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That was Then. This is Now.

That was Then. This is Now.

by Bob Gates There are times when the past begs to be remembered. To hear her story, you must listen carefully, because sometimes it comes to you in unusual ways. The most recent case of nostalgia-like-symptoms came courtesy of the Winnipeg Free Press. This year on...

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Sifton Memorial Celebrates 50th Running

Sifton Memorial Celebrates 50th Running

by Bob Gates Where does the time go? June 10, 2019 marked the 50th anniversary of the death of John Wright Sifton. The upcoming running of the J. W. Sifton Memorial on September 7 honours Mr. Sifton’s memory and it will be the 50th time that 3-year-old Manitoba breds...

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“Wacing’s” Weird & Wacky

“Wacing’s” Weird & Wacky

by Bob Gates Not even Looney Tunes with its wascally wabbit has anything on thoroughbred horse racing when it comes to the zany and unusual. From the annals of Winnipeg turf lore, few stories rival the wondrous happenings at Assiniboia Downs or at Jimmy Speers' old...

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Manitoba Derby Trophy makes 50th Curtain Call

Manitoba Derby Trophy makes 50th Curtain Call

by Bob Gates On Monday, August 5, 2019, the Queen's Cup trophy will make her way to the Assiniboia Downs winner's circle to be presented to the Derby champion.  Don’t worry she knows the way, it's a trip she's made many times, but this one's special. This is the 50th!...

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