Breeders' Cup from Del Mar

Catch all the excitement of the Breeders’ Cup from Del Mar, Friday, Oct. 31 at 1:35 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 1 at 12:05 p.m.

📘Free Breeders’ Cup Programs & Daily Racing Forms available at all locations starting Wednesday, Oct. 29 by 5 p.m.

🎁 Breeders’ Cup Merchandise Draws at all locations on Saturday, Nov. 1.

🍸All-day Happy Hour at Assiniboia Downs

🎥 Plus, don’t miss Kirt & Stretch’s special Breeders’ Cup show—available on the ASD YouTube Channel Thursday, Oct. 30.

💰 Earn 3% cashback when you wager $1,000 or more on any track on Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1. Maximum cashback is $100. Opt-in at HPIbet.com.

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Week 8

The NFL season is flying by, and Week 8 is packed with drama, redemption stories, and a long-awaited reunion between one of the game’s greatest quarterbacks and his former team. From a struggling franchise in full meltdown mode to an NFC contender finally finding its rhythm, this week’s matchups promise plenty of fireworks — and a few surprises.

See my Week 8 top three predictions here.

The fun never stops at Assiniboia Downs

Winnipeg’s place to play and win!

Did you know that Assiniboia Downs is Winnipeg's #1 Spot for VLT Jackpots? Play any of our 140 VLTs in the Club West Gaming Lounge for your chance to win!

🎡 Free Spin to Win draws — Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 6 p.m.

💸 Free $200 cash draws — Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9 p.m.

Click here to see our recent jackpots.

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 14, 1965 the gold and black silks of Golden West Farms ruled the day in the 36th running of the Winnipeg Futurity. Pictured above is Mayor Stephen Juba (on the left holding the Futurity blanket) and trainer Angus Fraser (on the right of the blanket) with Downs’ favourite, Dickie Armstrong sitting atop the winner, two-year-old filly New Flag (Bob Barnes photo).

2025 Breeders' Cup: Wagering options aplenty

Bettors targeting the Breeders’ Cup cards at Del Mar on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 will once again have a multitude of wagering options over the two days, with rolling doubles, pick threes, pick fours, pick fives, and pick sixes offered throughout the cards. 

While regular doubles and pick three bets will be available for every race, Breeders’ Cup will also offer four doubles linking non-consecutive races, including three linking races on Friday and Saturday; an all-turf pick three on Friday; an all-turf pick four on Saturday; and an all-dirt pick four on Saturday. Pick four, pick five, and pick six bets will be scattered throughout both cards. 

-- Daily Racing Form

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Great Betting Races in Keeneland's Fall Finale

Saturday is the closing day of the 2025 Keeneland fall season and the meet goes out with a bang with a tremendous 10-race card headlined by a pair of graded stakes that drew highly competitive fields. Handicapper Noel Michael's takes a look at the two closing stakes, the Bryan Station Stakes (G3) and the Hagyard Fayette Stakes (G3). Let's get some winners to propel us into Breeders' Cup weekend!

-- America's Best Racing

Twilight Derby, Autumn Miss Stakes Close Out Santa Anita’s Autumn Meet

The 2025 Santa Anita Autumn Meet comes to a close on Sunday, but not before the stakes program is rounded out with a pair of graded stakes, the Twilight Derby (G2) and the Autumn Miss (G3), as well as the revised Tokyo City Cup Stakes.

Belmont Derby (G1) winner Test Score looks like the horse to beat in the Twilight Derby, but European import Namaron looks interesting making just his second start in North America after arriving from Germany.

-- Paulick Report

The Best of Bob

Mr. and Mrs. Racing bought and sold Assiniboia Downs twice. This husband and wife team helped to shape the future of the Downs more than any other individuals. It's quite possible that the Downs’ very existence would have been doomed without them. Click here to learn more about the people who were front and center holding the Downs together when times were tough. (From August 17, 2023)