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Manitoba Stallion Profile: Speculating
Speculating, a royally-bred Manitoba stallion Manitoba Stallion Profile: Speculating (Medaglia d'Oro-Well Dressed by Notebook) A royally-bred son of leading sire Medaglia d'Oro, Speculating offers Manitoba breeders access to one of North America's most prolific and...
Manitoba Stallion Profile: Red Knobs
Red Knobs wins the 2022 Manitoba Derby (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia photo) Manitoba Stallion Profile: Red Knobs Union Rags-Hokey Okey by Lonhro (AUS) A classic-winning son of leading sire Union Rags, Red Knobs brings versatility, stamina, and a prestigious...
Snapshot In Time – Sacred Arrow
By Bob Gates Our fourth and final Love Month tribute goes to Sacred Arrow. This chestnut mare raced from 1966 to 1969. She may not be the most well-known competitor, but there's something to appreciate about a June 10, 1967, photo featuring John and June Sifton. We're...
Manitoba Stallion Profile: Seattle Serenade
Seattle Serenade offers an elite pedigree to Manitoba/Saskatchewan breeders Manitoba Stallion Profile: Seattle Serenade (Smart Strike-Serenading by A.P. Indy) A stakes-winning son of leading sire Smart Strike, Seattle Serenade combines an elite genetic profile with...
Ken Hendricks, Legendary Manitoba Jockey, Dies at 75
Jockey Ken Hendricks aboard Manitoba-bred Merry's Jay after winning the 1976 Manitoba Derby by G. S. Thompson Ken Hendricks, the all-time leading rider at Assiniboia Downs whose masterful horsemanship spanned five decades, passed away peacefully surrounded by family...
Saskatchewan Stallion Profile: Kurilov
Kurilov was a standout performer in both Chile and North America Saskatchewan Stallion Profile: Kurilov (CHI) (Lookin At Lucky-Kossanova by Fly So Free) A Grade 1-winning son of champion Lookin At Lucky, Kurilov brings international class and proven versatility to...
Saskatchewan Stallion Profile: Edison
Edison breaks his maiden at Gulfstream Park for trainer Todd Pletcher. Saskatchewan Stallion Profile: Edison (Bernardini-Heart of Grace by Exploit) Edison brings elite bloodlines, versatility, and proven performance to the Manitoba/Saskatchewan breeding ranks. By one...
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...
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