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 

2020 ASHA Yearling Sale Results 

ASHA Yearling Sale In The Books

On Saturday, September 26, the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) held its 2020 Yearling Sale at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino....read on
Courtesy Standardbred Canada

ASHA YEARLING SALE CATALOGUE 

Below is a link to print or view a (large) .pdf file of the Yearling Sale Catalogue in a LARGER FORMAT than what was printed. It will take some time to download over slower connections

2020 ASHA YEARLING SALE CATALOGUE

Campbells Wild Tuesday at Century

Trainer Michael Campbell and driver Brandon Campbell stole the show Tuesday (Sept. 22) at Century Downs, each winning in the featured events along with several other races on the 12-race card....read on
Courtesy Standardbred Canada

Corbeil Excited About First Jug Appearance

“I’ve been wanting to go to the Jug forever and I’ve said that I want to have a horse in the Jug when I go. This is my first one... We’re excited about the opportunity, that’s for sure....read on
Courtesy Standardbred Canada

Caretakers Appreciated Across the Country

​For the third consecutive year, National Caretaker Appreciation Day (NCAD) events were held across the country this past weekend (September 18 - 20) as 11 racetracks, along with numerous farms, stables and training centres recognized and rewarded caretakers in partnership with Standardbred Canada....read on
Courtesy Standardbred Canada

Horse Wins Quickest in Maverick Elims

Horse put fourth the most force to win the first of three $7,500 eliminations for the Maverick Stakes at Century Downs on Saturday (Sept. 19)....read on
​​​Courtesy Standardbred Canada

NOTICE TO HORSEMEN:

Please note that for all race days in October at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino post time will be 1:15 instead of 2:15
Racing remains at 2:15 to the end of September. 
For November post time will change to 12:15 for the time we are here at Century Downs. ​

ATTENTION HORSEMEN


The following hotel rates have been secured with the Holiday Inn at the Calgary Airport. They have been particularly generous and are looking forward to partnering with us. Check it out. This link and information will soon be available on the ASHA website as well. But for now, here it is. The link below takes you directly to our rates. Please note; you may have to show ASHA Membership upon check in. Thanks
ASHA

STAKES DATE REVISIONS

Please note the following regarding Stakes:

The ASHA B.O.D.  had a Conference call at 7:30pm on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of staying at Century Downs for an extra week. In doing this there would have to be some Stake Dates changed. The following three motions were made as a result of the phone call.
  • The Emerald Filly and Century Mile Pace will be moved from November 14th at Century Mile to November 7th at Century Downs.
  • The Don Byrne Memorial and the W.C.P.D. Eliminations and Finals will be moved from Nov. 15th and 22nd to Nov. 22nd and 29th.
  • The Shirley McClellan Breeders and the Brad Gunn Breeders Eliminations and Finals will be moved from December 5th and 12th to December 12th and 19th.   
 
Fred Gillis, Executive Director/ASHA Board of Directors

Revised Calendar and schedule below

ALBERTA STALLIONS CSSSC REGISTERED

Complete list of CSSSC Foals Eligible of 2019
Courtesy of California Standardbred Sires Stakes Committee

​Faces Of Racing: Shanisty Andres

ANOTHER ALBERTA GROOM RECOGNIZED  - CONGRATULATIONS SHANISTY!
“I think the most important thing is not to look at them as a dollar sign but as a horse. The horse doesn’t know whether you paid $3,000 for it or $30,000. It’s your job to help it reach its best, either way.”...read on
​​Courtesy Standardbred Canada

Caretakers: The Foundation of the Industry

Caretakers are the foundation of the horse racing industry. The horses are totally dependent on those who care for them around the clock, 365 days a year, and a caretaker is the first and often the last person the horse sees each day....read on
​​Courtesy Standardbred Canada

‘Cigar Box’ Blazes In Century Bets

Poised off a pocket trip, Codename Cigar Box swung around dueling leaders and strode to a 1:55.3 victory to take the first of two $16,400 divisions for the Century Bets Pace on Tuesday (Sept. 15) at Century Downs....read on
​​Courtesy Standardbred Canada

YEARLING SALE VOUCHER PRIZE PACKAGES!

There has been great efforts to put  together these fantastic offerings for the Yearling Sale Voucher this year.
Not ONLY do you have a chance to WIN a $2500 voucher towards the purchase of a Yearling at the sale on the 26th of September, but there are also 6 other packages to win this year!  

Note!! ASHA does NOT accept e-tranfers for these tickets UNLESS you purchase a COMPLETE book (10 Tickets) for $200. 
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Tickets are just $20 ea, and there are ONLY 250 AVAILABLE!

