ASD has also announced it will be setting a new standard in North American racing by eliminating the run-up for all races at all distances.
Assiniboia Downs
Horses will now be clocked as soon as they leave the starting gate, as opposed to having about 25 feet to run before the clock starts.
Doug and Judy Mustard have an exciting three-horse stable for the 2024 season at Assiniboia Downs, which begins in a week.
The series at Assiniboia Downs, Century Mile, and Hastings has some additional incentives this year, including $25,000 in bonuses.
Mystik Dan's sire Goldencents is from four generations of Canadian-bred mares including two from the late breeder Phil Kives.
Nault is back in action at the track now with 18 horses, including 2023's top two-year-old filly Commandoslastdance.
Whitehall won the riding title at the Winnipeg track in 2023, winning at a 20-percent clip and compiling a record of 56-43-54 from 284 mounts.
In her fourth year training for Barry Arnason and True North Stable, Lise Pruitt already has a champion in her barn.
Trainer Jared Brown is back at Assiniboia Downs earlier than usual this spring, eager to get his promising new crop of babies on the track.
Henry Witt Jr. has been the leading owner at Assiniboia Downs for five years and won his first Manitoba Derby in 2023 with Mano Dura.
The Winnipeg track's 50-day meeting begins on Monday, May 20 and runs through to Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Dr. Elder takes over from owner and breeder Jeff Goy who has been in the interim chair since the passing of Harvey Warner.
CTHS Manitoba Division and Manitoba Jockey Club (MJC) are pleased to announce a new program for Manitoba broodmares.
In addition to Jack, there were some amazing claiming horses who won a bunch of races at the Winnipeg track in 2023.
An exciting finale is planned for September 20th, with mandatory payouts of the Jackpot Pick 5 and the Classic Hi-5 pools.
