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Manitoba Stallion Profile: Nonios
Manitoba sire Nonios winning at Santa Anita. (Benoit Photo) Manitoba Stallion Profile: Nonios (Pleasantly Perfect-Stylish Manner by Touch Gold) A Grade 3-winning son of Dubai World Cup (G1) victor Pleasantly Perfect, Nonios offers Manitoba breeders access to a...
Snapshot In Time by Bob Gates
By Track Historian Bob Gates This past February 15, Ken “Hank” Hendricks passed away peacefully at the age of 75. Over the next four weeks, we will take a pictorial journey through just a few highlights of his career at Assiniboia Downs. “Hank,” as he liked to be...
Winnipeg Transit Driver Roger Jones Rides Quarter Horses to Tournament Victory
Player's Choice Tourney winner Roger Jones In a sport where conventional wisdom often dictates strategy, Roger Jones took the road less travelled at Assiniboia Downs last Saturday, and it led straight to the winner's circle. The veteran handicapper captured the...
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...
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