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TravyFootball Conference Recap
By Travers Cummings Patriots defeat Broncos (Saturday afternoon): I said last week the Broncos would struggle on offense without starting QB Bo Nix, and sure enough, that’s exactly what happened. After an impressive first drive by Jarrett Stidham that actually led to...
Explore a Career as a Racehorse Groom!
Groom School graduate and former Groom of the Year Skyla Blanchard loves her job. (George Williams) Looking for a hands-on way to get involved in the horse racing industry? The HBPA of Manitoba Inc. is offering a 4-week paid Racehorse Groom Training Program, a chance...
From Filling Water Buckets to 900 Wins: Martin Drexler’s Journey from Assiniboia Downs to Gulfstream Park
Fast as Flight wins the Modesty Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Oaks Day for former ASD leading trainer Martin Drexler. by G. S. Thompson Former Assiniboia Downs leading trainer Martin Drexler has come a long way from his days carrying water buckets and...
TravyFootball Conference Championships
By Travers Cummings Patriots over Broncos (Sunday afternoon): Well, this COULD have been a decent game. It still might be, but things took a really weird turn for Denver after the game ended. At the post-game press conference, Coach Sean Payton announced that...
Gittens Takes His Talent to the Big Apple
Trainer Devon Gittens with his first “big horse” as a trainer, stakes-winner Purrsistent, owned and bred by Dr. Betty Hughes. (Mikaela MacKenzie / Winnipeg Free Press) By G.S. Thompson Following up with trainer Devon Gittens after his successful 2025 seasons at...
Opportunities for Aspiring Racehorse Grooms!
Amber Fehr was a successful participant in the 2025 Racehorse Groom Training Program! For anyone who has ever dreamed of working with racehorses, the HBPA of Manitoba Inc. is offering a unique chance to gain hands-on experience through a 4-week paid training program....
TravyFootball Divisional Round
By Travers Cummings Broncos over Bills (Saturday afternoon): Josh Allen is the best player in the NFL, period. As good as he’s been, I don’t know how many people actually picked them to beat the Jags last week. Jacksonville had all the momentum heading into the game,...
The Best Horses I Ever Met
Throughout his life after racing, Seattle Slew was tended to by his attentive groom Tom Wade. (Barbara D. Livingston) By G.S. Thompson Looking back over my 50-year career in horse racing from water-bucket carrier to groom to trainer to writer, I’ve met some pretty...
TravyFootball Wildcard Weekend
By Travers Cummings Rams over Panthers (Saturday afternoon): Well, even though they lost last week to the Bucs, the Panthers still find themselves in the playoff tournament thanks to the Atlanta Falcons’ victory over the New Orleans Saints. The Panthers, Bucs, and...
December Dreams Come True for Brandon Barter and Roger Jones
December Player’s Choice Tourney winner Brandon Barter with his handicapping assistant. By G.S. Thompson Brandon Barter won last Saturday's Player's Choice Tournament for the second time, but this time he won it by himself, and Roger Jones finally got what he always...
Certified Angus Prime Rib Buffet.
Every live race night at ASD!
Girls Night Out at ASD!
Every Wednesday in August!
