Horse Racing Alberta

The 2026 CTHS Alberta Thoroughbred Sale Catalogue is now online!

The road to the winner's circle begins here!🏇

Discover 102 quality Thoroughbreds ready to begin their racing careers and start planning your shortlist for the 2026 CTHS Alberta Thoroughbred Sale on Friday, September 18 at 3:00 PM at Agricentre East, Westerner Park, Red Deer.

Browse the catalogue, explore pedigrees, soon to come photos, videos and updates, and find the yearling that's right for your own racing stable.

🔗 View the catalogue and get more information:
https://www.cthsalta.com/2026-cths-alberta-sale

Find yourself your own winner!

Canadian Derby Week officially kicks off with the annual Derby Preview at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino!

Join us Saturday, August 15 for an on-track look at some of this years Derby and stakes contenders.
Catch the horses during morning training and enjoy breakfast in The Finish Line Restaurant for a minimum $5 donation per person to the HRA Backstretch Foundation. Reservations are required for breakfast and can be made by emailing [email protected].

Track opens at 8:00am. Breakfast available from 8:30am-10:30am.
Training will be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube at the links below.

Post Position draws will take place on Monday, August 17.

Canadian Derby Schedule 👇

The 97th Canadian Derby Schedule is Here!
Get ready for an action-packed week leading up to the 97th Canadian Derby! 🏇
✨ Monday, August 10 - Nominations Closed
✨ Saturday, August 15 - Preview Day 🎠
✨ Monday, August 17 - Post Position Draws
✨ Thursday, August 20 - Golf Tournament ⛳
✨ Saturday, August 22 - The 97th Canadian Derby! 🎉
This is the most anticipated event of the year—don’t miss out!
Haven't grabbed your tickets yet? Grab them here: ⬇️
https://ow.ly/rTWL50ZyIyP
Purchase your 50/50 tickets in support of Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association here: ⬇️
https://ow.ly/Wtfs50ZyIyO

We’ve got a busy week across the province as we inch closer to the Canadian Derby!

📍 Century Mile Racetrack and Casino (Edmonton)
🐎 Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Racing
📅Friday & Saturday

Friday, August 14
🐎 Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Racing

Saturday, August 15
🐎 Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Racing
🏆 $50,000 Alberta Stallion Stakes Futurity for Quarter Horses
🏆 $30,000 Alberta Stallion Stakes Derby for Quarter Horses
🏆 $20,000 CTM Distance #1 for Quarter Horses

📍 Century Downs Racetrack and Casino (Balzac)
🐴 Standardbred Racing
📅 Friday & Saturday

Friday August 14
🐴 Standardbred Racing

Saturday, August 15
🐴 Standardbred Racing
🏆 $25,000 ASHA Filly Pace – Eliminations
🏆 $25,000 ASHA Colts & Geldings Pace - Eliminations

📍 Evergreen Park (Grande Prairie)
🐎 Thoroughbred Racing
📅 Saturday & Sunday

Saturday, August 15
🐎 Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Racing

Sunday, August 16
🐎 Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Racing
🏆 $10,000 Marathon Series – Leg 3
🏆 $14,000 ACTRA Alberta Bred Open Stake

📍 The Track on 2 - Casino, Horse Racing & Event Centre
🐴 Standardbred Racing
📅 Sunday Aug 16

Where will you be cheering from this week? 👇 Let us know where we’ll see you at the track!

Derby Nominations Are Out. Time To Make Plans To Attend The Canadian Derby 👇

Huge Performances in Rumpel and Klein by Curtis Stock

Two Horses, Two Gritty Performances, Two Stakes Triumphs Latest harness racing stories from Alberta

Today Is The Day . The Mid Summer Classic Is Here. See You At The Races 👇

Mid Summer Classic Sets Up Nicely for Jamie Gray by Curtis Stock

Gray Looks to Sweep Major Stakes With Pup and Boleto A Mexico Latest harness racing stories from Alberta

There’s plenty of action happening across the province this weekend, with Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse and Standardbred racing on the schedule, plus some exciting stakes and series races to watch. 🏆

Here’s where you can catch the action:

📍 Century Mile Racetrack and Casino (Edmonton)
🏇 Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Racing
📅 Friday & Saturday

Friday, August 7
🏇 Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Racing

Saturday, August 8
🏇 Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Racing
🏆 $30,000 Alberta Stallion Stakes Maturity for Quarter Horses

📍 Century Downs Racetrack and Casino (Balzac)
🐴 Standardbred Racing
📅 Friday & Saturday

Friday, August 7
🐴 Standardbred Racing

Saturday, August 8
🐴 Standardbred Racing
🏆 $75,000 Gord & Illa Rumpel Memorial Race – Final
🏆 $75,000 Ralph Klein Memorial Race – Final

📍 Evergreen Park (Grande Prairie)
🏇 Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Racing
📅 Saturday & Sunday

Saturday, August 8
🏇 Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Racing

Sunday, August 9
🏇 Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Racing
🏆 $10,000 Distaff Series – Leg 3
🏆 $10,000 Sprint Series – Leg 3

📍 The Track on 2 – Casino, Horse Racing & Event Centre (Lacombe)
🐴 Standardbred Racing
📅 Sunday, August 9

Where will you be cheering from this week? 👇 Let us know where we’ll see you at the track!