Judo (#3 between horses) and jockey Sven Balroop on their way to winning the Harvey Warner Manitoba Mile for trainer Steve Keplin, Jr. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo) By G.S. Thompson There were some exceptionally well-managed horses at Assiniboia Downs in 2025,...
By Travers Cummings Bears over Steelers (Sunday noon): After having a pretty comfortable lead in the AFC North, all of a sudden the Steelers find themselves only one game up on the Baltimore Ravens for the division lead. Last week's victory didn't come without a loss...
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...