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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A Message From Northlands Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2015 Stakes Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
A Message From The HBPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2015 Condition Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About Northlands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Stakes Races – Table Reservations for Owners/
Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Northlands Park History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The Casino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2015 Thoroughbred Meet Information. . . . . . . . . . 5
Colours Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Race Office Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Uplinks Lounge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Emergency Contact Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Casino Sports Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Horse Racing Alberta – Northlands Office. . . . . . . 6
Edmonton’s Summer Fair – K-Days. . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Northlands Park Track Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Canadian Derby presented by CIBC . . . . . . . . . . 15
Preference Date System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Alberta Breeders’ Fall Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Horsemen’s Bookkeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2014 Leaders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Dorm Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2014 Northlands Park Stakes Winners . . . . . . . . . 17
Paddock Schooling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Marketing & Promotions Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Backstretch Parking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Park After Dark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Welcome Back Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Move-Out Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Backstretch Maintenance & Repair Requests . . . 10
Stakes Race Distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Northlands Farm & Ranch Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hot Tip Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Stopwatch Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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A MESSAGE FROM NORTHLANDS PARK RACETRACK & CASINO
As I pen this year’s “welcome message” it’s -18 degrees and snowing – you better believe the entire
Northlands team is looking forward to the return of thoroughbred racing!
From our family to yours, Welcome Back! Team Northlands has been busy in the off-season planning for
another dynamic meet; the details of which can be found in the brochure you’re holding right now. We
hope you’ll find our Racing Guide a handy reference tool over the next eight months – but should you
ever have any questions, feel free to contact Jason, Matt or Shep in the Race Office.
Off the heels of a tremendously successful meet in 2014, there’s a lot to look forward to in the year
ahead. We trust you’ll enjoy some of the improvements we’ve made in the off season. Our Track &
Barns Monitoring Group, made up of horsepeople and racetrack staff, identified several priority projects
last fall that we’ve been able to address. You’ll notice major changes to the chute at the top of the
stretch, an overhauled exterior fenceline near the on-gap and improvements to the paddock viewing
area. Beginning immediately following this year’s meet, we’ll begin a two-year roof repair project that
will eventually see the Long Barn & Winter Barn roofs replaced.
Perhaps the best news of all is that Century Downs, Calgary’s new racing facility, is scheduled to open in
early April – a development that will improve the fortunes of all that breed and race in Alberta.
The onset of any race meet is an optimistic time and we look forward to it as much as you do. Please do
all you can to help us put on a great show. Best wishes on a safe and prosperous season.
Chris Roberts
General Manager, Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino
A MESSAGE FROM THE HBPA
Once again The HBPA of Alberta welcomes back its existing and new members as well as backstretch
personnel to the upcoming 2015 Northlands thoroughbred meet.
With the continued lack of racing and the associated gaming revenues in the Calgary market, 2014 was
indeed another challenging year for our horsepeople – exacerbated by unfortunate cuts to the purse
funding provided by HRA. Because of prudent decision-making, we were able to hold the line on purse
levels and, as always, our owners and breeders supplied sufficient horses to ensure an excellent meet
It is now time to move onward and upward since all indications are that the Century Downs Racing
Entertainment Center will be operational by early April. The expectation is that Century Downs will
contribute positively to the funds available for future purse distribution. In the meantime, the addition
of four live days to the 2015 calendar will result in purse payments remaining status quo this year.
Should slot and wagering performance at Century Downs exceed expectations, additional funds will be
available to the industry.
Currently the HBPA Board of Directors are discussing incentives to ensure greater participation in our
Stakes Program and attract additional horses to this jurisdiction. Program changes will be reported to
the membership via our website.
Please ensure that horses are race ready at the start of the meet since 3-1/2 furlong races will not
appear in the condition book. It’s important that we do our part to present wagering guests with the
best product possible throughout the season. Northlands continues to make strides in marketing
and promoting our product to our customers and fans which has resulted in increased attendance
and wagering. Insurance and other benefit programs for backstretch workers are administered by
Theresa Sealy who resides at our Northlands office located in the backstretch Control Office. Contact
information for our Directors, management, and field offices is located on our website at www.
hbpaalberta.ca. We wish you the best of racing luck in 2015.
Mat Monaco
Executive Director, HBPA of Alberta
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ABOUT NORTHLANDS
Northlands is a proud agricultural society, not-for-profit community service organization and economic
driver in the City of Edmonton. With a 136-year history, Northlands continues to bring world-class
entertainment, sporting events, trade shows and conferences to the region. From hosting its first
exhibition for 275 people in 1879, Northlands’ nearly 160-acre campus today proudly hosts hundreds of
events each year.
