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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...
TravyFootball Week 18
By Travers Cummings 49ers over Seahawks (Saturday night): I didn't think I would be writing about the 49ers playing for the number one seed in the NFC considering how the season started off. Losing Nick Bosa, losing Brock Purdy for a long stretch, losing Fred Warner,...
We Sure Could Use a Little Good News Today
By G.S. Thompson The barn area fell silent on Christmas Eve, save for the scratchy backstretch speakers playing the local country music station. John Smith sat on a five-gallon pail outside stall forty-seven, nursing a lukewarm coffee while light snow drifted through...
TravyFootball Week 17
Seahawks over Panthers (Sunday noon): Seattle had quite the comeback last week against the Rams in what was one of the best games of the year. After being down 30-14 in the 4th quarter, a punt return touchdown by Rashid Shaheed cut the deficit to eight points. After a...
The Tale of Taboga and Her Heavy Heart
Taboga wins the 1976 Manitoba Maturity. Her longtime companion, Rick Ball, far right. By G.S. Thompson A few weeks ago we wrote about Rick Ball and his favourite horse, Taboga. Sadly, Rick passed away on November 5, shortly after our final interview with him. During...
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Every live race night at ASD!
Girls Night Out at ASD!
Every Wednesday in August!
