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Zdeno continues spectacular comeback with stylish win in Sifton

[caption id="attachment_4012" align="alignright" width="270"] Zdeno wins 2014 J.W. Sifton Stakes. Travis Cunningham up[/caption] by George   Champion and 2013 Horse of the Year Zdeno continued his spectacular comeback at Assiniboia Downs Friday night in the 45th running of the $30,000 J. W. Sifton Stakes, and he did it in style. Facing only three rivals after…
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Jet Again – 2014 Manitoba Derby Contenders

[caption id="attachment_3763" align="alignright" width="270"] Jet Again looking forward to his big race.[/caption] by George Jet Again will be the favourite among those with Manitoba connections in this year's Derby and for good reason. The homebred gelding by top local sire Going Commando moved up multiple class levels while also stretching out for the first time…
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Nose the Pose holds on to win R.C. Anderson after thrilling stretch duel

[caption id="attachment_3610" align="alignright" width="270"] Nose the Pose (5) duels to the wire with Regal Silver (3) in the 2014 R.C. Anderson.[/caption] by George It wasn't supposed to be this close. Nose the Pose was the overwhelming favourite to win the restricted $30,000 R. C. Anderson Memorial for Manitoba-foaled 3-year-old fillies on Saturday night, but Regal…
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Jet Again continues roll towards Manitoba Derby

[caption id="attachment_3517" align="alignright" width="270"] Jet Again surrounded by well wishers after Frank Arnason Sire Stakes win.[/caption] by George Jet Again continued his well-managed progression towards the $75,000 Manitoba Derby Friday night with an easy victory in the Frank Aranason Sire Stakes, Jennifer Reid scored a hat trick, and young couples came out in droves as…
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Northern Contract the real deal in Golden Boy Stakes

[caption id="attachment_3427" align="alignright" width="270"] Northern Contract wins 2014 Golden Boy Stakes.[/caption] by George Any doubts as to whether Northern Contract was the real deal were ripped up on Wednesday night at Assiniboia Downs when he romped away in the stretch to win the $30,000 Golden Boy Stakes by seven lengths. Handled confidently be leading rider…
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New jockey, new horse, win debuts at Downs, Ladies saddle longshots

[caption id="attachment_3397" align="alignright" width="270"] Aware wins 8th race at ASD on Wednesday. Renaldo Cumberbatch up.[/caption] by George New jockey Jalon Samuel won with his first mount ever here, trainers Lorna Gray and Sherri Laing owned the longshots of the night, and a new 3-year-old filly named Aware definitely made us that with a powerful stretch…
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Janine Smith first female jockey to win $50,000 Winnipeg Futurity in 84 years

[caption id="attachment_2880" align="alignright" width="270" caption="Janine Smith and Zdeno after winning the 2013 Winnipeg Futurity."][/caption]   by George Jockey Janine Smith was in the spotlight again on Saturday night at Assiniboia Downs when she became the first female jockey in history to win the $50,000 Winnipeg Futurity. Quite an accomplishment for the 24-year-old rider from Denman…
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