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Smoky conditions shut down Tuesday night horse races in WinnipegManitoba racing fans were out of luck Tuesday night, as Assiniboia Downs cancelled its events due to lingering poor air quality.WeatherAug 16, 2023
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A run for their money: Community, competition among Assiniboia Downs jockeysNerves 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.FeaturesJun 29, 2023
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Manitoba’s Assiniboia Downs horse racetrack marks 65th anniversaryThe Assiniboia Downs is marking its 65th anniversary. Take a trot through Winnipeg horse-racing history with track historian Bob Gates.CanadaJun 8, 2023
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Eight-horse field set for 74th running of the Manitoba DerbyManitoba 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.SportsJul 29, 2022
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Kentucky Derby-winning horse has Manitoba connectionRich 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.SportsMay 9, 2022
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73rd running of the Manitoba Derby will feature a full field of 12 horsesHistory 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.SportsJul 30, 2021
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Assiniboia Downs bumps back start date due to travel delaysThe racetrack, on the western edge of Winnipeg, said quarantine requirements mean a number of jockeys are facing travel delays to get to Manitoba.CanadaMay 14, 2021
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Assiniboia Downs survives fan-free 2020 season thanks to surge in online wageringAfter 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.SportsSep 17, 2020
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Assiniboia Downs opening restaurant Monday for in-person race spectatingFor the first time since COVID-19 came to Canada, you'll be able to watch live sports in person starting on Monday in Winnipeg.ConsumerJun 7, 2020
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Assiniboia Downs enjoys successful season opening nightThe decision for Assiniboia Downs to race with no spectators pays off in a big waySportsMay 26, 2020
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