The Edmonton EXPO Centre measures 522,000 square feet and is the second largest venue of its kind
in Canada. Also on campus is Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino, home of the Canadian Derby, which
has delivered the best in horse racing to Edmonton fans since 1882. Additionally, Northlands is home
to Rexall Place which hosts some of the best sporting events and concerts in the country. In 2014, Rexall
Place was ranked the #3 Top Spot for venues in Canada and #13 in the world by Venues Today.
As a proud community leader, Northlands invested more than $1.2 million of cash and value into the
region in 2014 alone. Northlands continuously supports more than 80 charitable organizations including
the United Way, Kids Up Front and Make-A-Wish Foundation Northern Alberta.
Now well into its second century of existence, Northlands continues to be a diversified organization
serving the Edmonton community.
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NORTHLANDS PARK RACETRACK & CASINO HISTORY
Edmonton’s first races were run in 1882 on a beaten track that would be sitting in the downtown core
if it were still around today. In 1900, the track was moved from its home in the storied Rossdale Flats to
Northlands Park Ractrack & Casino where racing has continued for 115 years.
The Edmonton Exhibition Association took managerial control of the track’s racing activities in 1957.
With the completion of a new grandstand and racing surface in 1951, and construction of a new
racetrack in Winnipeg, the jewel of Western Canada racing, the Canadian Derby, was relocated to
Edmonton. The track surface was extended 17 years later to 5/8 of a mile — and the Derby’s home was
permanently solidified.
The 2014 Canadian Derby presented by CIBC was the 85th running and was captured by Edison —
owned by Bob Butz, Fouad El Kardy & Rick Running Rabbit, trained by Robertino Diodoro and ridden to
victory by Rico Walcott.
Some other facts about the track at Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino:
• 5/8 mile racetrack, composed of sand and clay
• Stretch length is 527 feet
• Most common distances are: 6 furlongs, 6.5 furlongs, 1 mile, 1-1/16 miles
• Overnight money: $85,000 per day
• Jockey mount: $60
• Lasix administration: $50 + GST
• Horse Tattoos: $80
• Participation fee of $120 paid to each horse finishing sixth or worse in all races
2015 NORTHLANDS PARK THOROUGHBRED MEET INFORMATION
77 race days — May 1 to October 24
Training: 7 - Noon, Monday through Sunday until May 1
Training: 6 – 11 a.m., Monday through Saturday (Break from 8 - 8:30 a.m.)
Sunday training offered in April, May and June only
Clocking: 6 – 10 a.m., Monday through Saturday
Sunday clocking offered in April, May and June
Gate: 9 – 10 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Schooling: 10 – 10:30 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday
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RACE OFFICE INFORMATION
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed
Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. - Noon & 5 p.m. - last race
Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. - Noon
Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. - Noon & 5 p.m. - last race
Saturday & Holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. - last race
Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jason Teague, Manager of Live Racing / Race Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matt Jukich, Asst. Manager of Live Racing / Announcer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duane Shepet, Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Race Office Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
780.471.7370
780.471.7321
780.471.7368
780.471.7173
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
All emergencies on the Northlands campus should be reported to Northlands Dispatch immediately.
Dispatch can be reached on any internal phone by dialing 7171 or from an external line at 780.471.7171.
Backstretch Control Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Race Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administration Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cliff’s Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
780.471.7257
780.471.7275
780.471.7379
780.496.8860
780.451.1551
HORSE RACING ALBERTA – NORTHLANDS OFFICE
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed
Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed
Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed
Holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Northlands Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780.413.6585
Fax Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780.413.6687
Corporate Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780.415.5432
More than 900 horses are stabled on the Northlands grounds during
the thoroughbred season.
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NORTHLANDS PARK RACETRACK & CASINO TRACK RULES
• No stalls or tack rooms are to be loaned or given away without race office permission. All stalls and
tack rooms not being used must be reported to the race office immediately.
• Tattoo fees are to be paid at the horsemen’s bookkeeper’s office before horse can be tattooed. The
bookkeeper will issue a receipt, which will be presented to the tattooer before the horse will be
tattooed.
• Horses shipping in to race must be on the grounds by 7 a.m. race day for vet check.
• The race office will require at least 48 hours notice if you are bringing a horse(s) in to work. Clear
arrival time with the race office 780.471.7275.
• Ship-in stalls are to be empty and clean by 1 p.m. the day the horse(s) works.
• Trainers must provide their own bedding, water pails, etc.
• No owner may have more than three trainers at one time during the meet.
• The outrider is responsible for safety and behavior on the track and must be obeyed.
• Helmets, flak jackets and proper footwear are to be worn by all personnel on the race track.
