Complete Overhaul, trained by Maria Stanford and ridden by jockey Neville Stephenson starts the longshots in race 3 paying $45.90 to win. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo)
If you enjoy cheering home longshots, Tuesday night’s card at Assiniboia Downs was one to remember.
The longshots began in Race 3 when Complete Overhaul ($45.90) upset the field for trainer Maria Stanford and jockey Neville Stephenson. The generous payouts started immediately, with the $1 Superfecta (2-6-5-4) returning $4,495.00. The evening’s first $3 Prime Pick 3 paid $2,462.25, and as the longshots continued to roll in, the remaining four Prime Pick 3s returned $5,167.65, $5,586.00, $547.80, and $1,104.45, rewarding bettors who managed to connect the winners.
Another surprise followed in Race 5 as Rise Again sprang the upset for trainer Michael Nault and jockey Antonio Whitehall. Bettors who found the winner were well rewarded, with the $1 Triactor (9-1-8) paying $1,967.95 and the $1 Superfecta (9-1-8-6) returning an eye-popping $10,693.45.
Owner Lee Delaronde congratulates jockey Sven Balroop following Prints Money's victory in the final race on Tuesday night at Assiniboia Downs. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo)
The night’s parade of longshots wasn’t finished. In the final race, Prints Money ($27.40), trained by Jerry Gourneau and ridden by Sven Balroop, completed the trio of major upsets. The late-race exotics also delivered outstanding returns, with the $1 Pick 4 paying $2,326.15 and the $1 Classic Hi-5 producing the biggest payoff of the evening at an incredible $11,156.85.
What a way to celebrate Canada Day!
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Canada Day for an incredible night of racing. The grandstand was packed, the racing was exciting, and the evening wrapped up with a spectacular fireworks display by CanFire Pyrotechnics, that lit up the sky.
Check out some of our favourite moments from an unforgettable Canada Day at the track!
A huge crowd enjoyed the free family fun activities, with bouncers, face painting and live entertainment for the kids. Free family fun returns every Tuesday in July and August from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., making the track the perfect place for a family night out. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo)
Canada Day spirit was on full display as race fans arrived dressed in red and white, proudly sporting Canadian flags while enjoying a great night of racing. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo)
Mischievous Intent on his way to the winner's circle after capturing Race 3 on Canada Day. Owned and trained by Jerry Gourneau and ridden to victory by Dario Dalrymple. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo)
Close to 10,000 fans packed Assiniboia Downs to celebrate Canada Day, enjoying an exciting evening of live horse racing before capping off the festivities with a spectacular fireworks display. (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo)
The Canada Day celebration concluded with a spectacular fireworks display by CanFire Pyrotechnics that lit up the night sky. What a great way to end the night! (Jason Halstead / Assiniboia Photo)
Live racing resumes next Tuesday with free family fun activities and Wednesday featuring our popular Girls Night Out at 7:30 p.m. Free admission and parking!