Big Day at Hastings for Froelich and Condilenios. Owner Jordan Froelich and trainer Dino Condilenios formed a powerful duo on July 20 at Hastings, capturing four victories from the eight races held, including the day's feature event.
- Owner Wins: Jordan Froelich celebrated four victories.
- Trainer Triumphs: Dino Condilenios boasted four training wins.
- Jockey Successes: Silvino Morales secured three riding victories, while Kerron Khelawan scored twice.
- Handle Figures: A noteworthy handle of $974,073 was recorded for the day.
The feature race saw Froelich’s horse CEREBRO ($8.20) lead from the start. Morales guided him through controlled fractions, and the horse secured an easy win in a time of 1:16.99. Canyon Farm’s BACK SHACK put in a commendable effort to finish second for trainer Craig MacPherson, while STAR ENTRY from J G Williamson Racing salvaged third.
The final race of the card capped off a sensational day for Froelich and Condilenios as BETTER TONE ($17.30) showcased a strong late run after a slow start, pulling away to win in a time of 1:46.50. The competition was fierce, with ACCORDINGLY finishing a game second and DIVAANY taking third.
Exciting Stakes Action at Assiniboia Downs
Meanwhile, Assiniboia Downs featured thrilling performances in several stakes races:
- Mr Fillip's Victory: The early favourite for the Manitoba Derby, MR FILLIP (Mitole), displayed versatility and strength in winning the $50,000 Derby Trial by six lengths under jockey Antonio Whitehall. After transferring from trainer Robertino Diodoro’s barn to Rick Wise’s, Mr. Fillip has quickly established himself as a frontrunner for the upcoming Derby.
- Jack Hardy Stakes Upset: In the $50,000 Jack Hardy Stakes, Midnight Lady triumphed at 6-1 odds, outpacing favourites She’s My Niece and Zorina in a dramatic finish. This win propelled trainer Lee Delaronde to the top of the active trainers' leaderboard with 14 victories.
- R. J. Speers Memorial: Trainer Mike Nault scored a significant win with longshot Blazing Bo (12-1) in the $50,000 R. J. Speers Memorial, proving his resilience with a late rally that outpaced the favourites.
- Canada Stakes Standout: Four-year-old filly Spitten Kitten wowed fans with a commanding victory in the $50,000 Canada Stakes, leading from the start and securing a comfortable win. Trainer Marvin Buffalo's management of Spitten Kitten has been exceptional, showcasing their strong bond, highlighted by their heartfelt celebration in the winner’s circle.
These performances reflect the thrilling nature of horse racing in the region and the expertise of the owners, trainers, and jockeys involved. The excitement continues as we look forward to upcoming stakes events and achievements.