• Horses must enter at the ‘in gate’ while walking and exit through the ‘out gate’ while walking.
• Only horses being worked are allowed on the inside portion of the race track. Galloping on the rail
is forbidden.
• When the starting gate in the 3.5 F chute is in use, do not pull up a working horse in the vicinity.
• No galloping inside the dogs.
• No backtracking when the dogs are up.
• No horses are to be ponied after the break until the starting gate is down.
• Horses being ponied must be kept on the outside portion of the race track.
• All horses must be off the track 15 minutes after closing time.
• Back track training (jogging) is allowed for the first half hour and the last half hour of daily training.
• No back tracking at any time with ponies.
• No horses shall back track beyond the tin fence of the long barn.
• No stopping and standing of horses on the track during training hours. Standing is permitted only in
the chute.
• No two-year-olds on the track for the first 15 minutes after the break.
• Trainers are responsible for keeping their areas clear of manure and debris.
• All fire equipment is to be left clear and accessible.
• Doorways and walkways are not to be blocked. This includes feed and straw.
• Manure and garbage are to be placed in separate bins as marked.
• No smoking in the barns as per the Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino barn smoking policy.
• No smoking on the track at any time.
• All owners and trainers will be responsible for all costs involved with the removal of deceased
horses.
The above house rules have been developed jointly between horse people and Northlands Park Racetrack
& Casino. They exist for the safety of all human and equine participants. Northlands reserves the right to
impose discipline on those not following these rules, up to & including permanent trespass.
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PREFERENCE DATE SYSTEM
1. No horse will be eligible to receive an entry date in any race unless the registration papers are on
file with the racing secretary at the time of the draw.
2. Horses entered which do not get an opportunity to run will receive an entry date corresponding to
the date on which they are entered.
3. Running dates will be carried for the racing season. Entry dates will be carried for 30 calendar days.
4. Horses that run will receive a running date corresponding to the date that they run, and lose the
date previously held.
5. In all cases the oldest date will take preference. When an entry date and a running date are the
same, the entry date has preference. Entry dates are only good when entering back for the same
claiming price and conditions.
6. Horses named in the body of the race that scratch must re-enter to establish a date unless
otherwise specified by the stewards. This also applies to horses provided an opportunity to start,
except when scratched from “paddock to post” and such scratch was caused entirely by the actions
of another horse.
7. Scratched today horses entering back the same day will not receive an entry date.
8. Horses that leave the grounds to race elsewhere must re-enter to re-establish a preference date.
9. The trainer, owner(s) or authorized agent is responsible for the preference date of the horse(s) in
his/her control. Any claim of error must be made before the specified horse is entered, otherwise
such claim will not be recognized.
10. A change of ownership or trainer of a horse shall not affect the preference date of such a horse.
11. When entering a sweepstakes the preference date system shall not be considered.
12. All horses entered at minor race meetings in Alberta must have registration papers accompany
the horse and be on file at the minor meeting. Photocopies of registration papers are no longer
acceptable. Horses racing at minor meetings will not retain their preference dates in Edmonton.
13. Any other incident not specifically covered by this directive, or any other matter involving the
above, will be determined by the stewards.
The purse for the Canadian Derby in 1941 was $2,000. This year, the
purse for the 86th running of the Canadian Derby is $200,000.
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HORSEMEN’S BOOKKEEPER
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed
Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. - Noon
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. - Noon & 5:30 p.m. - last race
Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. - Noon
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. - Noon & 5:30 p.m. - last race
Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. & Noon - last race
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed
Holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. & Noon - last race
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jawad Kahlon, Horsemen’s Bookkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780.471.7396
Horsemen’s Bookkeeper Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780.471.7173
DORM INFORMATION
For information with respect to backstretch dorms or tack rooms, please contact the Control Office at
780.471.7257.
PADDOCK SCHOOLING
Horsemen are free to use the paddock for schooling purposes from Tuesday through Friday between
the hours of 9 – 11 a.m.
Horsemen are required to clean up after their horses. Paddock Schooling privileges will be revoked for
stables that leave the paddock in disorder.
Paddock Schooling during any racing card is allowed by appointment only. Horsemen should contact
the Race Office at 780.471.7275 to book a slot.
BACKSTRETCH PARKING
Vehicles will be permitted to access the backstretch for feeding purposes during the following hours:
DARK-DAYS
Non-race days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 8 p.m.
RACE DAYS
Wednesdays / Fridays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 4:30 p.m.
Saturdays / Sundays / Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30. - 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 - 8 p.m.
