The payoffs were huge last week in Winnipeg as a wet track led to some longshots rolling in stakes races and the undercards.
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Former Hastings trainer brought just one horse to Assiniboia Downs and that fellow, Nu Soup for Baby, lit up the tote board on June 14.
Winnipeg trainer has been unleashing some well-prepared first-time starters that have won and run well at Assiniboia.
The trainer got a great start on snagging another track season title, winning five of six races to lead the standings.
The hottest track in Canada in recent years is set to excite and entertain on weekday nights beginning May 12.
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.
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.
First-time champions in the jockey and trainer ranks were awarded to Damario Bynoe and Steve Keplin Jr.; tracks sets all-time wagering record.
The lineup of jockeys, trainers and horses looks strong as the Winnipeg track gets set to open its gates for the 2025 season.
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.
“That’s a lot of mornings at 4 am,” said the veteran trainer, 79, after Sugar Daddy Jack won through disqualification on Sept. 11.
A filly by Speculating brought a bid of $33,000; CTHS Manitoba sale sees an increase in average price, but only 11 yearlings sold.
