Rick Ball (center) holding on to Taboga in the winner’s circle. Remembering Rick Ball and the Horse Who FloatedMay 4, 1958 - November 5, 2025 By G.S. Thompson Veteran horseman, elite salesman, sought-after hockey player, part-time singer, and former Assiniboia Downs...
By Travers Cummings Packers over Giants (Sunday noon): I’ve said numerous times that as a young running quarterback, you cannot take too many hits, or else it’s going to shorten your career really quickly. Well, it finally caught up to Jaxon Dart, as he had to leave...
By G.S. Thompson Assiniboia Downs Track Photographer Jason Halstead has put together a fabulous group of photos from the 2025 live racing season at Assiniboia Downs. An exceptional Sovereign Award-winning photographer who covers numerous sports for the Winnipeg Free...
By Travers Cummings Colts over Falcons (Sunday morning): Coming off their second loss of the season at the hands of Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, the Colts went out on trade deadline day and made a huge splash. Knowing they needed to improve their defensive...
True Love, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (Shamela Hanley / Eclipse Sportswire / Breeders's Cup) By G.S. Thompson Breeders’ Cup Picks for Friday, Oct. 31 Race 6, Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint 1. #9 TRUE LOVE2. #8 HAVANA ANNA3. #11 SCHWARZENEGGER TRUE LOVE is...
By Travers Cummings 49ers over Giants (Sunday noon): I haven't talked much about the 49ers this year, mostly because I can't confidently pick them to win a game this season. It's not because I don't think they can, but more so due to the absurd number of injuries...
October Player’s Choice Handicapping Tournament winner Trevor Tilston-Jones. By G.S. Thompson Trevor Tilston-Jones won the first Player's Choice Handicapping Tournament of the off-season at ASD last Saturday, and it wasn't close. The 2022 Handicapper of the Year built...
By Travers Cummings Falcons over Dolphins (Sunday noon): There’s not much left to say about the Dolphins. They were left for dead by the Browns of all teams last week. The coach is doing his best to put on a brave face knowing he’ll be fired any day now, players are...
October Handicapping Challenge winner Tanis Atras with jockey Kendrick Carmouche and son Rob at Saratoga. Tanis Atras won the final ASD Handicapping Challenge of the live racing season on October 7 by $1.80 over Brent Daurie, and she was one of three women that gave...
Bears over Saints (Sunday noon): Now that the Bears have avenged their loss from last year against the Commanders courtesy of a Jake Moody field goal as time expired, they'll travel back home and prepare for a frisky New Orleans Saints team. The Saints gave their best...