These windows of time are designed for feeding and quick visits. Any vehicle parked in the barn area for
a two-hour period or longer will be issued a warning. A second offense will result in backstretch parking
privileges being revoked. All other parking is permitted in the Owner’s Lot directly across the street from
the Control Office. Horsepeople are strictly prohibited from parking inside the stabling enclosures (ie.
Long Barn, Compound Area, etc.) outside of the hours referenced above.
Only vehicles with an assigned parking pass will be permitted to park in the stabling areas. The Control
Office will only grant parking passes to veterinarians, farriers and other professionals requiring access to
tools. In extreme cases, the Control Office may grant parking passes to horsepeople with mobility issues.
Please do your part to keep the Northlands Park backstretch safe for all human and equine participants.
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WELCOME BACK RECEPTION
Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino is hosting a Welcome Back reception for all owners and horse
people on Saturday, May 2 in the Playbook Lounge located on the second floor of the Grandstand.
Following the final race, please join management and staff to celebrate the new racing season.
BACKSTRETCH MAINTENANCE & REPAIR REQUESTS
To ensure proper tracking, all backstretch maintenance requests must be formally reported to the
Control Office. Trainers must fill out a Backstretch Maintenance & Repair Form explaining the nature of
the maintenance issue in detail. Once dated and signed, the request will be evaluated and maintenance
personnel will make contact with the relevant trainer.
NORTHLANDS FARM & RANCH SHOW
The Farm & Ranch Show runs from March 27 - 29 at the Edmonton Expo Centre, adjacent to Northlands
Park on the Northlands campus. The show will impact stabling in the Long Barn from March 24 – April
4 as contestant horses from the Canadian College Finals Rodeo will require stabling. To minimize the
impact to thoroughbred trainers, 122 stalls will be cordoned off at the south end of the Long Barn.
These stalls will not be available until April 4.
As a bio-security precaution, all of the referenced stalls will receive a Virkon disinfecting treatment
following CCFR move-out.
HOT TIP CAFE
The Hot Tip Cafe is located in the Backstretch Control Office and features quality food at competitive
prices. Arcade games and wagering terminals are also available.
HOURS
Monday (Dark)............................................................................................................................ 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tuesday....................................................................................................................................... 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Wednesday................................................................................................................................. 7 a.m. – last race
Thursday...................................................................................................................................... 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Friday........................................................................................................................................... 7 a.m. – last race
Saturday...................................................................................................................................... 7 a.m. – last race
Sunday......................................................................................................................................... 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Holiday (Race Day)..................................................................................................................... 7 a.m. - last race.
STOPWATCH CAFE
Owners, Horse people & Fans are invited to check out the Stopwatch Cafe on Saturday mornings from
8 - 10 a.m. The Stopwatch is hosted weekly by the Northlands Management Team and features hot
coffee, fresh pastries and plenty of laughs. Refreshments are always on-the-house!
The Stopwatch Cafe is open from June 6 – August 29. Please note that in the event of inclement
weather, the Stopwatch will be closed.
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2015 STAKES SCHEDULE
DATE
RACE NAME
DISTANCE
CLASS
PURSE
16
18
22
23
The Wild Rose
The Journal
The Chariot Chaser
Western Canada
6
6
6
6
3+up F+M
3 + up
3 yr. Fillies
3 yr. Olds
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
12
13
19
20
John Patrick
Spangled Jimmy
RK Red Smith Stake
Ky Alta
1 Mile
1 Mile
1 Mile
1 Mile
3+up F+M
3 + up
3 yr. Fillies
3 yr. Olds
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
1
17
18
24
25
3 + 4 YO Sales Stakes Fillies
3 + 4 YO Sales Stakes
Northlands Oaks
Madamoiselle
Count Lathum
Fred Jones Stake
Princess Margaret
Edmonton Juvenile
6.5
6.5
1 Mile
1 M 1/16
1 M 1/16
1 M 1/16
6
6
3 + 4 Fillies
3 + 4 C&G
3 yr. Fillies
3+up F+M
3 yr. Olds
3 + up
2 yr. Fillies
2 yr. C+G
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
8
14
15
Sale Stakes Fillies
Sale Stakes
Edmonton Distaff
Sonoma
Canadian Derby
Northlands Marathon (Leg 1)
Westerner
Sun Sprint
6.5
6.5
1 M 1/16
1 M 1/16
1 M 3/8
1M 3/8
1 M 1/16
6.5
2 yr. Fillies
2 yr. C+G
3+up F+M
3 yr. Fillies
3 yr. Olds
3 + up
3 + up
3 + up
50,000
50,000
75,000
50,000
200,000
18,000
50,000
50,000
4
5
7
19
Bird of Pay
The Birdcatcher
Speed to Spare
Northlands Marathon (Leg 2)
Premier's Futurity
Sturgeon River
Alberta Oaks
Beaufort Stakes
Red Diamond Stakes
Fall Classic Distaff
Breeders' Handicap
6.5
6.5
1M 3/8
1M 5/8
6.5
6.5
1 Mile
1 M 1/16
6.5
1 M 1/16
1 M 1/16
2 yr. Fillies
2 yr. C+G
3 + up
3 + up
2 yr. Olds
2 yr. Fillies
3 yr. Fillies
3 yr. Olds
3 + up
3+up F+M
3 + up
50,000
50,000
75,000
19,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
3
10
12
23
24
Northlands Marathon (Leg 3)
The Duchess of York
The Harvest Gold Plate
The Freedom of the City
Canadian Juvenile
2 Miles
1 M 1/16
1 M 1/16
1 Mile
1 Mile
3 + up
3+up F+M
3 + up
2 yr. Fillies
2 yr. Olds
20,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
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2015 CONDITION STRUCTURE
AGECONDITIONS
PURSE
2YO
Maiden 12,000 Claiming
Maiden 20,000 Claiming
Maiden Special Weight
3 ½ Fur.
