Barry Arnason

Zdeno continues spectacular comeback with stylish win in Sifton

Zdeno continues spectacular comeback with stylish win in Sifton

by George   Champion and 2013 Horse of the Year Zdeno continued his spectacular comeback at Assiniboia Downs Friday night in the 45th running of the $30,000 J. W. Sifton Stakes, and he did it in style. Facing only three rivals after stablemate Jet Again was...

Jet Again – 2014 Manitoba Derby Contenders

Jet Again – 2014 Manitoba Derby Contenders

by George Jet Again will be the favourite among those with Manitoba connections in this year's Derby and for good reason. The homebred gelding by top local sire Going Commando moved up multiple class levels while also stretching out for the first time this year in his...

Jet Again continues roll towards Manitoba Derby

Jet Again continues roll towards Manitoba Derby

by George Jet Again continued his well-managed progression towards the $75,000 Manitoba Derby Friday night with an easy victory in the Frank Aranason Sire Stakes, Jennifer Reid scored a hat trick, and young couples came out in droves as the predicted rain got lost...

Northern Contract the real deal in Golden Boy Stakes

Northern Contract the real deal in Golden Boy Stakes

by George Any doubts as to whether Northern Contract was the real deal were ripped up on Wednesday night at Assiniboia Downs when he romped away in the stretch to win the $30,000 Golden Boy Stakes by seven lengths. Handled confidently be leading rider by Adolfo...

New jockey, new horse, win debuts at Downs, Ladies saddle longshots

New jockey, new horse, win debuts at Downs, Ladies saddle longshots

by George New jockey Jalon Samuel won with his first mount ever here, trainers Lorna Gray and Sherri Laing owned the longshots of the night, and a new 3-year-old filly named Aware definitely made us that with a powerful stretch drive in the finale on a sunny Wednesday...