The  OBJECT of the Society shall be to encourage and ensure co-operative effort in all matters pertaining to the production and improvement of the Standardbred Horse in the Province of Alberta, and to co-operate with the Associations and Societies of other Provinces in the Dominion of Canada and States of the United States of America/or other Associations in other Countries..
The Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) was formed to represent and protect the best interests of Standardbred industry participants and bring about a closer, more understanding relationship among members, racetracks, racing associations, governing bodies and the public.

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NEWS AND UPDATES 

A Galvanizing Time for "Team Hennessy"

Rod Hennessy is no stranger to the highs and lows of the harness racing roller coaster. Unfortunately for his family, the lows are right now are affecting them all in a different sort of way....read on
Courtesy Standardbred Canada

ATTENTION DRIVERS!!

DRIVERS - would you like to change your song for October 31st racing???
Jamie Jungquist had an idea for a Halloween song, and Century Marketing thinks it would be great if everyone was willing to join in on some Halloween fun.
 
Here's the list. Please let Colleen Haining know asap.
 
 
1.Thriller – Michael Jackson
2. Somebodies watching me – Rockwell
3. Disturbia – Rihanna
4. Highway to Hell – ACDC
5. Don’t Fear the Reaper – Blue Oyster Cult
6. Creep – Radiohead
7. Ghostbusters – Ray Parker Jr
8. People are Strange – The Doors
9. Black Magic Woman --Santana
10.Hungry liker the Wolf – Duran Duran
11. Running with the Devil – Vanhalen
12. Zombie – The Cranberries
13. Psycho Killer – Talking Heads
14. This is Halloween -- Marilyn Mansen
15. Monster Mash – Bobby Pickett
16. Phantom of the Opera – Andre Lloyd Webber
17. Haunted – Beyonce
18. Haunted -- Taylor Swift
19. Nightmare on My Street – DJ jazzy and the fresh prince
20. Superstition – Stevie Wonder
21. Time Warp – RHP
22. Dark Horse – Katy Perry
23. Monster – Lady Gaga
24. I want Candy – Bow Wow Wow
25. Scary Monsters --David Bowie
26. Season of the Witch – Donovan
27. Witchy Woman -- Eagles

Brandon Campbell Has Crazy Tuesday

The 11-race card at Century Downs on Tuesday (Oct. 20) saw driver Brandon Campbell visit the winner’s circle on six occasions, five of which came with pupils from his training barn....read on
Courtesy Standardbred Canada

BEST WESTERN OFFERING RACE AND STAY PACKAGE

ALBERTA SIRE STAKES SUPER FINALS -
​the CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS

Yesterday (October 17th, 2020) marked the one of the biggest days in harness racing in Alberta with the Alberta Sire Stakes Super Finals. Two and three year old Alberta bred fillies, colts and geldings have been fighting for a spot on the racetrack by earning points and money in the three separate stakes series over the year. The top nine entered in each class raced in the $50,000 Finals while the horses entered just outside of that top nine raced in the $10,000 Consolation Races.
 
The Super Final races kicked off in Race 8 and track record holder, Burning Hot driven by Phil Giesbrecht, idled along in the pocket before taking on Custard Smoothie around the final turn to win the first Super Final by a length in 1:57.2. 
In Race 9, just after the quarter mark as the tempo was slowing, Dave Kelly popped the pocket and shot to the front with Dragon Energy where he stayed creating a larger and larger gap between him and the rest of the pack as the race progressed to take the win in 1:56.1.
 Dave Kelly also took the win in Race 10 with Past Affair. Past Affair took the early lead and Miss Itunes battled for the front and stuck her neck out along the backstretch however Past Affair rallied along the inside rail to regain the lead and take the win in 1:58.3. 
In the final Super Final race of the day Criminal Record took the early lead followed by Buerger. Major Custard driven by Brandon Campbell made a move just after the quarter mark to take the lead after a bit of a wobbly start. Horse made an effort to overtake Major Custard along the backstretch but Major Custard opened up to create a seven length lead and take the race in 1:55.4. 
 
You can see the results from all the races here  
The Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) was formed to represent and protect the best interests of Standardbred industry participants and bring about a closer, more understanding relationship among members, racetracks, racing associations, governing bodies and the public.  
For more, visit www.asha.ab.ca and follow ASHA on social media.

