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A Snapshot in Time Irwin Driedger

A Snapshot in Time Irwin Driedger

By Track Historian Bob Gates On May 21, 2023, Canadian Hall of Fame jockey Irwin Driedger passed away following a long battle with cancer. Over the next four weeks, we will look back at some of Irwin’s 969 wins and remember the man who spent eight full seasons riding...

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A Snapshot in Time by Bob Gates

A Snapshot in Time by Bob Gates

This is the last installment of our Ken Hendricks Snapshot in Time feature. In 2004, Hank piloted the favoured Deputy Country to victory in the 45th running of the R. J. Speers Stakes. It marked the last time Hank won the Speers—a race he captured a record-setting six...

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Snapshot in Time by Bob Gates

Snapshot in Time by Bob Gates

This is installment number three of our salute to the late Ken Hendricks. Hank won two Manitoba Derbies, and while most will remember his victory on Merry’s Jay in 1976, who recalls his win aboard Langara Island on August 7, 1995—30 years ago? Ken took charge of the...

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Groom School Open for Applications

Groom School Open for Applications

Hannah Kraychuk has been grooming horses for trainer Jared Brown for four years. She loves her work. And her horses. (George Williams) Learn How to Become a Racehorse Groom! Spring training is underway and the annual Manitoba HBPA Groom School is now taking...

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