Winners from Night of Champions

Champion Sire Counterforce Brings Exciting Breeding Opportunities to Alberta! Congratulations to the connections of Counterforce, who was named Champion Sire in British Columbia for 2025 at last night’s industry awards evening! The son of Smart Strike has built an impressive resume, previously earning Champion BC Sire in 2022, while also being recognized that same year as Champion Freshman Sire in both British Columbia and Canada. Now standing in Alberta for his second season, Alberta breeders are fortunate to have access to this proven sire whose progeny continue to make an impact on the racetrack. Learn more about Counterforce at the New Interactive National Stallion Directory for 2026 https://www.cthsnational.com/stallion/2 #ABBreds #ThoroughbredBreeding #CanadianThoroughbreds #HorseRacingAB

The Arrogate son, Apprehend, is a G3 winner in British Columbia and a new track record setter in 2025 in the Century Mile Handicap

The ID My Thoroughbred app makes identification simple while also strengthening the industry’s ability to track where Thoroughbreds are throughout their lives,”

The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 Sovereign Awards honouring Canada’s champions .

This quote is handed out with a bill of sale as a reminder of all the people involved in the horse’s life – right from planning the mating.   

The Owners’ Bonus program continues to deliver real, measurable value to Alberta horsemen. 

Four key incentive programs designed to encourage breeding, foaling, purchasing, and developing horses right here in Alberta!

As the 2025 season comes to a close, we would like to sincerely thank our breeders, owners, horsepeople, workers, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and stakeholders...

The CTHS (Alberta Division), in partnership with Horse Racing Alberta, announces that a total of $721,495 was distributed through the 2025 Breeders’ Bonus.