​Alberta 2020 Super Finals Complete

The brightest stars from the Alberta Sires Stakes program clashed in a quartet of $50,000 Super Finals during Saturday afternoon’s program at Century Downs....read on
​​Courtesy Standardbred Canada

SUPER FINALS WINNERS 2020

Congratulations to all the winners and their connections!
​2020 ABSS SUPER FINALS CONSOLATIONS:
  • Two-Yr-Old Filly Super Final Champion - Outlawsharkatstic
  • ​Two-Yr-Old Colt/Geldings Super Final Champion - Rockin Novel
  • Three-Yr-Old Filly Super Final Champion - Blue Star Raquel
  • Three-Yr-Old Colt/Gelding Super Final Champion - Wink N Win
2020 ABSS SUPER FINALS CHAMPIONS:
  • Two-Yr-Old Filly Super Final Champion - Burning Hot
  • ​Two-Yr-Old Colt/Gelding Super Final Champion -  Dragon Energy
  • Three-Yr-Old Filly Super Final Champion - Past Affair
  • ​Three-Yr-Old Colt/Gelding Super Final Champion - Major Custard

DID YOU PURCHASE A YEARLING!?

Thank you to all the purchasers from the 2020 ASHA Yearling Sale - this was the fastest payments were received!! (If they aren't in, they are on their way to the office) which means two things;
  1. Consignors cheques have already been issued (to the Agents) and many have been received. If you have not received your consignor cheque, please call the office to learn when it was mailed out, or to whom it was issued.
  2. TRANSFERS  will be sent to Standardbred Canada by October 22nd. Please call Standardbred Canada or the ASHA office to assure the correct names will appear and notifications of Stakes will be issued to the right person. 
Thanks again to everyone! 

Stage Set for Alberta Super Finals

The brightest stars from the Alberta Sires Stakes program will clash in a quartet of $50,000 Super Finals during Saturday afternoon’s program at Century Downs, and a number of undefeated performers will put their impressive records on the line....read on
​​Courtesy Standardbred Canada

THIS SATURDAY - DON'T MISS IT!!
THE CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS  -
THE ALBERTA SIRE STAKES SUPER FINALS!

Courtesy Horse Racing Alberta

Century Open To Tiempo Hanover

Winning races is something Tiempo Hanover has mastered the art of this season, and his Tuesday triumph in the $9,000 Open at Century Downs makes it 10-for-19 on the season for the photogenic pacer....read on
​​Courtesy Standardbred Canada

A Sweet Trip For Stash The Cookies

A slugfest between the two favourites in Saturday's $9,000 Fillies & Mares Open Pace at Century Downs opened the door for Stash The Cookies to stash some serious loot and provide the longshot players with something to be thankful for this holiday weekend....read on
​​Courtesy Standardbred Canada

'Young Guns' Rising In Alberta

It's a little hard to fathom that the Alberta Sires Stakes Super Finals are just 10 days away (Saturday, Oct. 17). In advance of the lucrative Alberta Sires Stakes showdowns, Horse Racing Alberta's marketing arm has assembled yet another quality video piece, this time focusing on the up and coming trainers and drivers in the province, many of which have already started to leave their mark on the industry....read on
​​Courtesy Standardbred Canada

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HRA HOURS of OPERATION at CENTURY DOWNS RACETRACK

Starting August 1, 2020, through to September 30, 2020
Tues - Thurs - Fri - Sat
8:30 am to 2:00 pm
For a list of OTB's in Southern Alberta, click this link ...HERE

The OFFICIAL Stakes Schedule and Calendar

Below are the OFFICIAL  Stakes Schedule and Calendar respectively.
​PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE SCHEDULE COULD CHANGE DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THE CONTROL OF ASHA
2020 Race Calendar -
Revised September 17th 
2020 Stakes Schedule
Revised September 17, 2020

ASHA ACCEPTS
​ E-TRANSFERS

The ASHA accepts payments by
e-transfer through your online banking.

You can pay your:
  • ASHA membership, 
  • Stallion registrations and Yearling Sale (prior to deadline)
  • Yearling Sale Payments
This is not to be confused with stakes payments to Standardbred Canada, or HRA, or to Colleen Haining at the racetracks/book keepers office.

Please call the ASHA office before you make a payment to assure it's a payment we can take. 
We will advise at that time what the e-mail is to send the payment to.


PLEASE NOTE: THE ASHA CHARGES $50.00 for any NSF CHEQUES!
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friendship without envy, or beauty without vanity?
Here where grace is laced with muscle and strength by gentleness confined.
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There is nothing so powerful, nothing less violent;
there is nothing so quick, nothing more patient.
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All our history is in his industry.
We are his heirs;
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HRA CONTACT #'s/RENEWALs

Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is requesting that you go ONLINE to renew your license(s), as there is limited access to the backstretch

HRA RENEWAL FORM  (Click to open)

PO BOX 1376,
Nisku AB
T9E 7M0

CENTURY MILE: PH. (587) 416-5455 FAX: (587) 416-5460
EMAIL: lscafe@thehorses.com

CENTURY DOWNS: PH. (587)-34977 Ext: 7800 FAX: (587) 349-7794
​EMAIL: bgerlitz@thehorses.com 


All information can be located here:
​https://thehorses.com/regulatory/license-application-forms

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