Contact Fred or Colleen to purchase tickets, or Etransfer to the ASHA office for COMPLETE books of 10 (fred@asha.ab.ca)
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PRIZES THIS YEAR
  • $2500 Yearling Sale Voucher
  • Prize #2 -Dinner for 4 at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, PLUS swag! Valued at $250.00
  • Prize #3  - Children's Package from Meridian Farms, Valued at $150.00
  • Prize #4 - 1 Year ASHA Membership for 2021, Valued up to $100
  • Prize #5 - Century Mile Racetrack and Casino Food and Beverage Gift Card, Valued at $100
  • Prize #6 - Crowfoot Wine & Spirits Gift Basket AND Sweet Relief Pastries Gift Card, Valued at $135.00
  • Prize #7 -  Old Town Pizza Airdrie and Raceway Tack Gift cards, total value of $100
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Prize #1 - $2500 Voucher towards the purchase of a Yearling
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Prize #2 -Dinner for 4 at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, PLUS swag! Valued at $250.00
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#3 - Children's Gift Package from Meridian Farms, Valued at $150.00
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#4 -1 Year ASHA Membership for 2021 , Valued up to $100
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#5 - Century Mile Racetrack and Casino Food & Beverage Gift Card, Valued at $100
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#6 - Crowfoot Wine & Spirits Gift Basket AND Sweet Relief Pastries Gift Card, Valued at #135.00
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#7 - Old Town Pizza Airdrie and Raceway Tack Gift cards, total value of $100

​Logan Gillis Gets First Win

After 27 drives, Logan Gillis grabbed the first victory of his career while also scoring his first training victory from his first start when winning at Century Downs on Saturday (Sept. 12)....read on
​​Courtesy Standardbred Canada

Faces of Racing: Jackie Starkewski

 Well done, Jackie!
My advice to new grooms is to pay attention to the horses, get to know them and respect them, they work hard for us. Be humble, there are always things to learn.”...read on
https://www.asha.ab.ca/national-caretaker-appreciation-day.html
​​Courtesy Standardbred Canada

UPDATED INFORMATION REGARDING THE 2020 ASHA YEARLING SALE!

Officials from Century Casinos Inc. and the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (A.S.H.A.) announce COVID-19 safety protocols for participants attending the upcoming September yearling sale on September 26, 2020 at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino.

“Century and ASHA are committed to providing the safest environment possible for both horses and humans on our grounds during the 2020 ASHA Yearling Sale have outlined in a joint statement, and feel that it is important that we provide consistent protocols for the convenience and safety of our staff, and participants.

The following COVID-19 safety protocols, developed in collaboration with health officials, will apply to all sales participants.
  • All consignors and their staff, veterinarians and their staff, and any other person who will be in the sales pavilion (Barn 1) or in the Homestretch Room (Sale Room in Grandstand) are required to sign a waiver (see below) provided by the A.S.H.A. Health and government officials have advised that this concentration of individuals creates the highest risk associated with conducting the sale, and both the A.S.H.A. and Century Casinos, are working to mitigate that risk.
  • EVERYONE MUST pre-register with the A.S.H.A. in order to attend. 
  • Daily screenings, including temperature checks and health questions, are required for everyone accessing the grounds. 
  • Everyone is required to wear a face covering at all times. 
  • Social distancing of at least six feet is required throughout the grounds. 
  • Capacity will be limited in the sales pavilion, including the sales arena, and throughout the grounds of Century Downs Racetrack and Casino.


This sale is NOT open to the public. Attendance will be limited to credentialed sales participants. Wrist bands will be issued to all registered participants and must be visible to security staff. Wrist bands will be colour coded per area.

>>>REQUIRED COVID Waiver<<< please print off and complete.


​ For more information and updates on safety protocols, please visit the ASHA website at asha.ab.ca. For more information, contact Fred Gillis or Colleen Haining

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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
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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

anyASHA accepts payments by
e-transfer through your online banking.

You can pay your:
  • Century Downs stall rent(past due accounts only),
  • ASHA membership, etc. electronically ; the payments you would normally make to the ASHA administration office.  
  • Stallion registrations and Yearling Sale (prior to deadline)
This is not to be confused with stakes payments to Standardbred Canada, or HRA, or to Colleen Haining at theracetracks/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 NSF any CHEQUES!
The Horse 

Where in this wide world can man find nobility without pride,
friendship without envy, or beauty without vanity?
Here where grace is laced with muscle and strength by gentleness confined.
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He serves without servility; he has fought without enmity.
There is nothing so powerful, nothing less violent;
there is nothing so quick, nothing more patient.
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England’s past has been borne on his back.
All our history is in his industry.
We are his heirs;
He is our inheritance.

Ronald Duncan
© (Copyright of) the Ronald Duncan Literary Foundation

RATES AT DAYS INN 

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

​NEED TO ORDER WIN PHOTOS? 

Congratulations on getting back to racing for the 2020 race season!
To accommodate all owners near and far we are adding alternative methods for ordering photos. This year ordering of photos can be done in a variety of different ways, while adhering to the new AHS guidelines and protocols.
To order you can contact us by text, email or have the driver yell at me as they drive by.
You can find the details below.
Century Downs | Caitlin Fancy
Text: 403-715-6532
Email: coadyphoto@telus.net
Drive by Kevin Tunney Text: 403-850-7856

Please note: the same contact methods applied to
The Track on 2 - Lacombe.

​Fall Courses on The Horse Portal!

www.TheHorsePortal.ca/HRA
FALL IS FOR LEARNING! -Try out an online short course 
SPECIAL 15% DISCOUNT FOR HRA MEMBERS 

Register at: TheHorsePortal.ca/HRA 
  
Fire & Emergency Preparedness: Oct. 5-13 
 
Horse Care & Welfare: Oct. 19-30 
 
Sickness Prevention in Horses: Nov. 16-27 
 
Horse Behaviour & Safety: Nov. 30 - Dec. 11 
 
Horse Behaviour & Safety – **New** On-Demand youth offering (ages 13-17): Opens Nov. 6 (FREE for 3 months) 
  

Stay current with short, practical online training – in partnership with Equine Guelph. 
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