5 ½ Fur.
16,100
6 Fur.
16,600
12,000 Nw 2
20,000 Nw 2
Allowance Nw 2
10,000
11,400
14,000
10,500
11,900
17,100
7,000 Nw 2
12,000 Claiming
20,000 Claiming
Allowance
Nw OTMC or Opt Clm 30,000
Allowance
Nw 2 OTMC or Opt Clm 35,000
Allowance Nw $ since or Opt Clm 35,000
7,900
12,500
14,400
18,000
19,900
20,900
3+Up Maiden 7,000 Claiming
Maiden 12,000 Claiming
Maiden 22,000 Claiming
Maiden Special Weight
3,000 Claiming
5,000 Claiming Nw of ‘14
** 5,000 Claiming Nw 2 since Jan ‘13
5,000 Claiming NW 2 of ‘14
5,000 Claiming
7,000 – 4,750 Claiming Nw 2 Life
7,000 – 4,750 Claiming Nw 3 Life or AB Bred 4
8,000 Claiming
12,500 Claiming
15,000 Claiming Nw 2 Life or AB Bred 3
17,500 Claiming
Allowance Nw 2 life
25,000 Claiming or Nw 3 life
Allowance
Nw OTMC or Opt Clm 35,000
Allowance
Nw 2 OTMC or Opt Clm 35,000
Allowance Nw $ since or Opt Clm 35,000
7,500
10,000
12,600
16,600
6,000
7,500
7,500
8,000
8,200
8,000
8,500
9,700
12,200
10,300
14,800
17,600
18,000
19,200
20,900
20,900
3YO
4YO
*
*
8,000 Claiming
15,000 Claiming
9,200
13,500
4+Up
*
Maiden 7,000 Claiming
7,500
* will be written for the first condition book only
** will be written for the first two condition books
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STAKES RACES – TABLE RESERVATIONS FOR OWNERS/GUESTS
Northlands values its relationships with Stakes Race owners and makes every effort to ensure that tables
in Colours Restaurant are available to them.
Following the draw for every stakes race, the Race Office should be contacted by trainers or owners
to inquire about reservation needs. A block of tables are held for stakes race connections until 24
hours after the draw. Colours Restaurant is regularly over-subscribed, so unfortunately Northlands Park
Racetrack & Casino cannot hold the tables until the day of the race. Any tables from the stakes block
not reserved 24 hours after the draw are filled by wait-listed guests.
Stakes owners wishing to book tables directly should contact the Race Office at 780.471.7370.
THE CASINO
Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino offers over 550 Vegas Style slot machines, seven VLTs, five minute
KENO, Lottery and Electronic Table Games for your gaming entertainment. We are open 363 days a
year from 9:30 a.m. – 3 a.m.. We offer Alberta’s best variety of the most popular slot machines in penny,
nickel, quarter and dollar denominations.
Join the Northlands Park Players Club, the only casino rewards program to offer cash back rewards
every day, plus many more benefits, discounts and special events available to members only! Sign up
by visiting the Players Club Centre on the casino floor or northlandspark.ca.
COLOURS RESTAURANT
Located on the second floor of the Grandstand, Colours is the largest tiered restaurant in Western Canada, with 148
tables and 660 individual seats. It features an enticing buffet dining experience and is open on live racing days only.
Please note: Reservations for Colours may be made up to two weeks in advance for individual bookings.
Group Bookings of 20 or more guests may be made at any time. Please contact Lori Tascona at
780.471.3380 or book directly on the web at Opentable.com.
