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Antonio Whitehall Gets Hot, Wins Five Races Including Frank Arnason Sire Stakes
Mike Nault’s assistant trainer Brittany Bergen leads Frank Arnason Sire Stakes winner Betterlucknexttime out of the winner’s circle on Wednesday. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo) by G.S. Thompson Antonio Whitehall was the hot jockey in a lightning-shortened week of...
Steve Keplin, Jr., Prayven Badrie Win Three of Four Stakes, Open Up in Standings
Leading trainer Steve Keplin, Jr. (right holding trophy) was all smiles after winning the Chantilly Stakes with Ginas Serenade on Wednesday. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo) By G.S. Thompson Trainer Steve Keplin, Jr. won three of the four stakes and opened up a big...
A Day at the Races
Jockey Ray Stewart, a native of Gladstone, Manitoba, seen here in Calgary, 1950 (Ray Stewart family) By Track Historian Bob Gates A funny thing happened on the way to this week’s tale of the turf—the original idea was set aside, thanks to a chance discovery. The title...
Bynoe and Badrie in Heated Battle for Top Spot, Gourneau and Nault Score Hat Tricks
Jockey Prayven Badrie returns aboard Sharp Likeness after winning the fifth race on Tuesday for trainer Jason Gourneau. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo) by G.S. Thompson Jockeys Praven Badrie and Damario Bynoe stole the show this week at ASD! Badrie won four races...
95 Years of the Winnipeg Futurity – In Pictures
Winnipeg Futurity Announcement - Manitoba Free Press, March 19, 1928. by Track Historian Bob Gates As the end of June isn’t far off, we can look forward to seeing the “babies” (two-year-olds) make their way to the races. The stakes races for the youngsters include the...
Trainers Steve Keplin, Jr., Devon Gittens hot, Pick 4 Pays 9K!
Dragon Drew ($43.10) and Ciera Pruitt win the seventh race on Tuesday night at ASD for trainer Tom Gardipy, Jr. resulting in a massive $1 Pick 4 payoff of $9,039.10. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo) By G.S. Thompson Trainers Steve Keplin, Jr and Devon Gittens were...
A Small Tribute for a Big, Big Man – Michael Thomas Olito
Mike in the paddock with Souvenir Zone in September 2009. (Bob Gates photo) By Track Historian Bob Gates The news came via social media: Mike Olito had passed away on April 25th. As the date for his celebration of life on May 19th approached, I found myself thinking...
Premachuk Claims Record Eighth Handicapping Title at Assiniboia Downs
Randy (left) at Winnipeg Jets game. By G.S. Thompson Randy Premachuk won the monthly handicapping tournament at Assiniboia Downs for what has to be a record eighth time on Tuesday night, taking home the $3,500 first prize once again for his astute handicapping. The...
Steve Keplin, Jr., Antonio Whitehall, Stars of Stakes-Filled Week at ASD
Groom Hannah Kraychuk leads Sawasdee and jockey Ronald Ali into the winner’s circle after his victory in the S S Pee Wee Stakes on Tuesday evening. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo) By G.S. Thompson There was a feast of overnight stakes this week at ASD and wagering...
Polo Park Celebrates Centenary
Polo Park opening day full page ad (Winnipeg Tribune, June 11, 1925) By Track Historian Bob Gates This coming June 12 marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of Polo Park Racetrack. It was the beginning of a run that lasted 31 years and 22 days. Billed as...
Certified Angus Prime Rib Buffet.
Every live race night at ASD!
Girls Night Out at ASD!
Every Wednesday in August!
