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Victory Gift: Three Generations of Success

Victory Gift: Three Generations of Success

Victory Gift, September 4, 1948  By Bob Gates Victory Gift: Three Generations of Success Over the years Assiniboia Downs has been blessed with some of the finest fillies and mares in horseracing.  We thought we had seen the best of the best with likes of: Miss Missile...

Derby Wrap-Up and a Historical Potpourri

Derby Wrap-Up and a Historical Potpourri

by Bob Gates Wasn’t that a Derby! A record-breaking $3,708,804 was wagered on Manitoba’s most prestigious race, making the historic 75th running of the Manitoba Derby the largest Derby Day handle, bettering last year’s mark of $3,523,260. Congratulations to winner...

The History of the Manitoba Derby in Photos

The History of the Manitoba Derby in Photos

by Bob Gates A few weeks ago we tried something different. The traditional blog story was replaced by an array of photos complete with captions and it turns out, you liked it! With our Manitoba Derby going to post Monday, August 1 let's give the photo story idea...