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Week 1

🏈 NFL Week 1 Picks Are In! Aaron Rodgers begins his “retirement tour” in black and gold against the Jets, Miami’s playoff hopes hinge on Tua staying healthy, and San Francisco looks to bounce back from an injury-plagued season.

Find out who I'm picking to come out on top this Sunday here.

Thanksgiving Buffet

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

Don't wait - call 204-885-3330 to order your tickets today!

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

On August 19, 2025, family and friends of Kenny “Hank” Hendricks gathered in the Winner’s Circle for his memorial race. Pictured above are two Downs sweethearts: Joan Phipps on the left and Karen Hendricks on the right. Don’t they bring back so many pleasant memories? The long-time friends posed with track historian Bob following the running of Kenny’s race. Special thanks to Carl Anderson for organizing the event! (Jason Halstead photo)

Red-hot Landry has a shot with He's Late Again in Super Derby

71-year-old trainer Allen Landry is arguably operating the hottest barn in Louisiana. He will attempt to keep rolling Saturday when he saddles He’s Late Again in the $250,000, 1 1/8-mile Super Derby at Louisiana Downs. And his horse has been listed at 10-1.

Landry captured his first career training title this past spring at Delta Downs. Last weekend, he won three of the six Louisiana Cup Day stakes at Louisiana Downs. And on Monday, he picked up the training title at his base of Evangeline Downs.

-- Daily Racing Form

Western Canadian Derby Series Finale

The Western Canadian Derby Series has delivered drama, controversy, and unforgettable performances, and now it all comes to a head at Hastings Racecourse on September 13 with the $125,000 British Columbia Derby (G3). While the $100,000 Derby Sweep bonus will not be awarded this year, as two different horses captured the first two legs, the $25,000 bonus to the top trainer and top owner in the Series is still very much up for grabs.

-- Canadian Thoroughbred

Antiquarian Wins Roughly Run Jockey Club Gold Cup

Over the course of less than 24 hours, owner Mike Repole and trainer Todd Pletcher endured as turbulent a shift of emotions as anyone could imagine. On Aug. 30 they combined to win the Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar with Fierceness. Then they watched jockey Irad Ortiz get thrown off Mindframe in the early running of the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) at Saratoga. 

-- Blood Horse

Bob's Blog

Richard William Mathes – But please call him “Bud” 

Who remembers the Alberta horseman that captured the leading trainer title honours in 1958, the Downs first year of operation? This week our history guy tells us about the trainer who started it all 67 years ago and shares his story – which includes our honouree’s connection to Ron Turcotte and Wayne Gretzky. Click here for the juicy details.