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Death of a Warrior

The tragic demise of local hero, Victoriously Bold angers fans and raises many questions among the Woodbine community. by Jennifer Morrison-Learn A steady rain fell over the River Downs track as the field of claiming warriors splashed through the mud

Prominent Ponies

by Jennifer Morrison-Learn Raj Waki Twelve-year-old Raj Waki does double duty for owner/trainer Jim Day as a pony in the mornings at Woodbine, and as a stallion during the winter and spring months at Day by Day Farm in Everett,

Body Language

What to Look for in the Paddock and Warm-up by Jennifer Morrison-Learn Whether you are a newcomer to the sport of horse racing, a frequent visitor to the track or an everyday player and handicapper, it is helpful to become

Whipping up a Storm

by George Williams The public wants it to happen, but will horse racing learn to embrace humane whip rules and new humane whip designs? Jockeys take note: if you’re going to ply your trade at Assiniboia Downs, don’t bother bringing

Going Nowhere Fast

The Conditioning Equipment Broom by Susan Stafford Who would have thought that the simple mechanical hot-walkers used primarily to cool out sweaty racehorses after a race or workout would spawn a whole generation of high-tech equine conditioning equipment? Horse owners

Hyperbaric Chambers for Horses

Hyperbaric Chambers for Horses st1:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } by Leneen Robb A Vancouver company is breaking new ground with the development of hyperbaric chambers for horses which could have far reaching implications in therapeutic treatment of a variety of equine conditions In

High Powered Work

High Powered Work Can we improve on mother nature? by Leesa Nacht Your horse is at the top of his game. What can you do to get just a little bit more? There are a number of products now available

Blessed in the Gate Crew

The wisdom of Belmont starter Bob Duncan makes a world of difference for horses at Assiniboia Downs by George Williams Twenty years ago there was a filly who worked six furlongs in 1:10 2/5 in the morning – twice. She

The Ageing Factor

Unlike fine wines that improve with age, racing’s greatest sires have become less effective in producing stakes quality progeny in their later years. Statistics show that the majority of sires begin to lose their stakes-producing prowess by their late teens.