Jimmy Reil

Past, Present and Future

Past, Present and Future

by Bob Gates The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.  -– Thomas S. Monson It’s been three and a half months since starter Derek Corbel sent the first field of horses on there way to kick-off the Downs 2023...

Tiny Broad Zone – Guts and Glory at 2 1/4-miles

Tiny Broad Zone – Guts and Glory at 2 1/4-miles

by Bob Most of you have probably never heard of Broad Zone, and for good reason. His story began back in June 1956 at old Polo Park race track and climaxed at the "new" Assiniboia Downs in August 1961. Overall his career wasn't all that remarkable -- with one...