Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Alberta Division)

10/22/2026

🏇 ALBERTA-BRED RUNNERS SET FOR $100,000 IN STAKES ACTION THIS SATURDAY!

Five Alberta-bred two-year-olds will take on the competition in the $50,000 Birdcatcher Stakes and $50,000 Freedom of the City Stakes this Saturday, October 24, at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino!

🏆 RACE 5 – $50,000 BIRDCATCHER STAKES

⏰ Post Time: 3:37 PM
🐎 Two-Year-Olds | 1 1/16 Miles | 6 Entries

Two Alberta-bred geldings will face three BC-breds and one Kentucky-bred runner.

🐎 DARK STATE (Fed Biz) – Trained by Dave Nicholson, Dark State has made a promising start to his career with a second and third-place finish in his first two outings. Bred by Dawson Guhle, the gelding is owned by Daulton Siwak, Vernon Harder, Sherry Rinholm, John Guhle and Bruce Ternan.

🐎 PATRIOT’S WORD (Thousand Words) – Trained by Karline Kingston, Patriot’s Word enters the race following two strong stakes performances, finishing third in the CTHS Sales Stakes and second in the Alberta Premier’s Futurity. Bred by Pierre Esquirol, the gelding is owned by Pierre Esquirol, Karline Kingston and Pat Schaffer.

🏆 RACE 6 – $50,000 FREEDOM OF THE CITY STAKES

⏰ Post Time: 4:04 PM
🐎 Two-Year-Old Fillies | 7 1/2 Furlongs | 7 Entries

Three Alberta-bred fillies will line up against three Kentucky-breds and one BC-bred in this $50,000 stakes event.

🐎 QUEEN ASTRID (Absolutely Stylish) – Winner of this season’s black-type Sturgeon River Stakes, Queen Astrid also finished second in the CTHS Sales Stakes. Trained by Rod Cone, the filly has a career record of 5-1-1-1 and earnings of US $36,915. She was bred by Dr. Steven Smith and is owned by Al Pitchko.

🐎 LET’S GO (Fed Biz) – Fresh off a victory in her most recent start, Let’s Go will be looking to build on that winning performance. Bred by Moonshine Meadow Ranch, the filly is trained by Gonzalo Anderson and owned by Crystal Cates and Gonzalo Anderson.

🐎 ASINIY’S STORM (Tap Master) – This Alberta-bred filly has shown promise in stakes company, finishing third in both the CTHS Sales Stakes and Sturgeon River Stakes this season. Trained by Karline Kingston, she was bred by Pierre Esquirol and is owned by Marcel Desjarlais.

👏 Best of luck to all the Alberta-bred runners, their breeders, owners, trainers and connections!

🏇 Join us at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino this Saturday to cheer on Alberta's young Thoroughbred talent!

Photo of Credit: Coady Photo Canada

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10/22/2026

🐎 ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN – 2026 NATIONAL DIGITAL MIXED SALE!

📣 ENTRIES CLOSE NOVEMBER 12, 2026!

Showcase Your Thoroughbreds to Buyers Across Canada and Beyond!

The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (CTHS) is pleased to present the 2026 National Digital Mixed Sale, bringing a new standard of access, exposure and convenience to Canadian Thoroughbred sales!

Whether you're a breeder, owner or consignor, this is an opportunity to showcase your Thoroughbreds to a wider audience through a convenient online sales platform.

🏇 NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR:

Broodmares
Weanlings
Yearlings
Horses of Racing Age
Stallion Seasons
Stallion Shares

📅 IMPORTANT SALE DATES

🔴 ENTRIES CLOSE: NOVEMBER 12, 2026

💻 ONLINE BIDDING: NOVEMBER 19–24, 2026

⏰ Bidding opens November 19 at 9:00 AM.

Don't miss your opportunity to be part of this national sale!

📲 ENTER YOUR THOROUGHBREDS TODAY!

Visit https://cthsnational.com/digital-sales for sale information and entry details.

10/21/2026

A great opportunity to get involved in Alberta’s horse racing industry! 🐎

Programs like this are essential to developing the next generation of industry professionals. Check it out!

