WINNIPEG — At the start of the 2021 Assiniboia Downs live racing season back in April, many people were surprised to see trainer Shelley Brown back in her barn.
Assiniboia Downs Marks Record Season with a Fine Finish
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A Coronation is Coming
With six days remaining in the Assiniboia Downs 2021 thoroughbred racing season, a coronation is right around the corner.
Cam Ziprick’s Big Week
WINNIPEG — It was a pretty great week for Cam Ziprick. On Sunday, he not only had the best CTHS Manitoba Yearling sale of his long career as a thoroughbred horse breeder, but on Monday, Hidden Grace, the gorgeous five-year-old mare he co-owns with his friend Barry Arnason, won the $35,000 Distaff Stakes for older fillies and mares.
Goldeyes Sign Pitcher Tyler Smith
The Winnipeg Goldeyes signed right-handed pitcher Tyler Smith over the weekend.
Darren Dunn: Laser Focused on the Finish Line
WINNIPEG — Although there is still one month remaining in the 2021 Thoroughbred Racing Season at Assiniboia Downs, track CEO Darren Dunn is looking directly at the future.
ASD Horse Trainer Jared Brown: The Working Man
WINNIPEG — Jared Brown remembers the first time he ever went to a race track. Looking back, it’s the reason he’s been in the horse racing business for the better part of the last 30 years.
Jets to Erect Hawerchuk Statue, Other Initiatives Planned to Honour ‘Ducky’
The Winnipeg Jets will honour the late Dale Hawerchuk in several big ways over the next year, culminating with a statue of his likeness at True North Square.
Jets Re-Sign Neal Pionk to Four-Year Deal
The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed defenceman Neal Pionk to a four-year contract.
Winnipeg Freeze to Call Dakota CC Home
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Freeze have a new arena to call home in the Dakota Community Centre.
Goldeyes Sign Pitcher Zac Ryan, Make Handful of Roster Moves
The Winnipeg Goldeyes have signed right-handed pitcher Zac Ryan to the team’s roster.
Undefeated Filly Melisandre Out for the Season
WINNIPEG — On Wednesday night at Assiniboia Downs, undefeated three-year-old, Manitoba-bred filly Melisandre ran the most impressive race of her already impressive career.
Uncharacteristic Wins the Manitoba Derby
WINNIPEG — With an explosive burst down the stretch, Vancouver-invader Uncharacteristic came from off the pace to hunt down the heavy favourite Myopic and win the 73rd running of the $100,000 Manitoba Derby.
