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Super Bowl Recap by Travy Football
Eagles Defeat Chiefs 40-22 Well, that was unexpected. I don't know what made anti-Chiefs fans happier—watching Kansas City get annihilated from the start or the viral shot of a very sad-looking Taylor Swift in the private box. Either way, they probably slept very well...
Manitoba Stallion Profile: Vengeful Wildcat
Vengeful Wildcat (inside) just misses in a tight photo in the 2011 Bayshore Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct. (Rick Samuels photo) Manitoba Stallion Profile: Vengeful Wildcat (Vindication-Wild Snitch by Forest Wildcat) A multiple stakes-winning sprinter with elite speed and a...
Manitoba Stallion Profile: Keepcalmncruiseon
Keepcalmncruiseon (Catalina Cruiser-Whichwaydidshego by Storm Cat) winning at Assiniboia Downs in 2024. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo) Manitoba Stallion Profile: Keepcalmncruiseon(Catalina Cruiser-Whichwaydidshego by Storm Cat) By G.S. Thompson Lightly raced but...
Manitoba Stallion Profile: Kentucky Bear
Kentucky Bear (Mr. Greeley-Tate by Afleet) By G.S. Thompson A Grade 1-placed son of successful sire Mr. Greeley, Kentucky Bear brings both pedigree power and proven sire success to Manitoba, where he continues to make a significant impact on the local breeding...
Manitoba Stallion Profiles: Ami’s Holiday & Following Sea
By G.S. Thompson Today we begin profiling Manitoba stallions that have registered for the lucrative stallion and breeding programs offered by CTHS Manitoba. We'll start with Ami's Holiday and Following Sea, both graded stakes winners, and one who is already a proven...
Scott Anderson Romps in Player’s Choice
Scott Anderson Romps in Player's ChoiceHBPA President and longtime owner has been playing horses for three decades By G.S. Thompson Third-generation horseplayer and Manitoba HBPA president Scott Anderson won the Player's Choice Handicapping Tournament last Saturday by...
Manitoba/Saskatchewan Thoroughbred Sires Update
New Manitoba sire Following Sea wins the 2021 Vosburgh Stakes at Aqueduct. By GS Thompson There are 16 stallions that could participate in the CTHS Manitoba Breeders' program, which features lucrative bonuses for stallions, breeders and Manitoba-bred runners. Stallion...
Manitoba/Saskatchewan Sires for 2025
Manitoba sire Nonios winning at Santa Anita. Sire of stakes winners Mechanic Susie, Mr. Splash, and Betterlucknexttime in 2024. (Benoit Photo) By G.S. Tompson According to CTHS Manitoba, breeders in Manitoba and Saskatchewan could have up to 16 local sires and seven...
New Curlin Stallion for Manitoba
New Manitoba stallion Nielson (Curlin-My Wandy's Girl by Flower Alley) will stand for $1,250 in 2025. By G.S. Thompson Manitoba's leading breeder Cam Ziprick has strengthened his stallion roster for the 2025 breeding season with the addition of Nielson, an...
Randy Premachuk Crowned 2024 Handicapper of the Year at ASD
By G.S. Thompson Randy Premachuk has been studying the horses at Assiniboia Downs for over three decades, but 2024 brought him an achievement that had previously eluded him - the coveted Handicapper of the Year title. After years of coming close, including a fourth...