t let that stop you. If you love the animals and your job, work hard to get what you want.”...read on

July 27, 2019:

With a name like Scardy Cat, the front end of a horse race might be the best place to hang out. That spot certainly seemed to be to the winner's liking on Saturday (July 27) for Packwood Grand day at Century Downs Racetrack & Casino....read on

July 24, 2019:

Following a pillar-to-post win last week, Silent Rescue ($5.10) worked to repel a stern Real Buzz for a 1:56.1 score in Wednesday's (July 24) featured optional claiming pace at Century Downs....read on

July 21, 2019:

After being absent from action since December, Baylor Out ($12.50) wasted no time finding his groove again, capturing Sunday's (July 21) $9,000 Open Pace at Century Downs by a widening two lengths over pacesetter Wrangler Cash....read on

July 20, 2019:

Lady Neigh Neigh jumped up to the Open Fillies & Mares class Saturday afternoon at Century Downs, and she had little problem taking care of business for driver Brandon Campbell....read on

July 14, 2019:

Stalking quick fractions set by a runaway leader, Major Winker reeled in tiring horses to pull a 10-1 upset in the $46,000 Alberta Marksman Final on Sunday, July 14 at Century Downs....read on