Tag Archives: Rohan Singh

The Greatest Race That Never Was

[caption id="attachment_11846" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Man O' War. How good was he?[/caption] by Bob Gates For as long as most of us can remember, the first Saturday in May is reserved for the Kentucky Derby, but not this year. The "Run for the Roses" was rescheduled to the fall because of COVID-19. You just knew NBC…
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The Buffalo Stakes celebrates 50 years!

[caption id="attachment_1649" align="alignright" width="270" caption="2011 Buffalo Stakes winner Jon's Golden Run with trainer Emile Corbel, Rohan Singh up"][/caption] by Bob “The Buffalo” -- What a great name for a stakes race dedicated to Manitoba-breds! Is there a name that better represents our Province? This Sunday marks the 50th running of this prestigious race for the…
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Speed and class prevail in championship stakes at ASD

[caption id="attachment_1635" align="alignright" width="270" caption="Balooga Bull and groom Richard Spencer are all smiles after winning the 2012 Gold Cup at ASD."][/caption] by George There’s no question that the highlight of the past weekend at Assiniboia Downs was Balooga Bull demolishing his opposition in the 55th running of the $50,000 Gold Cup on Saturday night. The…
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Cahill Chrome – Classy Californian – 2012 Manitoba Derby Contenders

[caption id="attachment_1244" align="alignright" width="270" caption=""Toto, I've a feeling we're not in California anymore...""][/caption] by George Williams Cahill Chrome ~ Classy Californian Pedigree: Cahill Road-Takes Two to Mango by Bold Badgett Owner: Roger Hansen Trainer: Roger Hansen Jockey: Rohan Singh If the Manitoba Lotteries Derby were decided on class alone, Cahill Road would be the pick.…
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Maiden Wins Gold Strike Mile, Singh Scores Triple, Superfectas Pay Big

[caption id="attachment_1100" align="alignright" width="243" caption="Kola Kat on the way to the Winner's Circle with Elton Dickey."][/caption] by George Kola Kat was the only maiden in the field heading into the $15,000 Gold Strike Mile on Friday night. He’s a maiden no more. Ridden by Tim Moccasin, Kola Kat took advantage of a cat and mouse…
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