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Manitoba Stallion Profile: Seattle Serenade
Seattle Serenade offers an elite pedigree to Manitoba/Saskatchewan breeders Manitoba Stallion Profile: Seattle Serenade (Smart Strike-Serenading by A.P. Indy) A stakes-winning son of leading sire Smart Strike, Seattle Serenade combines an elite genetic profile with...
Ken Hendricks, Legendary Manitoba Jockey, Dies at 75
Jockey Ken Hendricks aboard Manitoba-bred Merry's Jay after winning the 1976 Manitoba Derby by G. S. Thompson Ken Hendricks, the all-time leading rider at Assiniboia Downs whose masterful horsemanship spanned five decades, passed away peacefully surrounded by family...
Saskatchewan Stallion Profile: Kurilov
Kurilov was a standout performer in both Chile and North America Saskatchewan Stallion Profile: Kurilov (CHI) (Lookin At Lucky-Kossanova by Fly So Free) A Grade 1-winning son of champion Lookin At Lucky, Kurilov brings international class and proven versatility to...
Saskatchewan Stallion Profile: Edison
Edison breaks his maiden at Gulfstream Park for trainer Todd Pletcher. Saskatchewan Stallion Profile: Edison (Bernardini-Heart of Grace by Exploit) Edison brings elite bloodlines, versatility, and proven performance to the Manitoba/Saskatchewan breeding ranks. By one...
Super Bowl Recap by Travy Football
Eagles Defeat Chiefs 40-22 Well, that was unexpected. I don't know what made anti-Chiefs fans happier—watching Kansas City get annihilated from the start or the viral shot of a very sad-looking Taylor Swift in the private box. Either way, they probably slept very well...
Manitoba Stallion Profile: Vengeful Wildcat
Vengeful Wildcat (inside) just misses in a tight photo in the 2011 Bayshore Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct. (Rick Samuels photo) Manitoba Stallion Profile: Vengeful Wildcat (Vindication-Wild Snitch by Forest Wildcat) A multiple stakes-winning sprinter with elite speed and a...
Manitoba Stallion Profile: Keepcalmncruiseon
Keepcalmncruiseon (Catalina Cruiser-Whichwaydidshego by Storm Cat) winning at Assiniboia Downs in 2024. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo) Manitoba Stallion Profile: Keepcalmncruiseon(Catalina Cruiser-Whichwaydidshego by Storm Cat) By G.S. Thompson Lightly raced but...
Manitoba Stallion Profile: Kentucky Bear
Kentucky Bear (Mr. Greeley-Tate by Afleet) By G.S. Thompson A Grade 1-placed son of successful sire Mr. Greeley, Kentucky Bear brings both pedigree power and proven sire success to Manitoba, where he continues to make a significant impact on the local breeding...
Manitoba Stallion Profiles: Ami’s Holiday & Following Sea
By G.S. Thompson Today we begin profiling Manitoba stallions that have registered for the lucrative stallion and breeding programs offered by CTHS Manitoba. We'll start with Ami's Holiday and Following Sea, both graded stakes winners, and one who is already a proven...
Scott Anderson Romps in Player’s Choice
Scott Anderson Romps in Player's ChoiceHBPA President and longtime owner has been playing horses for three decades By G.S. Thompson Third-generation horseplayer and Manitoba HBPA president Scott Anderson won the Player's Choice Handicapping Tournament last Saturday by...