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Pick-4 carryover of $3,580 tonight! Preakness simulcast a must watch.
Desert Lightning and Paul Nolan came rolling home in the stretch to win the sixth race on Friday night to ensure a Pick-4 carryover of $3,580 into Saturday's live racing card, and there were also a few first-time winners on the season. The Pick-4 pool could easily...
Robert Joseph Franklin, the quiet man from Iowa
by Bob Bob Franklin was only 72 when he was called to heaven's backstretch on May 1, 1990, but he crammed a lot of living into his time on this earth. Much of it at Assiniboia Downs. Bob was a simple, quiet, black man from Clarinda, Iowa who knew all about racial...
Sayler puts on show as fans pack Downs for Mother’s Day weekend
Trainer Ardell Sayler put on quite a show, the weather co-operated beautifully, and the fans packed the house for Mother's Day live racing weekend at the Downs. It was clear that people thoroughly enjoyed getting out of the house after one of the longest, coldest...
Max Freed Plays “Let’s Make a Deal” with Monty Hall
by Bob Before telling you about this Manitoba racing icon's deal with TV game show host Monty Hall, let me give you some background on one of the greatest and well-known local horseman, Max Freed. Max was born to David and Tilley Freed on February 22, 1912 in...
Live racing canceled for Friday May 9, continues Saturday and Mother’s Day Sunday as scheduled
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Due to a lack of entries, live racing at Assiniboia Downs Race Track has been officially canceled for Friday, May 9. Live racing will continue as originally scheduled on Saturday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. and Mother's Day...
Sayler dominates opening day at Downs, ensures $4,743 Pick-4 carryover
Eleven-time leading trainer Ardell Sayler served notice that he'll once again be a force at Assiniboia Downs in 2014. Sayler won four of the eight races on opening day including two legs of the Pick-4 with longshots that forced a Pick-4 carryover of $4,743 into next...
What’s happening on Opening Day 2014 at ASD?
Opening Day 2014 for live horse racing at Assiniboia Downs is finally here! Post time for the first race today is 1:30 p.m. There will be 60 live race days in 2014. The meet runs from May 4 to September 21 and includes 26 stakes races worth $895,000 highlighted by the...
A season of promise at Assiniboia Downs! Opening day 2014 beckons!
by Bob It was an especially tough winter that just wouldn't go away. Season #57 gets underway Sunday, May 4, and I have a feeling this year is going to be special. I can't explain why or tell you what's going to happen, but something great is in the air - you can...
Peguis First Nation – Manitoba Jockey Club Announces Joint Venture
3975 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3K 2E9 Phone: (204) 885-3330 Fax: (204) 831-5348 Email: info@fndevelopments.ca Peguis First Nation - Manitoba Jockey Club Announces Joint Venture For Immediate Release December 19, 2013 Winnipeg, MB -- Assiniboia Downs is...
Manitoba proud Goldencents makes championship bid in New York Saturday, his mother’s Manitoba breeder to be honoured at ASD
The world champion colt with Manitoba breeding, Goldencents, is pointed to a race this Saturday, Nov. 27 that could solidify his chances of being named the top 3-year-old male of the year. Fresh from winning the world championship $1 million Breeders' Cup Mile...