Polo Park Handicap

Alfred G. Tarn: Rosser Pig Farmer turned World Class Horseman

Alfred G. Tarn: Rosser Pig Farmer turned World Class Horseman

by Bob Gates Father Time has been cruel to the memory of Alfred Gilbert "Alf" Tarn. Who? That’s the point of this week's time tunnel flashback. There was a time when it was inconceivable that the name Alf Tarn would fade into obscurity. Sad, but true. Who among us...

Field of Dreams brought it all in 1977 Polo Park Handicap

Field of Dreams brought it all in 1977 Polo Park Handicap

by Bob Gates Sunraysed, Taboga, Persian Memories, Victor's Pride, Merry's Jay, Federal Ruler, Icy Welcome and Island Fling. What links these former equine stars who called Assiniboia Downs home during the 1970s? Well, this is one of the many "dream" fields that took...