A 21% winning trainer in her career, Hunter will saddle her first horses since 2022 at the upcoming Winnipeg meeting.
Assiniboia Downs
The series for three-year-olds returns in 2025 with a $100,000 Derby Bonus and $25,000 Owner-Trainer Bonus.
Barry Arnason, Pat Beavis, Bill Drew, Lisa Osachoff and Larry Wandowich bring a wealth of business knowledge and management experience.
The popular writer and handicapper was a Sovereign Award nominee and shrewd handicapper who loved the races.
Three of the Manitoba track's leading trainers have begun shipping horses in and training is expected to start March 15.
The Assiniboia Downs' year-long handicapping contest recently ended with the hobby farm owner taking down the $3,500 prize.
Canadian photographers who love to take images of horse racing continue to share their great work on social media.
Manitoba's champion trainer lost her battle with cancer recently, but her great spirit and accomplishments won't be forgotten.
The Winnipeg track recorded its second-highest ever wagering total; Prayven Badrie named leading jockey and Lee Delaronde leading trainer.
The nine-race card on the final Tuesday features mandatory payouts of the Jackpot Pick 5, Pick 4 and Classic Hi-5 pools.
“That’s a lot of mornings at 4 am,” said the veteran trainer, 79, after Sugar Daddy Jack won through disqualification on Sept. 11.
A filly by Speculating brought a bid of $33,000; CTHS Manitoba sale sees an increase in average price, but only 11 yearlings sold.
The 76th running of the $125,000 highlight event at Assiniboia Downs saw the highest Derby night handle in the track’s history.
Assiniboia Downs set for 76th Derby after a trying first half of 2024; invaders will be tough in the 1 1/8 mile race.
The growing Jackpot Pick 5 will roll over to a mandatory payout on the Aug. 5 Derby card, which will also feature a $100,000 guar. Pick 4 pool.