Century Downs Fall QH Stakes Schedule Features Alberta-Bred Futurity, Derby

Century Downs will offer a series of Quarter Horse stakes during its 2026 fall meet, highlighted by the $45,000 Alberta Bred Futurity (RG3) and $30,000 Alberta Bred Derby on Saturday, October 24.

The fall Quarter Horse season at Century Downs began September 19 and continues through October 31, with Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing featured during the meet.

Quarter Horse stakes action continues Saturday, October 3, with the $20,000 CTD Distance #2. The 770-yard event is for 3-year-olds and older.

The $20,000 Aged Invitational Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, October 17. The 400-yard event is also open to 3-year-olds and older.

A stakes doubleheader for Alberta-bred Quarter Horses will headline the October 24 program.

The $45,000 Alberta Bred Futurity (RG3), for 2-year-olds at 350 yards, will be joined by the $30,000 Alberta Bred Derby for 3-year-olds at 400 yards.

Trials for the Alberta Bred Futurity are scheduled for Friday, October 9, while trials for the Alberta Bred Derby will be conducted Saturday, October 10.

Also scheduled for October 24 is the $20,000 CTD Distance #3 for 3-year-olds and older at 770 yards.

The fall Quarter Horse stakes schedule began September 20 with the $20,000 Cup Classic for 3-year-olds and older at 440 yards.

Century Downs' published racing calendar lists live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing on Saturdays throughout October, including October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. Saturday post time is scheduled for 1:45 p.m. Mountain Time.

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CENTURY DOWNS FALL QUARTER HORSE STAKES SCHEDULE

Sunday, September 20
Cup Classic
$20,000 • 440 Yards • 3-Year-Olds & Up

Saturday, October 3
CTD Distance #2
$20,000 • 770 Yards • 3-Year-Olds & Up

Saturday, October 17
Aged Invitational Stakes
$20,000 • 400 Yards • 3-Year-Olds & Up

Saturday, October 24
CTD Distance #3
$20,000 • 770 Yards • 3-Year-Olds & Up

Saturday, October 24
Alberta Bred Futurity (RG3)
$45,000 • 350 Yards • 2-Year-Olds
Trials: Friday, October 9

Saturday, October 24
Alberta Bred Derby
$30,000 • 400 Yards • 3-Year-Olds
Trials: Saturday, October 10

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