Manitoba-breds such as Plate Trial Stakes winner Brachetto have been doing well and buyers have a chance to pick one up at this week's sale.
Assiniboia Downs
Giesbrecht, Christoff, trainer Condilenios celebrate big win, but Derby favourite Forty Twenty is fatally injured.
Horses bought in the U.S. race for the Manitoba Derby on holiday Monday, August 3, while Really Ralis flies the Canadian flag.
The payoffs were huge last week in Winnipeg as a wet track led to some longshots rolling in stakes races and the undercards.
Trainers are having field days at their respective tracks with long leads in their category early in the season.
Winnipeg trainer has been unleashing some well-prepared first-time starters that have won and run well at Assiniboia.
The Winnipeg oval's 2026 season will feature record-low takeouts and some exciting new wagering options for bettors.
He had a win percentage of 36 last season and will try to better it with his big stable at Assiniboia in 2026.
Coming off his best season by purse earnings, Brown has loaded up for the new year with plenty of youngsters and returning stars.
The cost of training a large stable of racehorses is one of the reasons the top trainer will step away – for now.
Texan Henry Witt will be going after his eighth consecutive leading owner title at Assiniboia Downs in 2026.
The young trainer won his first leading training title in 2025 and will focus on having a quality stable for 2026 over quantity.
One of Woodbine's leading trainers has come a long way from Manitoba racing to the biggest meeting on the continent.
Check out these 2025 images from horse lovers and ace photographers who are generous with their time and images.
Former groom, exercise rider, and Assiniboia Downs track superintendent Rick Ball passed away on November 5 at the age of 67.
