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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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IMPORTANT NOTICE The ASHA Horsemen's Bookkeeper will NOT be available from February 11th through to March 8th. All requisitions submitted YESTERDAY, Monday February 6th - cheques will be issued and available for pick up tomorrow Wednesday February 5th from 12 noon to 3:30PM. The FINAL day to pick up cheques is Friday February 10th. ALL requisitions MUST be received by Wednesday February 8th at 4PM and cheques will be issued and ready for pick up Friday February 10th from 12 noon to 3:30PM. |
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Jeff Robillard (Horse Racing Alberta) featuring Tyler Redwood in "Tyler Redwood: Nine Months Later"
Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2022 Media Excellence Awards, which will be presented at the O’Brien Awards Gala on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale Hotel in Mississauga, Ont.
Now in its 15th year, the Media Excellence Awards program honours those who have, through one piece of exceptional work, covered Canadian harness racing in a manner that is extraordinary and of broad national appeal.
Ontario Racing is sponsoring the Media Excellence Awards for the seventh consecutive year.
The finalists in the Outstanding Written Work category are Dave Briggs and Jeff Robillard.
A three-time winner of this award, Dave Briggs is a finalist again in 2022 for his feature, "There's still some magic left in the old game." The story, which was published on July 19 on Harness Racing Update, covers this past summer's magical evening of harness racing at The Meadowlands highlighted by historic performances from Canadian stars Bulldog Hanover and Beach Glass.
Jeff Robillard is a finalist in this category for the second straight year for his story, "Tyler Redwood: Nine Months Later," which was originally published on May 11 on Horse Racing Alberta's website thehorses.com. In this follow-up to his 2021 Media Excellence Award nominated feature, “Redwood Candid on Past Addiction Issues," Robillard shared an update on horseman Tyler Redwood and his desire to help others fighting addictions.
Jeff Robillard (Horse Racing Alberta) featuring Tyler Redwood in "Tyler Redwood: Nine Months Later"
Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2022 Media Excellence Awards, which will be presented at the O’Brien Awards Gala on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale Hotel in Mississauga, Ont.
Now in its 15th year, the Media Excellence Awards program honours those who have, through one piece of exceptional work, covered Canadian harness racing in a manner that is extraordinary and of broad national appeal.
Ontario Racing is sponsoring the Media Excellence Awards for the seventh consecutive year.
The finalists in the Outstanding Written Work category are Dave Briggs and Jeff Robillard.
A three-time winner of this award, Dave Briggs is a finalist again in 2022 for his feature, "There's still some magic left in the old game." The story, which was published on July 19 on Harness Racing Update, covers this past summer's magical evening of harness racing at The Meadowlands highlighted by historic performances from Canadian stars Bulldog Hanover and Beach Glass.
Jeff Robillard is a finalist in this category for the second straight year for his story, "Tyler Redwood: Nine Months Later," which was originally published on May 11 on Horse Racing Alberta's website thehorses.com. In this follow-up to his 2021 Media Excellence Award nominated feature, “Redwood Candid on Past Addiction Issues," Robillard shared an update on horseman Tyler Redwood and his desire to help others fighting addictions.
2023 Aberta Race Days
NOTES: Dates/times are subject to change for circumstances beyond our control.
September 9th - this will be a double card. (Century Mile)
September 24th - ASHA Yearling Sale
December 24/31 - Racing on December 31st (NOT December 24th)
Colour code:
BLUE - Century Mile Racetrack and Casino
YELLOW - Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
GREEN - The Track on 2
SALMON - Double Card
September 9th - this will be a double card. (Century Mile)
September 24th - ASHA Yearling Sale
December 24/31 - Racing on December 31st (NOT December 24th)
Colour code:
BLUE - Century Mile Racetrack and Casino
YELLOW - Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
GREEN - The Track on 2
SALMON - Double Card
LIST OF ALBERTA HOLIDAYS below is for members reference only.
ALBERTA SIRES STAKES ALBERTA STANDARDBRED HORSE ASSOCIATION 2023 STALLION REGISTRATION FORM ALBERTA SIRES STAKE # 45 Due Date – December 31, 2022
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2023 Stallion Nomination Form Pg 1 click HERE for PDF
2023 Stallion Nomination Form Pg 2 click HERE for PDF
2023 Stallion Nomination Form Pg 2 click HERE for PDF
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HORSE RACING ALBERTA |
The Horses Podcast #3 Show Notes
In this edition of the podcast, Dawn Lupul interviews the CEO of Horse Racing Alberta, Kent Verlik, about the Breed Incentive Program and how it continues to grow.
