Back in the fall of 2020, even Shelley Brown expected that Canadian racing fans might be reading her obituary by now.
Still Fighting: ASD Trainer Shelley Brown Optimistic in the Face of Adversity
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True North Partners with Craft Breweries Ahead of Jets’ 2023-24 Season
WINNIPEG — A call for True North Sports + Entertainment to feature craft beer at its events has been answered.
Whitehall, Gourneau Claim Thrones, Revenues Blow Up Again at ASD
Punters at Assiniboia Downs have known for weeks that Antonio Whitehall and Jerry Gourneau would eventually win the big prizes.
Magic Tiger, Mano Dura and Big Nick Go Nose-to-Nose-to-Nose in the 2023 Gold Cup
Assiniboia Downs CEO Darren Dunn calls The Gold Cup: “My favourite race of the season.” And after 10 years or so of hearing him make that statement, you can believe him.
Winnipeg Jets Name Adam Lowry Captain
The Winnipeg Jets have named Adam Lowry as the team’s new captain, making him the third leader in franchise history.
Two Goldeyes Named to League’s All-Star Team
Winnipeg Goldeyes outfielder Max Murphy and third baseman Dayson Croes have been named to the American Association’s post-season All-Star Team.
Gourneau in Front on the Stretch Drive
It’s hard to imagine now, but at the start of the 2023 live thoroughbred racing season, Assiniboia Downs’ trainer’s champion Jerry Gourneau considered retirement.
Manitoba Derby Winner Set for Second Jewel
According to trainer Jerry Gourneau, Mano Dura is ready to race. The champion three-year-old of the 2023 Manitoba Derby will head to the post this Saturday at Century Mile in Edmonton
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Donate Football Helmets to 35 High Schools
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have donated 525 helmets to high football programs across the province.
Witt-Gourneau Team Wins Manitoba Derby with Mano Dura
Assiniboia Downs’ leading owner, Henry Witt Jr., has won his first Manitoba Derby.
Assiniboia Downs Gears Up for Thrilling Manitoba Derby
When the bell goes on Monday night, the heavy favourite in the 75th running of the Manitoba Derby is a three-year-old, Kentucky-bred, bay colt named Heroic Move.
Province Commits $1M to Winnipeg Sea Bears’ 2025 CEBL Championship Bid
The Winnipeg Sea Bears are receiving up to $1 million in provincial funding toward their bid to host the 2025 CEBL championship weekend.