RESERVATION HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
COLOURS RESTAURANT HOURS
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m. – Completion of card
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m. – Completion of card
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon – Completion of card
Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon – Completion of card
CONTACT INFORMATION
Reservations and Group Bookings, Lori Tascona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780.471.3380
Suite Bookings, Adriane Winge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780.471.8175
AVAILABLE SUITES & CAPACITIES
Chairman’s Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 80 guest capacity
Director’s Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 50 guest capacity
Sky Paddock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 80 guest capacity
Paddock Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 - 250 guest capacity
Playbook Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 - 100 guest capacity
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UPLINKS LOUNGE
Located directly opposite Colours Dining Room, Uplinks is the hub of simulcasting activity at Northlands
Park Racetrack & Casino. Open daily, Uplinks features the best in sports and racing entertainment in a
spacious, comfortable theatre setting.
A full menu is available each day including food and drink specials. Uplinks kitchen closes at 8 p.m.
Sunday - Thursday. Bar service is available daily until the second-to-last simulcast race.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open at 10 a.m.
Monday & Tuesday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open at 11 a.m.
Friday & Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open at 9:30 a.m.
CASINO SPORTS LOUNGE
Located at the center of the Casino floor, this newly renovated sports lounge features the ‘Game of the
Day’ while you enjoy the many unique menu offerings in a relaxed, modern setting. The Casino Sports
Lounge is open daily and features food and drink specials. Bar service is available daily until 2 a.m..
HOURS OF OPERATION
Sunday – Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon to 2 a.m.
Friday - Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
EDMONTON’S SUMMER FAIR – K-DAYS
Each summer in late July, the Northlands campus explodes with the activity of K-Days. The fair brings
roughly 700,000 Edmontonians through the gates over a 10-day period. Chuckwagon racing will not be
part of the program in 2015, so no change to the track surface will be required.
In 2015, K-Days runs from July 17 – 26. Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino features live racing on five of
the fair’s ten days. On each night of the fair, a six-minute fireworks display is launched from the infield.
The fireworks show is extremely loud and may cause excitement to highly-strung horses. Northlands
Park Racetrack & Casino strongly encourages trainers to relocate such horses off the backstretch during
the 10-day fair. Northlands staff patrol the backstretch during the fireworks displays for safety and
security purposes.
During the fair, there is a fee for parking on the Northlands property. Horsemen should contact the Race
Office to arrange for parking passes during the fair. Horsemen not arranging for passes in advance may
be subject to a parking fee. Admission to Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino remains free during the
fair, however admission charges do apply for access to the midway, concert venues and exhibition areas.
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CANADIAN DERBY PRESENTED BY CIBC
The 86th running of Western Canada’s premiere thoroughbred stakes race, the Grade III Canadian
Derby, will be held on Saturday, August 15. The Canadian Derby was first contested in 1930 at Polo Park
Racetrack in Winnipeg, Manitoba but was moved to Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino in 1957. In
2014, Edison won in dominating fashion with Rico Walcott aboard for trainer Robertino Diodoro.
In 2015, the one-mile and three-eighths classic with a purse of $200,000 highlights a fantastic day
of racing featuring four stakes races and purses exceeding $400,000. The race will be the exciting
culmination of Canadian Derby Festival Week, which attracts widespread attention throughout
Edmonton. The Canadian Derby is annually televised on CTV.
ALBERTA BREEDERS’ FALL CLASSIC
Annually a celebration of the Alberta breeding and racing program, the 19th renewal of the Alberta
Breeders’ Fall Classic will be held on September 19. ABFC features seven Alberta-bred stakes races,
running for combined purses of $350,000. The program is a joint initiative of the Canadian Thoroughbred
Horse Society, the HBPA of Alberta, Horse Racing Alberta and Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino.
