Groom Katie Morris in the ASD backstretch (George Williams photo) Horses have arrived in the ASD backstretch for 2025! Trainers Wendy Anderson, Mike Taphorn, and Devon Gittens all have horses in the backstretch now with more coming in shortly. The training track is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...