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Husbands wins 4 on opening night 2016 at ASD, Wagering doubles

Husbands wins 4 on opening night 2016 at ASD, Wagering doubles
[caption id="attachment_5341" align="alignleft" width="790"] Out of Mischief powers home to win the first race of the 2016 season at ASD, the Don Gray Memorial, for trainer Gary Danelson. Richard Mairs up.[/caption] Jockey Chris Husbands won four of the eight races on Mothers' Day opening night 2016 at Assiniboia Downs; trainer Tom Gardipy Jr. scored a…
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Tempered Sapphire survives foul claim to win $50,000 Matron

[caption id="attachment_3981" align="alignright" width="270"] Tempered Sapphire wins 2014 Matron. Chris Husbands up.[/caption] by George Smiles and cheers were in abundance on Labour Day at the Downs as favourites and second choices won six of the eight races on the card. There wasn't much for longshot hunters, but they certainly came close in the $50,000 Matron…
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Four claims on Wednesday night a positive sign for racing industry

[caption id="attachment_3928" align="alignright" width="270"] Wouf de Douf gets a pat from owner Bob Nokes after winning 7th race on Wednesday.[/caption] by George If you needed an indication of where live racing at Assiniboia Downs was headed, Wednesday night offered some clues. People don't invest money in this game unless they think there's a future, and…
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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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Hello earns performance of the night on rainy Friday at ASD

  [caption id="attachment_2270" align="alignright" width="270" caption="Hello Winner's Circle!"][/caption] Mare purchased south of the border continues to improve for Gray by George The performance of the night on Friday at ASD came courtesy of Hello in the sixth race, and two Superfectas paid more than $2,000. Hello, a 5-year-old chestnut mare trained by Lorna Gray for…
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Husbands scores third hat trick, Meyaard wins 4

  [caption id="attachment_2037" align="alignright" width="270" caption="Janine Smith was all smiles after winning the last race on Saturday night at ASD with Thomas Baines, topping a $5,106.80 Superfecta."][/caption] Wet track on Victoria Day Monday could mean more longshots by George Jockey Chris Husbands scored his third hat trick in four days on Saturday night at ASD…
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Husbands scores second consecutive hat trick on Mother’s Day

  [caption id="attachment_1983" align="alignright" width="270" caption="Chris Husbands completes second straight hat trick with Magical Powder in the 6th race on Mother's Day at ASD."][/caption] Jockey Chris Husbands was at it again on Mother's Day at ASD, following up his Saturday hat trick with another one on Sunday in front of a fabulous holiday crowd. Husbands…
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