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Winnipeg Sea Bears Open Upper Bowl for Playoffs

Aug 2, 2023 | Sports

The Winnipeg Sea Bears will open the upper bowl of Canada Life Centre for this Friday’s playoff game due to increased demand.

Whitehall, Gourneau Lead at the Midway Point

Jul 24, 2023 | Sports

WINNIPEG — Antonio Whitehall last won the Assiniboia Downs jockey championship in 2020. This year, he’s making a concerted effort to win another.

Brandon Makes Bid to Host 2025 Olympic Curling Trials

Jul 22, 2023 | Sports

The Manitoba government is kicking in $450,000 to help Brandon win the bid to host the 2025 Roar of the Rings Olympic Curling Trials.

Saxon Saga Loves the Distance, Wins $50,000 Derby Trial

Jul 18, 2023 | Sports

Heavily-favoured Chicago’s Gray might have proven something to his trainer Murray Duncan on Monday night. The three-year-old gelding with two stakes wins in his stable this season, is probably a sprinter.

Chicago’s Gray Set for Manitoba Derby Trial

Jul 14, 2023 | Sports

Chicago’s Gray will go to the post as the 7-5 morning line favourite on Monday Night in the 2023 Manitoba Derby Trial.

Chicago’s Gray Bound for the Derby

Jul 6, 2023 | Sports

On Friday, Chicago’s Gray trainer Murray Duncan will nominate Manitoba’s best three-year-old for what should be the biggest, most significant Manitoba Derby since the first meeting back in 1930.

Whitehall, Gourneau Lead the Way at the Downs

Jun 29, 2023 | Sports

As we finish the month of June at Assiniboia Downs — six weeks into the season and just six weeks from the $125,000 Manitoba Derby — veteran champions Antonio Whitehall and Jerry Gourneau lead the jockey and trainer standings for 2023.