🐎 Your Career in Horse Racing Starts Here! 🐎

The Professional Racetrack Groom Program is now open! From training to employment in just a few short weeks, this is your chance to join Alberta’s exciting horse racing industry and work alongside incredible equine athletes every day.

10/19/2026

🏆 ALBERTA SIRE STAKES WINNERS!
🐎 Showcasing Alberta Stallions BOISTEROUS & FED BIZ!

The $50,000 Alberta Sire Stakes Debutante and $50,000 Alberta Sire Stakes Derby took place on Saturday, October 17, at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, with BOISTEROUS and FED BIZ siring the winning runners!

These two stakes races showcased the offspring of stallions who stood in Alberta during the 2022 breeding season, with a combined $100,000 in stakes purses.

🏆 RACE 5 – $50,000 ALBERTA SIRE STAKES DERBY
Three-Year-Olds

🥇 KAMAL (Fed Biz – Many Kisses, by Unbridled’s Image)

KAMAL added another stakes victory to his impressive 2026 season! The CTHS Alberta Sale graduate and son of Alberta stallion FED BIZ captured the Alberta Sire Stakes Derby after winning the Beaufort Stakes earlier this season. Bred by Red Hawk Ranch and owned by Mohamad Khan, KAMAL has career earnings of approximately CDN $141,755.

🌟 THE ALBERTA ADVANTAGE!

These stakes victories highlight the quality and potential of Alberta-sired Thoroughbreds and the valuable racing opportunities available to breeders and owners through Alberta's breeding and racing programs.

👏 Congratulations to both winners, their connections, and the Alberta stallions BOISTEROUS and FED BIZ!

Results available on Equibase.com

10/19/2026

🏆 ALBERTA SIRE STAKES WINNERS!
🐎 Showcasing Alberta Stallions BOISTEROUS & FED BIZ!

The $50,000 Alberta Sire Stakes Debutante and $50,000 Alberta Sire Stakes Derby took place on Saturday, October 17, at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, with BOISTEROUS and FED BIZ siring the winning runners!

These two stakes races showcased the offspring of stallions who stood in Alberta during the 2022 breeding season, with a combined $100,000 in stakes purses.

🏆 RACE 2 – $50,000 ALBERTA SIRE STAKES DEBUTANTE
Three-Year-Old Fillies

🥇 LIL MISS ADDY (Boisterous – Fastology, by Astrology)

Bred and owned by C & H Duggan Farms, LIL MISS ADDY captured her first career stakes victory! The three-year-old daughter of Alberta stallion BOISTEROUS now boasts a career record of 13-4-1-4 and earnings of approximately CDN $103,070.

🌟 THE ALBERTA ADVANTAGE!

These stakes victories highlight the quality and potential of Alberta-sired Thoroughbreds and the valuable racing opportunities available to breeders and owners through Alberta's breeding and racing programs.

👏 Congratulations to both winners, their connections, and the Alberta stallions BOISTEROUS and FED BIZ!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp1WjhwVWXs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xh4IFuhbXQ

Results available on Equibase.com

10/17/2026

An important issue for Canadian horse racing. Modernizing Section 31 is essential to keeping our industry competitive and encouraging investment here at home.

Canadian horse racing companies and thoroughbreds are moving south ...

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

🏇 THE ALBERTA ADVANTAGE – ALBERTA SIRE STAKES ENTRIES ARE SET! 🏆

Showcasing Alberta Stallions!

The entries are set for two $50,000 Alberta Sire Stakes races tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino!

These races highlight the offspring of stallions who stood in Alberta during the 2022 breeding season, with TOUR DE FORCE, FED BIZ and BOISTEROUS represented by nine runners competing for a combined $100,000 in stakes purses!

🏆 RACE 2 – $50,000 ALBERTA SIRE STAKES DEBUTANTE

Three-Year-Old Fillies | Post Time: 2:13 PM

Four fillies will compete, representing all three Alberta sires:

🐎 TIZA SUPREME QUEEN (Tour de Force) – Making her career debut for owner and breeder Workwize Ent. Stables.

