Mechanic Susie and Antonio Whitehall win the $40,000 Distaff Stakes on Wednesday at ASD. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo) By G.S. Thompson Fans were treated to some sizzling stakes action courtesy of the best horses on the grounds this week at ASD, with one of the...
By Track Historian Bob Gates … at least that’s what they say, and who exactly are “they?” Even AI – Overview wasn’t much help. “There isn’t a single person credited with originally saying "records are made to be broken" it’s a common sentiment that various athletes...
Jockey Renaldo Cumberbatch is congratulated after winning the Already Dia Stakes aboard Malibu S S on Tuesday at ASD for trainer Jerry Gourneau and owner Henry S. Witt, Jr. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo) Take Charge Tom returned with a vengeance last Saturday in...
2022 Manitoba CTHS Yearling Sale graduate No Show No Call was the leading money earner and Manitoba-bred Horse of the Year at Assiniboia Downs in 2024. His half-brother is Hip #7 in this year’s sale. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo) By G.S. Thompson The annual CTHS...
Designated Hitter (inside) and Javaniel Patterson hold off Totalizer and Rachaad Knights in the third race on Wednesday. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo) By G.S. Thompson The public was especially sharp this week at ASD, as the first or second choices on the tote...
August ASD Handicapping Challenge winner James Werry. By G.S. Thompson A decision made on post parade proved to be the winning move for veteran handicapper James Werry on Tuesday night, who won the ASD Handicapping Challenge by $8.70 with a bankroll of $60.10. Werry...
Eventual R. C. Anderson Stakes winner Twolefttoload trails the field early in the race. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo) By G.S. Thompson Twolefttoload went from last to first to win the 50th running of the R.C. Anderson Stakes; jockey Sven Balroop topped all...
Mechanic Susie, one of four winners for jockey Antonio Whitehall this week. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo) By G.S. Thompson Antonio Whitehall was the hot jockey for the second week in a row, trainer Jason Homer scored a hat trick and helped apprentice Ciera...
Dwayne McIvor and family having fun at ASD. By G.S. Thompson Sometimes the stars just align for you. Just ask Dwayne McIvor, who celebrated his 45th birthday on July 8th by capturing his first ASD Handicapping Challenge victory in dominant fashion, turning his $48...
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...