Monthly Archives: July 2012

R. C. “Bob” Anderson – Master of Hillside Farm

[caption id="attachment_1025" align="alignright" width="270" caption="Northern Quill wins 1976 R. C. Anderson Memorial"][/caption] by Bob The 37th running of the $50,000 R. C. Anderson Stakes for 3-year-old Manitoba-bred fillies goes Friday night and it is named in honour of Robert Carr Anderson. R. C. “Bob” Anderson was a well known and respected cattleman with a fondness…
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Reid wows crowd again, Wins 4/8 races, Boots home Wheat City longshot, Forces Pick-4 carryover of $4,425

[caption id="attachment_1004" align="alignright" width="270" caption="17-1 Lake Sawyer in the Winner's Circle after Wheat City Stakes"][/caption] by George If you thought Jennifer Reid got lucky on Friday night at the Downs you’d be wrong. Following up on her 4-for-8 performance on Friday, the 107-pounder from Saskatchewan gave an encore performance on Saturday night, winning four of…
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Apprentice Reid Wins 4/8 Races on Friday Night, $2 Pick-4 Pays $8,033

[caption id="attachment_973" align="alignright" width="270" caption="Apprentice Jennifer Reid was all smiles after winning 4/8 races on Friday night."][/caption] by George It was Girls' Night Out at the races on Friday for at least one lady. She just happened be a jock. Apprentice Jennifer Reid won four of the eight races on Friday night at the Downs,…
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Nearing the Midway Point in the Season at ASD, A Look Forward and a Look Back

[caption id="attachment_158" align="alignright" width="270" caption="Top ASD 3-Year-Old Balooga Bull"][/caption] by Rob The live racing season is almost at the halfway point! Time flies when you’re having fun. Leading trainers so far are Blair Miller, Ardell Sayler and Chad Torevell. Leading riders are Paul Nolan, Rohan Singh and Tyrone Nelson. Leading owners are K 5 Stables,…
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Nifty Dominated the Wheat City Stakes at ASD

[caption id="attachment_929" align="alignright" width="252" caption="Nifty wins 1986 Wheat City Handicap"][/caption] by Bob Who knew? The Downs has honoured the City of Brandon with a race carrying the name “Wheat City” since it first opened in 1958. According to old media guides and newspaper accounts this year’s Wheat City Stakes should be the 42nd running, but…
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Brown Unleashes Golden Stripe Tiger to Win CANSTAR Canada Day Stakes

[caption id="attachment_947" align="alignright" width="243" caption="Golden Stripe walks into the Winner's Circle after taking the 2012 CANSTAR Canada Day Stakes"][/caption] by George Never underestimate the power of good horsemanship, especially on racing’s biggest days. Just a few weeks ago trainer Shelley Brown had only a few wins to show for her efforts this year. The rumor…
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