Celebrating Alberta-Bred Success and Breeders' Bonuses In 2024, breeders of Alberta-bred Thoroughbreds are celebrating BIG, with over $600,000 in Breeders’ Bonus winnings! Thanks to the generous $629,594 funding from Horse Racing Alberta through the Breed Improvement Program, qualifying breeders are now reaping the rewards of their hard work and dedication to breeding top-tier racehorses.

Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is pleased to announce the 2025 Budget which includes marked increases to purse allocations and horsemen’s programs across all breeds. “We are thrilled to announce a $22.1 million investment in Alberta’s horse racing industry through purse allocations, breed improvement, and various industry programs,” said Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer of Horse Racing Alberta. “Alberta continues to lead as Canada’s most attractive destination for horse racing outside of Woodbine. We want to make it clear to the industry that horse racing in Alberta is a smart investment.”

Albertans were definitely making their presence felt at the high-profile Keeneland November Sale, with buyers like Highfield Investment Group Inc., Styled by Stars Ranch, Craig Smith, Agent, and Don Gibb actively competing for some of the quality Thoroughbreds on the market. Their expertise and commitment to the industry are sure to have a lasting impact, and Alberta’s growing influence in both the racing and breeding worlds is exciting to watch.