Darren Dunn

• 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
• Assiniboia Downs enjoys successful season opening night

  The decision for Assiniboia Downs to race with no spectators pays off in a big way

  Sports

  May 26, 2020
• ‘One for the history books:’ Horse racing back but without crowds at Winnipeg’s Assiniboia Downs

  A horse track in Manitoba has had some significant moments in its more than 60 years of racing, but animals charging around the oval loop before empty stands will be historic.

  Sports

  May 25, 2020
• Assiniboia Downs gets green light to begin 2020 racing season, modified for coronavirus

  The 2020 thoroughbred racing season will begin in Manitoba later this month, but without spectators in the stands thanks to COVID-19 safety measures.

  Sports

  May 7, 2020