Assiniboia Downs

• Manitoba jockey paralyzed in accident back in the saddle

  Manitoba jockey Alyssa Selman, who was paralyzed in an accident at the Assiniboia Downs in 2015, is back in the saddle.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2024
  
• Manitoba Derby removed from race series due to horse quarantine

  The discovery of an illness at Assiniboia Downs in mid-June has led to the removal of the Manitoba Derby from the Western Canadian Derby Series' 2024 race season.

  Sports

  Jul 8, 2024
  
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• Smoky conditions shut down Tuesday night horse races in Winnipeg

  Manitoba racing fans were out of luck Tuesday night, as Assiniboia Downs cancelled its events due to lingering poor air quality.

  Weather

  Aug 16, 2023
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• A run for their money: Community, competition among Assiniboia Downs jockeys

  Nerves of steel, a need for speed, and the ability to have a special human-animal bond; those are just some of the job requirements for the 15 jockeys at the Assiniboia Downs.

  Features

  Jun 29, 2023
• Manitoba’s Assiniboia Downs horse racetrack marks 65th anniversary

  The Assiniboia Downs is marking its 65th anniversary. Take a trot through Winnipeg horse-racing history with track historian Bob Gates.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2023
• Eight-horse field set for 74th running of the Manitoba Derby

  Manitoba caps the August holiday weekend with the 74th running of the Manitoba Derby at Assiniboia Downs. It's the signature event in the province's thoroughbred racing calendar.

  Sports

  Jul 29, 2022
• Kentucky Derby-winning horse has Manitoba connection

  Rich Strike, a surprise longshot winner at Saturday's event, has his origins in Kentucky, but the champion horse's mother, Gold Strike, was born and raised right here in Manitoba.

  Sports

  May 9, 2022
• 73rd running of the Manitoba Derby will feature a full field of 12 horses

  History could be made by racehorse trainer Robertino Diodoro Monday night at Assiniboia Downs in Winnipeg. He has the chance to become the career leader in Manitoba Derby wins.

  Sports

  Jul 30, 2021
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• Assiniboia Downs bumps back start date due to travel delays

  The racetrack, on the western edge of Winnipeg, said quarantine requirements mean a number of jockeys are facing travel delays to get to Manitoba.

  Canada

  May 14, 2021
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• Assiniboia Downs survives fan-free 2020 season thanks to surge in online wagering

  After being forced to pivot to online options amid the COVID-19 crisis, The Downs brought in a record $63.2 million in wagering thanks to global betting.

  Sports

  Sep 17, 2020