🐎 DALE’S LEGACY (Fed Biz) – Bred by Side Management Ltd. and racing for owner Jacks Stable.

🐎 LIL MISS ADDY (Boisterous) – Bred and owned by C & H Duggan Farms, with career earnings of $73,579.

🐎 LUTEDIDIT (Boisterous) – Winner of this season’s Alberta Oaks and runner-up in her most recent start in the CTHS Alberta Sales Stakes. Bred by Merv Lansing, the filly has earned $64,877 for owners Hurley Racing Stable, KTM Investments Ltd. and AMH Holdings Ltd.

🏆 RACE 5 – $50,000 ALBERTA SIRE STAKES DERBY

Three-Year-Olds | Post Time: 3:37 PM

Five runners will compete, representing Alberta sires Fed Biz and Boisterous:

🐎 KAMAL (Fed Biz) – Winner of this season’s Beaufort Stakes, with career earnings of $112,548. Bred by Red Hawk Ranch and owned by Mohamad Khan.

🐎 LITTLE DID WE KNOW (Fed Biz) – Runner-up in the Beaufort Stakes, with earnings of $53,758. Bred by Starline Thoroughbreds and owned by Curtis Landry.

🐎 INCREDIBLE BUDDY (Fed Biz) – Coming off a victory in his most recent start for owner Tim Kane. Bred by Steele Valley Farms.

🐎 BIG BAD BIZOOKE (Fed Biz) – Bred by Side Management Ltd. and owned by Side Management Ltd. and Lori Going.

🐎 DURA’S HAWKEYE (Boisterous) – Runner-up in this season’s Grande Prairie Derby. Bred and owned by Merv Lansing.

🌟 THE ALBERTA ADVANTAGE!

These stakes races highlight the talent and potential of Alberta-sired Thoroughbreds and the valuable opportunities available through Alberta’s breeding and racing programs.

👏 Best of luck to all nine runners and their connections this Saturday!

📍 Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
📅 Saturday, October 17

🐎 BREED ALBERTA. RACE ALBERTA. WIN ALBERTA!

https://www.equibase.com/static/entry/RaceCardIndexCTD101726CAN-EQB.html

10/14/2026

🏇 THE ALBERTA ADVANTAGE – SHOWCASING ALBERTA STALLIONS! 🏆

Alberta sires take centre stage this Saturday, October 17, at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino!

Two $50,000 Alberta Sire Stakes races will showcase the offspring of stallions who stood in Alberta during the 2022 breeding season, highlighting the opportunities and rewards of breeding to Alberta-based stallions!

🏆 $50,000 Alberta Sire Stakes Debutante
For Three-Year-Old Fillies | 6½ Furlongs

🏆 $50,000 Alberta Sire Stakes Derby
For Three-Year-Olds | 6½ Furlongs

These two stakes races celebrate the important contribution of Alberta stallions to our Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry, providing valuable opportunities for their offspring to compete for stakes purses right here in Alberta.

🌟 THE ALBERTA ADVANTAGE!

Supporting Alberta stallions means supporting our local breeders, strengthening Alberta's Thoroughbred breeding industry and creating opportunities for the next generation of Alberta-sired racehorses!

👏 Best of luck to all the horses and their connections competing this Saturday!

📍 Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
📅 Saturday, October 17 Post time 1:45 PM

🐎 BREED ALBERTA. RACE ALBERTA. WIN ALBERTA!

View entries for both races at https://www.equibase.com/static/entry/CTD101726CAN-EQB.html

10/13/2026

Join the important conversation with the new ownership group about the future of racing in Alberta!
Tomorrow - October 14th at 12 PM in the Homestretch Room upstairs at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino! Another Townhall Open House will follow at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino on October 20th at 2 PM in the Triple Crown Suites.

Join us Wednesday, October 14th, for a Town Hall meeting with the new ownership group at Century Downs!

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM (Noon)
📍 Homestretch Room – Upstairs at Century Downs

This is a great opportunity for our horsemen and racing community to come together, hear from the new ownership group, and participate in an open discussion about the future of racing.

☕ Refreshments and pastries will be served!

We encourage everyone to attend and be part of the conversation!