The topics include:
In this edition of the podcast, Dawn Lupul interviews the CEO of Horse Racing Alberta, Kent Verlik, about the Breed Incentive Program and how it continues to grow.
The topics include:
- How the funds have increased
- What is in store for the future
- Optimism for continued growth
IF you missed Episode 2
The Horses Podcast #2 Show Notes
In this episode, Dawn Lupul talks with Mike Vanin, Fred Gillis, and Dale Zukowski about some of the challenges and successes from the 2022 horse racing seasons for Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, and Quarter Horses.
The discussions include:
The Horses Podcast #2 Show Notes
In this episode, Dawn Lupul talks with Mike Vanin, Fred Gillis, and Dale Zukowski about some of the challenges and successes from the 2022 horse racing seasons for Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, and Quarter Horses.
The discussions include:
- Getting back to normal after the challenges of the pandemic
- New programs and opportunities for 2023
- - Some of the things they are proud about on behalf of their associations
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And if you missed Episode 1
The Horses Podcast #1 Show Notes
In this episode, Kent Verlik, the CEO of Horse Racing Alberta, describes some of the challenges HRA faced in the year leading up to the pandemic and what extraordinary steps were taken to ensure that horse racing could continue to thrive in Alberta.
He also covers:
The Horses Podcast #1 Show Notes
In this episode, Kent Verlik, the CEO of Horse Racing Alberta, describes some of the challenges HRA faced in the year leading up to the pandemic and what extraordinary steps were taken to ensure that horse racing could continue to thrive in Alberta.
He also covers:
- the funding agreement with the Alberta government and the slot revenue claw-back to 50%
- the cessation of holdbacks from racetrack operators
- the addition of Track on Two as a racing entertainment centre
- the rules of racing, where they can be found, and the rule change process
- the 5-year agreements with the racing associations and racetrack operators
- purse increases and the pursuit of further revenue streams in the province
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STANDARDBRED CANADA |
2022 O’Brien Award Finalists Announced
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Fun For Fans (ASHA/Meridian Farms)
Jeff Robillard (HRA)
Mike Little (Shine Light Entertainment)
In the Outstanding Video, Film or Broadcast category, the finalists are Cujo Entertainment and Horse Racing Alberta. New for the 2022 awards, broadcast submissions were restricted in length to a 15-minute video or excerpt.
Ontario-based Cujo Entertainment is a finalist for its excerpt of "2022 Hambletonian," a one-hour broadcast covering the 97th edition of the Hambletonian from The Meadowlands, which was won by Canadian-born trainer Jim Campbell. Produced for the Hambletonian Society and hosted by Greg Blanchard, the broadcast aired live on the Central Ontario Standardbred Association's Facebook page on Aug. 6 then was featured two weeks later on CBS Sports Network.
A two-time winner of this award, Horse Racing Alberta is a finalist for "2022 HRA Fun For Fans Promo," a video that tells the story of the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association's Fun For Fans charity initiative that has spanned 10 years and raised more than $250,000 for charities province-wide. Produced by Jeff Robillard of Horse Racing Alberta and Mike Little of Shine Light Entertainment, the video first aired on the Horse Racing Alberta website and social media channels on Sept. 22.
Fun For Fans (ASHA/Meridian Farms)
Jeff Robillard (HRA)
Mike Little (Shine Light Entertainment)
In the Outstanding Video, Film or Broadcast category, the finalists are Cujo Entertainment and Horse Racing Alberta. New for the 2022 awards, broadcast submissions were restricted in length to a 15-minute video or excerpt.
Ontario-based Cujo Entertainment is a finalist for its excerpt of "2022 Hambletonian," a one-hour broadcast covering the 97th edition of the Hambletonian from The Meadowlands, which was won by Canadian-born trainer Jim Campbell. Produced for the Hambletonian Society and hosted by Greg Blanchard, the broadcast aired live on the Central Ontario Standardbred Association's Facebook page on Aug. 6 then was featured two weeks later on CBS Sports Network.
