Kent Verlik

Purses and breeders' incentives in Alberta will get a boost this year as a result of higher-than-expected revenues, Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) announced Tuesday. HRA is recommending a $400,000 increase to the 2024 purse allocation and a $120,000 increase to the 2024 Breed Incentive Program (BIP). The proposal was approved by the HRA Board of Directors on May 24. "We are excited to share this good news with the Alberta horse racing industry," said Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer of Horse Racing Alberta. "Purses in 2024 will be increased by...

The Alberta Thoroughbred industry was celebrated at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino on the evening of May 5 as over 130 Alberta Thoroughbred breeders, owners, trainers, and backstretch workers joined to honor Alberta's best. "In 2022, Alberta horse racing moved forward from the pandemic and began the recovery process with reasons for optimism on many fronts," said Master of Ceremonies Ken Gee on behalf of Horse Racing Alberta Chief Executive Officer Kent Verlik. "An exciting accomplishment was the long-term funding agreement signed by Horse Racing Alberta and the Alberta Government...