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2014 LEADERS
2014 LEADING JOCKEYS
BY MONEY WON
2014 LEADING TRAINERS
BY MONEY WON
Jockey
Sts 1st 2nd3rdWin%$%Purses ($)
Rico W. Walcott
439 141 93 70 32 69 1,868,499
Scott Williams
3107053352351979,532
Ismael E. Mosqueira 347 45 53 46 13 41 607,218
Damario Bynoe 3804549721244600,722
Heribert Martinez 362 44 49 48 12 39 640,351
Quincy Welch
2634037361543645,915
Jorge Espitia
2943536301234484,983
Ruben Lara
2173229341544428,951
Rafael Zenteno Jr. 291 27 39 41 9 37 392,617
Nela Mohammed 1672624281647344,836
Trainer
Greg Tracy
Rodney J. Cone
Tim Rycroft
Joan Petrowski
Dale L. Saunders
Craig Smith
Ron Grieves
Ron K. Smith
Dale Greenwood
Rob Chabot
2014 LEADING HORSES
BY MONEY WON
2014 LEADING OWNERS
BY MONEY WON
Edison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120,000
Tempered Sapphire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95,000
Capitalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,800
Saturday Nite Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,540
Killin Me Smalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90,660
Tiny Giant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89,871
For Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $86,840
Eustacia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $74,420
Brady’s Tomboy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $74,304
Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70,000
Derby Quest Farms Ltd &
Shot In The Dark Racing Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $472,832
Riversedge Racing Stables Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $359,948
Curtis and Darrell Landry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $313,352
Bar None Ranches Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $296,212
M & P Equipment Inc., Met Set Consulting Ltd. &
Dale L.Saunders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $242,607
CanMedia Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $148,575
Mickey Demers, Gary Mailloux &
Viking Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125,085
Bob Butz, Fouad El Kardy &
Rick Running Rabbit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120,000
Southview Ag (1998) Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110,328
Barb Saunders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $103,131
Sts 1st 2nd3rdWin%$%Purses ($)
239 92 49 30 38 72 1,238,390
259 43 35 40 17 46 584,837
2424239411750605,393
380364746 934543,811
188 33 26 23 18 44 481,807
1833228261747336,888
1652531191545378,768
153 18 21 30 12 45 265,139
1031724171756265,997
7414 9 11 1946 200,389
The Northlands Park track crew is able to convert the thoroughbred track
surface for harness use in 72 hours? This is faster than any other racetrack in
the world!
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2014 NORTHLANDS PARK RACETRACK & CASINO STAKES WINNERS
RACE DATE DISTANCE (FURLONGS)
PURSE WINNER
The Wild Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 17 . . . . . . . . 6.0 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . Saturday Nite Ride
The Journal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 19 . . . . . . . . 6.0 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . Commander
Chariot Chaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 23 . . . . . . . . 6.0 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . Honey Candy
Western Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 24 . . . . . . . . 6.0 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . The Spinmeister
John Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 6 . . . . . . . . . 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . Saturday Nite Ride
Spangled Jimmy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 7 . . . . . . . . . 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . Commander
Ron K. Smith Stake . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 20 . . . . . . . . 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . Via Bendita
Ky Alta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 21 . . . . . . . . 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . Legend Fortynine
3 & 4 YOSales Stakes (F & M) . . . . . . July 1 . . . . . . . . . 6.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . Tell Me Lies
3 & 4 YO Sales Stakes . . . . . . . . . . . July 1 . . . . . . . . . 6.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . Clever Speed
Northlands Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 18 . . . . . . . . 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . Consecrate
Madamoiselle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 18 . . . . . . . . 8.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . Tempered Sapphire
Count Lathum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 19 . . . . . . . . 8.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . The Spinmeister
Fred Jones Stake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 19 . . . . . . . . 8.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Cash
Princess Margaret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 25 . . . . . . . . 6.0 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . Macho Babe
Edmonton Juvenille . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 26 . . . . . . . . 6.0 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Dancer
Sun Sprint Championship . . . . . . . August 4 . . . . . . . . 6.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tiny Giant
2 Yr Old Filly Sales Stake . . . . . . . . August 9 . . . . . . . . 6.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shanali
2 Yr Old Sales Stake . . . . . . . . . . . August 9 . . . . . . . . 6.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capitalism
City of Edmonton Distaff . . . . . . . August 15 . . . . . . . 8.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 75,000 . . . . . Tempered Sapphire
The Sonoma Stakes . . . . . . . . . . . . August 16 . . . . . . . 8.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . Time for a Memory
The Canadian Derby (G3) . . . . . . . August 16 . . . . . . 11.0 . . . . . . . . . . 200,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edison
The Westerner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 16 . . . . . . . 8.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . Killin Me Smalls
Speed to Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 1 . . . . . . . . 11.0 . . . . . . . . . . . 75,000 . . . . . . . . . . . Deadly truth
The Bird of Pay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 5 . . . . . . . . . 6.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eustacia
The Birdcatcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 6 . . . . . . . . . 6.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capitalism
Sturgeon River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 20 . . . . . . . . 6.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . Ginger Smash
Alberta Premier’s Futurity . . . . . . . . Sept 20 . . . . . . . . 6.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centrefire
Alberta Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 20 . . . . . . . . 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . Saint Sassy Sue
Beaufort Stakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 20 . . . . . . . . 8.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . Wild Legend
Red Diamond Express . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 20 . . . . . . . . 6.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tiny Giant
Fall Classic Distaff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 20 . . . . . . . . 8.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . Brady’s Tomboy
Alberta Breeder’s Handicap . . . . . . Sept 20 . . . . . . . . 8.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . Barfly’s Survivor
Duchess of York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 4 . . . . . . . . . 8.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . Brady’s Tomboy
Harvest Gold Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 13 . . . . . . . . 8.5 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . Silver Baubles
Freedom of the City . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 24 . . . . . . . . 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eustacia
Canadian Juvenile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 25 . . . . . . . . 8.0 . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capitalism
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MARKETING & PROMOTIONS OVERVIEW
Last season, Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino added a few more Major Event days that gained a lot
of traction in the market. This season, the days will have a larger scope and will be used to showcase
the entire facility to both loyal and new guests. The programming, promotions and advertising for these
days will highlight the three key business units at Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino- Racing, Dining
and Casino.
