News from tracks across the country as racing people and breeders try to stay afloat following two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Assiniboia Downs
Manitoba breeders are upgrading their broodmare bands and many plan to breed to their own stallions with rich bloodlines.
Total handle second only to 2020 numbers; Jerry Gourneau wins his third training title and jockey Jorge Carreno leads the meet wire-to-wire.
A look at the highlights, handles and current standings in the races for top jockey, trainer, owner and horse at tracks across Canada.
Claimed last year for $8,000, the grey 3-year-old posted a mild upset over heavily-favoured Myopic for owner Adam Isfeld.
Recent purchase Myopic will reign as favourite off a big maiden win at Indiana Grand for trainer Robertino Diodoro.
Atras cut his teeth in the barns of Assiniboia Downs in Winnipeg, trained his own claiming stable and was an assistant to Robertino Diodoro.
Fully immunized fans will be welcomed back to the Winnipeg track at 50% capacity as dictated by Manitoba health authorities.
Stakes stars and multi-leg wagers and carryovers have been attractive to bettors as track awaits return of spectators.
Horse racing is in full swing from coast-to-coast and here is a look at the leaderboards from track to track.
Winnipeg track hosts first card of the new season and longtime Florida jockey takes a triple on the seven-race card.
Alberta and Manitoba tracks had opening days delayed a week but are set to get 2021 underway on the Victoria Day long weekend.
COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions have led to the two tracks postponing the start of their 2021 racing seasons.
Champion Escape Clause recently produced her first foal as reported by The Insider newsletter by Ivan Bigg, a colt by Duramente.
From recording commercials on a phone in his closet to getting Assiniboia off and running during COVID-19, Darren Dunn talks 2020.
