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 & UPDATES RELEVANT
​TO ALBERTA HARNESS RACING

Sunshine Boy Scores Klein Upset
Trainer-driver Brandon Campbell capitalized off a pocket trip with 14-1 shot Sunshine Boy to hold off a late charge from 100-1 shot Like A Shadow and win the $74,870 Ralph Klein Memorial on Sunday (Aug. 1) at Century Downs....read on

Airdrie Office Closure Notice

A reminder the ASHA Office in Airdrie  will be closed Monday, August 2 for  the Civic Holiday.
The office will resume regular operating hours at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3. 
Have a safe and happy long weekend!

Updated Eligibles Lists

The following eligibles lists have been updated. Note from Standardbred Canada that these may not be final; they are as of July 29, 2021 
​2021  2 Year-Old Stakes Eligible ​
​2021  3 & 4 Year-Old Stakes Eligible   

ASHA AIRDRIE OFFICE IS MOVING!

As the ASHA office returns to normal "post COVID"  we are looking forward to meeting visitors in our new location, after the August long weekend, August 3rd 2021. It's not a far move from  our current location. In fact, it's the same building!  We are still located in the second floor, but we will have our own entrance around the corner on the NORTH side of the building. 

Please NOTE that July 29th and 30th are moving days for the office (furniture and IT) ; phone calls will continue to be answered but services may be limited. If your business with the office can wait until after the weekend, it would be appreciated.

National Caretaker Appreciation Day Is Back At Tracks!
For the past three years, Standardbred Canada (SC), in cooperation with racetracks, associations and industry partners across the country, hosted and presented National Caretaker Appreciation Day events. The event last year looked a little different than previous years as racetracks were restricted to hosting the event virtually or with limitations on-track due to COVID-19....read on

NEW HRA DIRECTIVE for TCO2 
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Alberta Challenge of Champions ABSS SUPER FINALS

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

2021 Race Calendar

as of July 22, 2021 (3:00 pm)

2021 Stakes Schedule

As of  May 25, 2021, with correction of Brad Gunn Breeders Stake which should have been the Moore's Mile Breeders Stake

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HRA HOURS of OPERATION at CENTURY DOWNS RACETRACK

As of April 1st, 2021

Horse Racing Alberta Century Mile Licensing Office
The office will be open Thursday, April 1 from 10 a.m. - noon
Completed license application forms will be accepted in person with CASH ONLY.​
ATTENTION: As a reminder, in February 2020 we received notice for 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.
Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is requesting that you go ONLINE to renew your license(s), as there is limited access to the backstretch.

​HORSE RACING ALBERTA LICENSING
BALZAC / CENTURY DOWNS

HRA RENEWAL FORM  (Click to open)

CENTURY MILE:
PH. (587) 416-5455
FAX: (587) 416-5460 
EMAIL: lscafe@thehorses.com
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​PO BOX 1376, 
NISKU, AB, 
T9E 7M0

​CENTURY DOWNS:
PH. (587) 349-7777 Ext: 7800 FAX: (587) 349-7794 
​EMAIL: bgerlitz@thehorses.com 

All information can be located here:
​ttps://thehorses.com/regulatory/license-application-forms
For a list of OTB's in Southern Alberta, click this link ...HERE

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