Northlands Park

A Last Hurrah for Northlands

The very last Thoroughbred race ever to be run at Northlands Park in Edmonton took place Saturday August 25, 2018, before a crowd of 14,568.

Onestaratatime Claims 38th Running of the Alberta Oaks

The best Alberta-bred horses raced for $350,000 in purse money over seven stakes races in the Alberta Breeders’ Fall Classic at Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino. This year marked the 20th edition of the event which showcases the pride of Alberta’s breeders and owners. The total handle was $445,682 with the on track handle at […]

2016 Final Year of Horse Racing at Northlands

After more than a century, Northlands Park is stepping out of the horse racing business. It has been announced that 2016 will be the final year for Thoroughbred and harness racing at the Edmonton, Alberta venue, home of the Canadian Derby. The news comes as a blow to the industry, as Northlands Park is widely […]

Nominations in for 85th Running of Canadian Derby

A total of 16 three-year old thoroughbreds were nominated for the 85th running of the Canadian Derby presented by CIBC. A maximum of 12 horses will be eligible to compete at the Canadian Derby on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino. This year’s nominees are: AWESOME NUGGET OFF THE TOP CAN […]

Jockey Club of Canada Graded Stakes

The Jockey Club of Canada’s Graded Stakes Committee held its annual review of the Graded and Listed Stakes in Canada and while the number of Graded Stakes in Canada remains unchanged at 43 there is one notable downgrade for 2014. The Graded Stakes Committee meeting, conducted by Committee Chair, Jeff Begg with all Committee Members […]

Northlands Park Wraps Up Successful Season

The 2013 thoroughbred racing season at Northlands Park concluded Monday with Aces Again winning the $50,000 Harvest Gold Plate and Canaveral Leader winning the $50,000 Duchess of York. This season the all source per race handle increased by seven per cent over the 2012 season. “This year marked another successful thoroughbred season at Northlands Park,” […]