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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Assiniboia Downs Articles
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.
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
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.
Whitehall, Gourneau Lead at the Midway Point
WINNIPEG — Antonio Whitehall last won the Assiniboia Downs jockey championship in 2020. This year, he’s making a concerted effort to win another.
Saxon Saga Loves the Distance, Wins $50,000 Derby Trial
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
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
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
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.
