Western Canada Pacing Derby To Air On PrimeTime Racing November 09, 2026 PrimeTime Racing is heading to Alberta later this month for live coverage of the 2026 Western Canada Pacing Derby from Century Mile.
HRA And Olds College Relaunch Groom Course November 04, 2026 The Professional Racetrack Groom Course is returning in 2027 through a long-standing partnership between Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) and Olds College of Agriculture & Technology’s Industry Training & C...
Horse Racing Alberta On Sale Of Century Racetracks September 30, 2026 Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is welcoming new ownership of Alberta’s two “A” circuit racetracks and looking forward to a new chapter for the province’s horse racing industry, stated the organization on ...
Changes To Alberta Rules Of Racing Effective May 1 April 22, 2026 Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) released the 2026 Directive for the Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta on Tuesday, April 22.
Horse Racing Alberta Unveils 2026-2028 Business Plan February 20, 2026 Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) released its 2026-2028 Business Plan on Friday, Feb. 20, outlining a clear and strategic roadmap to strengthen, modernize and grow Alberta’s horse racing and breeding indust...
2025 O'Brien Award Winners Announced January 31, 2026 Standardbred Canada announced the winners of the 2025 O’Brien Awards, honouring Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season, at the Black-Tie Gala on Saturday, Jan. 31 at the J-AAR Expo Centr...
Horse Racing Alberta Announces 2026 Budget January 01, 2026 Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) has approved the 2026 Budget.
Lights On, Action Begins: Night Racing Comes To Century Downs March 25, 2025 Century Downs Racetrack & Casino is set to make history by hosting its inaugural night racing for Standardbreds on Wednesday, April 2.
USHWA Announces 2024 Media Award Winners January 14, 2025 The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) announced its 2024 media award winners on Tuesday, Jan. 14, including a number of Canadian recipients.
Horse Racing Alberta Supports Research On Injury Prevention January 09, 2025 Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) announced on Thursday, Jan. 9 that it is supporting pioneering research aimed at improving the prediction and prevention of racehorse injuries with a six-figure donation to ...
Finalists Announced For Media Excellence Awards January 08, 2025 Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024 Media Excellence Awards, which will be presented at the O’Brien Awards Gala on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at the Hilton Mississauga/M...
Increases For Alberta Purses And Horsemen's Programs November 28, 2024 Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) announced on Thursday, Nov. 28 that its 2025 budget has been approved and includes marked increases to purse allocations and horsemen’s programs across all breeds.
Race Reports From Alberta Now Available July 30, 2024 Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) has partnered with Standardbred Canada (SC) to post daily judges reports from Alberta's Standardbred racetracks on the SC website.