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Pleasant Memories of Henry Bruce Boreham

Pleasant Memories of Henry Bruce Boreham

H. Bruce Boreham, Downs Director of Public Relations. (Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame) By Track Historian Bob Gates On June 1, 1959 Assiniboia Downs General Manager, A. G. “Scotty” Kennedy announced that the Downs had appointed its first Director of Public Relations....

A Day at the Races

A Day at the Races

Jockey Ray Stewart, a native of Gladstone, Manitoba, seen here in Calgary, 1950 (Ray Stewart family) By Track Historian Bob Gates A funny thing happened on the way to this week’s tale of the turf—the original idea was set aside, thanks to a chance discovery. The title...

95 Years of the Winnipeg Futurity – In Pictures

95 Years of the Winnipeg Futurity – In Pictures

Winnipeg Futurity Announcement - Manitoba Free Press, March 19, 1928. by Track Historian Bob Gates As the end of June isn’t far off, we can look forward to seeing the “babies” (two-year-olds) make their way to the races. The stakes races for the youngsters include the...

Trainers Steve Keplin, Jr., Devon Gittens hot, Pick 4 Pays 9K!

Trainers Steve Keplin, Jr., Devon Gittens hot, Pick 4 Pays 9K!

Dragon Drew ($43.10) and Ciera Pruitt win the seventh race on Tuesday night at ASD for trainer Tom Gardipy, Jr. resulting in a massive $1 Pick 4 payoff of $9,039.10. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo) By G.S. Thompson Trainers Steve Keplin, Jr and Devon Gittens were...

A Small Tribute for a Big, Big Man – Michael Thomas Olito

A Small Tribute for a Big, Big Man – Michael Thomas Olito

Mike in the paddock with Souvenir Zone in September 2009. (Bob Gates photo) By Track Historian Bob Gates The news came via social media: Mike Olito had passed away on April 25th. As the date for his celebration of life on May 19th approached, I found myself thinking...