Assiniboia Downs
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Assiniboia Downs
It opened in 1958, at Portage Avenue.
History of Assiniboia Downs
1957 – Preparations to establish the horse racing venue started with a seating capacity of 5,000 spectators on September 1957. It took seven weeks to complete construction.
1958 – The Assiniboia Downs replaced the former Polo Park Racetrack on June 10, 1958, which was demolished for Polo Park Shopping Centre.
1987 – Videon Cable-TV and Westman Cable’s application to the CRTC to telecast live horse racing from Assiniboia Downs was approved on December 1987.
1988 – Videon Cable-tv began telecasting Assiniboia Downs live harness racing to allow off-track betting via telephone (Telephone Account Betting) on January 23, 1988.
1997 – The Assiniboia Downs is the home of the annual Manitoba Derby, a non-graded stakes event for 3-year-olds that has been held since 1997.
Other Facilities
Dining
Club West Dining & Lounge
- It is located on the 2nd level.
- It can be accessed from the Club West Gaming Lounge or Race Book areas.
- It is open daily from 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM.
Happy Hour
- It is open daily from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM to close.
- It is not available during live racing.
Live Racing Dining
- It is open every live racing from Monday to Wednesday at 7:30 PM.
- It is located at the Plaza dining.
- It offers VIP tables.
Rooms and Amenities
Main Floor
- It measures 25,000 square feet.
- It can accommodate up to 1,500 guests, depending on the event.
Third Floor
- It measures 16,000 square feet.
- It has several functions that can accommodate 1,000 people.
- It also provides outdoor access with a good view of the track.
Parking Lot, Tarmac & Infield Area
- It can be utilized for any large-scale event, including but not limited to concerts and festivals.
Trackside Patio or Track view Gallery
- Guests can watch the horses down the track from a semi-private area.
Terrace Dining Room
- It is located on the second level of the complex.
- It provides premier seating and dining.
Finish Line Banquet Room
- It can accommodate private banquet facilities for 30 to 300 guests.
- It is located on the lower level.
Club West Restaurant & Gaming Lounge
- It is located on the second level of the complex.
- It features a 500-seat restaurant and bar,
- It has a 140 VLT gaming lounge and a Las Vegas-style televised racing area open 365 days a year.
Race Schedule and Major Events & Races
Assiniboia Downs Race Schedule
🐎 Live Racing Schedule
- Thoroughbred Racing
- May to September
- Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Post time 7:00 CT
- 50 race days
- 🐎 Harness Racing
- Operates during the winter months.
Racing Events at Assiniboia Downs
- 🐴 Manitoba Derby (1 1/8 miles)
- 🐴 Manitoba Oaks (1 mile)
- 🐴 C.T.H.S. Sale Stake (6 furlongs)
- 🐴 Gold Cup (1 1/8 miles)
- 🐴 Manitoba Mile (1 mile)
- 🐴 Winnipeg Futurity (6 furlongs)
Location and Access to the Racecourse
- The Assiniboia Downs is a Canadian racetrack in Winnipeg, Manitoba, operated by the Manitoba Jockey Club.
- It is in the Winnipeg suburb of St. James-Assiniboia, on the city’s western edge, near the intersection of the Perimeter Highway and Portage Avenue.
Contact
- 3975 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3K 2E9, Canada
- Phone: +1 204-885-3330
- https://www.asdowns.com/
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