NFL Picks by TravyFootball

Week 6

It was a rough outing last week, but I’m ready to bounce back with a fresh slate of matchups that have plenty of storylines. From a struggling AFC powerhouse trying to stop the bleeding, to a pair of teams who can’t seem to hang on to the football (literally), and a Super Bowl contender that needs to remind everyone they still belong at the top—this week’s games are packed with intrigue.

See my Week 6 picks here.

Thanksgiving Buffet - SOLD OUT

Sunday, October 12

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a festive buffet on Sunday, October 12 from 4–8 p.m. at Assiniboia Downs. Savour roast turkey with all the trimmings, carved ham, seasonal sides, and decadent desserts like pecan, apple, and pumpkin pie with ice cream. See full menu here.

Tickets: Adults $44.95 | Ages 6–12 $29.95 | Ages 5 & under $16.95

Looking for a Special Photo?

Track Photographer Jason Halstead may have just what you're looking for

Looking for that extra-special photo of your big horse, one you might not find in your win pictures? 

Track photographer Jason Halstead takes numerous photos during the races, and not all of them can make it into the win photos. If you’re looking for something frameable from your big race, or of your special horse, email Jason at jjhphoto@gmail.com.

Prices are excellent! Almost as good as his photos 😊

A Snapshot in Time by Bob Gates

Here we have Buck Domino winning his second consecutive Gold Cup in 1985. The dark bay was trained by 26-year-old George Williams (seen above at Buck’s hind quarters). Yes, friends that’s our very own George W. who trained the champion older horse at ASD for his father and two partners. (Gerry Hart photo)

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Turf Stakes Selections at Aqueduct, Keeneland

The big fall meets are in full swing and Keeneland and Belmont at the Big A are two of the tracks that offer top-notch fall racing and wagering every weekend at this time of the year. For this weekend’s winners, handicapper Noel Michaels takes a closer look at Saturday’s featured races from each of these tracks with a plan to cash some late afternoon bets on the weekend. Enjoy!

-- America's Best Racing

Gal in a Rush, Ms. Tart Meet Again in Ontario Fashion Stakes

Gal in a Rush  and Ms. Tart  have different connections and train at separate racetracks hundreds of miles apart. But when it's time to race, the two female sprinters regularly land in the same spot.

This Saturday at Woodbine in the Ontario Fashion Stakes (G3), they'll meet for the sixth time this year. Most recently, Gal in a Rush came out on top, winning the Presque Isle Downs Masters (G2) in Pennsylvania, but three times this year, Ms. Tart has finished ahead of her.

The morning-line has Gal in a Rush is 5/2, while Ms. Tart is 20-1. Who's your play?

-- Blood Horse

Canadian-bred Mission of Joy Punches Ticket to Breeders' Cup

A desperate final surge from Canadian/Ontario-bred mare Mission of Joy in last Saturday’s Rodeo Drive Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita resulted in her first graded stakes win and a spot in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf.

A $32,000 yearling purchase at the 2021 Fasig-Tipton October sale by Ryan Zabrowski of RyzanSun, Mission of Joy is one of the last Sam-Son Farm-bred horses still racing. 

-- Canadian Thorougbred

The Best of Bob

What was one of the greatest turnarounds in the history of the Manitoba Derby? A veteran trainer wins only one race in an entire season and bounces back the following year to win 14, earn $178,494 in purses and the Manitoba Derby. Bob has the inside scoop on this storybook tale here. (From July 24, 2018)