In addition, this year’s Canadian Derby presented by CIBC and Alberta Breeders’ Fall Classic will feature
exciting new programming and initiatives. From expanded seating areas at the Derby to local initiatives
being introduced for Fall Classic, both of these marquee race days will be highlights for guests and
participants alike.
2015 KEY EVENT DAYS:
MAY 1 & 2 - Opening Weekend
MAY 30 - Spirit of Asia Day
JUNE 20 - Aboriginal Celebration Day
JUNE 27 - Family Day
JULY 11 - Retro Day
AUGUST 15 - Canadian Derby presented by CIBC
SEPTEMBER 19 - Alberta Breeders’ Fall Classic
OCTOBER 24 - Fan Appreciation Day
PARK AFTER DARK
FRIDAY EVENINGS – JUNE 5 – SEPTEMBER 4
As the sun goes down, the Park heats up each Friday night, all summer long!
Capitalizing on the success of this summer event, Park After Dark will be bigger and better this year.
Everyone’s favourite game, Buckin’ Around, will be back, along with several new games. Also look
for the party to continue long after the races have ended as it moves inside to the new Casino Sports
Lounge. Many nights throughout the season will feature Karaoke after the races.
Look for excitement all summer long as Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino continues to be
Edmonton’s Friday night hot spot!!
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MOVE-OUT DATE
The Thoroughbred meet concludes on October 24, 2015. Horsemen are asked to remove all horses and
equipment from the Northlands property by Wednesday, October 28 at noon.
STAKES RACE DISTRIBUTIONS
There is a need to increase the field sizes in most Stake races (especially the 3 & 4 yo Sales Stakes). In
order to attract additional entries and increase wagering opportunities, the Committee recommends
that participants in all 2015 Stake races (except the Canadian Derby) finishing worse than 5th will
have all nomination, entry and starting fees re-paid back. Funding would come from the first five (5)
finishers in the race. Nomination fees for $50,000 Stakes are $1,000 and $1,500 for $75,000 stakes. The
distribution for Stake races for the first five (5) finishers will revert to previous years so that the entire
advertised amount is paid out – i.e. 60/20/10/6/4%. The replaces the $120 participation fee paid during
the last two (2) years. See the Table denoted below indicating the Purse Distribution where there are 6 10 Starters in a Stake race. It was further noted that for 2015 a number of incentives to attract additional
horses and owners are being implemented in various other jurisdictions.
$50,000 STAKE
Starters 1st
2nd
3rd
4th 5th 6th
7th
8th 9th
10th
5 30,000
10,000
5,000
3,000
2,000
Total
50,000
6 29,400
9,800
4,900
2,940
1,960
1,000 50,000
7
28,800
9,6004,8002,8801,920 1,0001,000
50,000
8
28,200
9,4004,7002,8201,8801,0001,0001,000
50,000
9
27,6009,2004,6002,7601,8401,0001,0001,0001,000
50,000
10
27,0009,0004,5002,7001,8001,0001,0001,0001,0001,000
50,000
$75,000 STAKE
Starters1st
2nd 3rd 4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
5 45,000
15,000
7,500
4,500
3,000
Total
75,000
6 44,100
14,700
7,350
4,410
2,940
1,500 75,000
7
43,200
14,400
7,2004,3202,8801,5001,500
75,000
8
42,300
14,1007,0504,2302,8201,5001,5001,500
75,000
9
41,400
13,800
6,9004,1402,7601,5001,5001,5001,500
75,000
10
40,500
13,500
6,7504,0502,7001,5001,5001,5001,5001,500 75,000
The first Canadian Derby was run in 1930 with a field of 13 horses.
In 2015 a maximum of 12 horses will compete.
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2015 THOROUGHBRED RACE SCHEDULE
MAY
JUNE
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AUGUST
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THOROUGHBRED POST TIMES (MDT):
Noon
1 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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