A two-time winner of this award, Horse Racing Alberta is a finalist for "2022 HRA Fun For Fans Promo," a video that tells the story of the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association's Fun For Fans charity initiative that has spanned 10 years and raised more than $250,000 for charities province-wide. Produced by Jeff Robillard of Horse Racing Alberta and Mike Little of Shine Light Entertainment, the video first aired on the Horse Racing Alberta website and social media channels on Sept. 22.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! to all the connections of DIVINE ART
Robert James - Diane Bertrand - John Hind - owners
Nathan Sobey - Trainer/Driver
Karen Sobey - Diane Bertrand - Breeders
and to the caretakers of Nathan Sobey Racing (Robin Chase, Todd Ducharme, Thalia Martin)
Robert James - Diane Bertrand - John Hind - owners
Nathan Sobey - Trainer/Driver
Karen Sobey - Diane Bertrand - Breeders
and to the caretakers of Nathan Sobey Racing (Robin Chase, Todd Ducharme, Thalia Martin)
The finalists in the Three-Year-Old Pacing Filly category have representation from two different provinces, with Divine Art representing Alberta and Silver Label representing Ontario.
Divine Art, a daughter of Outrageous Art trained by Nathan Sobey, has strictly raced in Alberta during her career and has dominated her foes in 2022, winning 13 out of 16 races and amassing $251,562 in purses. Among those victories are wins in the Alberta Super Final and the Century Casinos Filly Pace.
An O’Brien Award finalist at age two, and trained by Nick Gallucci, Silver Label is looking to capture the award at three after falling short to stablemate Prohibition Legal a year ago. In 2022, victories for the daughter of Bettors Delight included the final of the SBOA and the OSS Super Final, and her seasonal earnings came in at $498,138.
Read the entire Standardbred Canada click HERE
Divine Art, a daughter of Outrageous Art trained by Nathan Sobey, has strictly raced in Alberta during her career and has dominated her foes in 2022, winning 13 out of 16 races and amassing $251,562 in purses. Among those victories are wins in the Alberta Super Final and the Century Casinos Filly Pace.
An O’Brien Award finalist at age two, and trained by Nick Gallucci, Silver Label is looking to capture the award at three after falling short to stablemate Prohibition Legal a year ago. In 2022, victories for the daughter of Bettors Delight included the final of the SBOA and the OSS Super Final, and her seasonal earnings came in at $498,138.
Read the entire Standardbred Canada click HERE
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Last Call! Racehorse Injury/Lameness Prevention + Care online course runs Jan 23-Feb 3. Learn from #EquineGuelph how to reduce the risk of injury and lameness in your racehorse. Special 15% discount for HRA members and free for @StandardbredCAN members. Register at TheHorsePortal.ca/HRA. Limited spaces left!
Alberta Challenge of Champions ABSS SUPER FINALS
2022 Stallion Directory & Stakes Guide
"I have just received the ASHA Stallion Directory and Stakes Guide and it is a commendable product for sure." - Gail Brassington
Below are the OFFICIAL Stakes Schedule and Calendar respectively.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE SCHEDULE COULD CHANGE DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE A.S.H.A.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE SCHEDULE COULD CHANGE DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE A.S.H.A.
2023 Race Calendar
2023 Stake Schedule
Looking for help or work?
Announcing EquineJobTrack.ca – your source for horse industry jobs across Canada!
Equine Guelph launches free employment service. Employers, post your jobs here so Equine JobTrack can help serve the horse racing industry in Alberta.
Equine Guelph launches free employment service. Employers, post your jobs here so Equine JobTrack can help serve the horse racing industry in Alberta.
HRA HOURS and CONTACT INFO
Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is requesting that you go ONLINE to renew your license(s), as there is limited access to the backstretch.
ATTENTION: As a reminder, in February 2020 we received notice from HRA that in lieu of WCB, everyone participating in the harness horse racing industry in Alberta MUST have their Standardbred Canada license and ASHA membership in order to have proper coverage as mandated by Century Casinos.
CENTURY DOWNS:
PH. (587) 349-7777 Ext: 7800 FAX: (587) 349-7794
EMAIL: bgerlitz@thehorses.com
All information can be located here:
PH. (587) 349-7777 Ext: 7800 FAX: (587) 349-7794
EMAIL: bgerlitz@thehorses.com
All information can be located here:
HORSE RACING ALBERTA
CENTURY DOWNS RACETRACK LICENSING OFFICE HOURS
CENTURY DOWNS RACETRACK LICENSING OFFICE HOURS
January 4th to March 1st, 2023 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Office closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Office closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
CENTURY
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RACETRACK LICENSING OFFICE HOURS:
PO BOX 1376,
NISKU, AB,
T9E 7M0
PH. (587) 416-5455
FAX: (587) 416-5460
EMAIL: dwaddington@thehorses.com
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RACETRACK LICENSING OFFICE HOURS:
PO BOX 1376,
NISKU, AB,
T9E 7M0
PH. (587) 416-5455
FAX: (587) 416-5460
EMAIL: dwaddington@thehorses.com
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