The one-mile Trial sets the stage for the first leg of the Western Canadian Triple Crown at Assiniboia Downs.
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The Manitoba CTHS and HBPA had their awards night May 20th at Assiniboia Downs, ushering in a strong opening day of the 2023 season.
The Winnipeg track will double the Pick 4 pool guarantee for every card starting on May 29, another initiative to encourage healthy wagering.
The Winnipeg track's opening day saw champion jock Jorge Carreno take the first race, large crowds and enthusiastic wagering.
Canadian horse racing lost a popular horseman and friend to many on May 20; Irwin Driedger passes at age 66 after cancer battle.
Some exciting new initiatives offer something for everyone as live racing gets set to kick off May 22nd at the Winnipeg track.
Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia racetracks will band together to stage the series with $450,000 in purse money and a $100,000 bonus.
Racing has not been held in Saskatchewan for three years and now horses bred in that province will be eligible for incentives in Manitoba.
Canadian horsepeople look forward to spring as the backstretches open; Moon Landing moves to the top of the charts for the King's Plate.
Manitoba trainers Tom Gardipy Jr. and Jerry Gourneau became the first conditioners inducted into the North American-wide Hall of Fame.
As the restriction-free 2022 season concludes, the Winnipeg track reports wagering totals second only to 2020 numbers.
A track lighting malfunction at the Winnipeg track resulted in the remainder of the race card being cancelled on September 14th.
A yearling by hot stallion Kentucky Bear topped the CTHS Manitoba sale at $25,000, sold by Kelly Halliday to Gary Naherniak.
Trainer Robertino Diodoro had three starters in Assiniboia Downs' premier race and finished 1, 2, 3 in the 74th edition.
Assiniboia Downs seeks to erase the haunting memories of the past two quiet Derbies due to Covid restrictions.
