Former groom, exercise rider, and Assiniboia Downs track superintendent Rick Ball passed away on November 5 at the age of 67.
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More than 40 one-year-olds are catalogued for the Manitoba sale to be held at the new pavilion at Assiniboia Downs.
Mandatory payout of the $465K Jackpot Pick 5; field of eight led by favourite Take Charge Tom as Western Canada Derby Series begins.
Randy Howg's homebred seeks fifth stakes victory in Winnipeg's feature race of the 2025 season; Maldini invades from Woodbine.
The increased guarantee comes after a strong start to the season and a significant reduction in takeout rates.
The season kicked off with a handle of over $1 million and lower takeout rates, with all wagering pools now below 20%.
Winnipeg track continues to beat wagering records as it lures fans from all over the world thanks to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
The lineup of jockeys, trainers and horses looks strong as the Winnipeg track gets set to open its gates for the 2025 season.
A 21% winning trainer in her career, Hunter will saddle her first horses since 2022 at the upcoming Winnipeg meeting.
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.
