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Whitehill Wins Player’s Choice Tournament on Big Day for Locals at Woodbine
John Whitehill won the November Player’s Choice Tourney at ASD with a huge bankroll of $136.60! By G.S. Thompson Retired bricklayer John Whitehill outdistanced the field to win the November Player's Choice Handicapping Tournament at ASD last Saturday with a big winner...
TravyFootball Week 13
Happy Thanksgiving to any Americans that happen to read this! Texans over Colts (Sunday noon): The Houston Texans absolutely shut down Josh Allen and the Bills last Thursday. It was pure domination by the Texans’ defense that had Allen confused and running for his...
Leading Earners! Top Five Horses at ASD in 2025.
Judo (#3 between horses) and jockey Sven Balroop on their way to winning the Harvey Warner Manitoba Mile for trainer Steve Keplin, Jr. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo) By G.S. Thompson There were some exceptionally well-managed horses at Assiniboia Downs in 2025,...
TravyFootball Week 12
By Travers Cummings Bears over Steelers (Sunday noon): After having a pretty comfortable lead in the AFC North, all of a sudden the Steelers find themselves only one game up on the Baltimore Ravens for the division lead. Last week's victory didn't come without a loss...
Remembering Rick Ball and the Horse Who Floated
Rick Ball (center) holding on to Taboga in the winner’s circle. Remembering Rick Ball and the Horse Who FloatedMay 4, 1958 - November 5, 2025 By G.S. Thompson Veteran horseman, elite salesman, sought-after hockey player, part-time singer, and former Assiniboia Downs...
TravyFootball Week 11
By Travers Cummings Packers over Giants (Sunday noon): I’ve said numerous times that as a young running quarterback, you cannot take too many hits, or else it’s going to shorten your career really quickly. Well, it finally caught up to Jaxon Dart, as he had to leave...
ASD 2025 Season in Photos!
By G.S. Thompson Assiniboia Downs Track Photographer Jason Halstead has put together a fabulous group of photos from the 2025 live racing season at Assiniboia Downs. An exceptional Sovereign Award-winning photographer who covers numerous sports for the Winnipeg Free...
TravyFootball Week 10
By Travers Cummings Colts over Falcons (Sunday morning): Coming off their second loss of the season at the hands of Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, the Colts went out on trade deadline day and made a huge splash. Knowing they needed to improve their defensive...
Breeders’ Cup Analysis
True Love, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (Shamela Hanley / Eclipse Sportswire / Breeders's Cup) By G.S. Thompson Breeders’ Cup Picks for Friday, Oct. 31 Race 6, Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint 1. #9 TRUE LOVE2. #8 HAVANA ANNA3. #11 SCHWARZENEGGER TRUE LOVE is...
TravyFootball Week 9
By Travers Cummings 49ers over Giants (Sunday noon): I haven't talked much about the 49ers this year, mostly because I can't confidently pick them to win a game this season. It's not because I don't think they can, but more so due to the absurd number of injuries...
Certified Angus Prime Rib Buffet.
Every live race night at ASD!
Girls Night Out at ASD!
Every Wednesday in August!
