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
Racing Deals With COVID-19 Outbreak
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
Another Slam Dunk For ‘Allie Oops’
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
Custard Lite Cuts The Mustard
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
Century Downs Hosts 2020 Opener
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
Notice Regarding Races At Century Mile
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
Iwontdothatagain Finally Does It Again
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
Hoerdt Trainees Triple At Century Downs
August 3, 2019:
Kelly Hoerdt owned the winner's circle through first three races of Century Downs' Saturday afternoon program....read on
Haining’s Drive To Succeed
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
Scardy Cat Flees Foes In Victory
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
Silent Rescue Strong At Century
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
Baylor Out Scores; Clark Trebles
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
Lady Neigh Neigh Takes Century Open
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
Major Winker Works To Marksman Win
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
Sparkling Mile From Mrs Suhwiggins
July 13, 2019:
With the majority of the attention on divisional standouts Hottieonthehorizon and Rockin Mystery, Mrs Suhwiggins picked the perfect time to best both of those rivals for the first time en route to victory in the $45,700 Alberta Diamond Final on Saturday (July 13) at Century Downs....read on
