The closing day of the harness racing season at Century Downs on August 31 showcased Alberta's top horses competing for $248,400 in stakes. The highlights include Custard Dolce's record-breaking performance in the $70,000 ASHA Filly Pace for two-year-olds, where she won by seven lengths with a new track record of 1:54, surpassing the previous record set by Burning Hot at 1:55.2. Custard Dolce, trained by Jamie Gray, remains undefeated in stakes and has accumulated $63,987 in earnings.
In the $70,000 Century Casinos Pace for rookie colts and geldings, Outlawminutbyminut surprised as a 27-1 long shot, claiming victory in 1:57.1 following a fortuitous leader's break that allowed him to take the lead. His owners and trainer, Logan Gillis and Todd Teolis, saw him lift his earnings to $41,750 this season.
Outlawguns N Roses continued her excellent form by winning the $53,900 Alberta Sires Stakes Princess Final, finishing in 1:52.3 and marking her third consecutive win. This filly, trained by Rodney Starkewski, has 12 career victories and earnings reaching $269,700.
The evening concluded with Grey Horizon achieving victory in the Alberta Sires Stakes Plainsmen for three-year-old males, clocking in at 1:53.4. This colt's successful season has earned him $240,210 in total earnings.
Further highlighting the day, Shark Week, a renowned track record-holder, added to his impressive resume with another Preferred win, marking his 47th career victory in 1:50.4 and surpassing the $400,000 mark in earnings.
As the meet concluded at Century Downs, Mike Hennessy topped the drivers’ standings with 75 wins, while Brandon Campbell led in training victories. Attention now shifts to Century Mile, set to commence its season on September 21.