Assiniboia Downs
Assiniboia Downs is a Canadian horse race track on 150 ha (360 acres) of land located in the Winnipeg suburb of St. James-Assiniboia. It is operated by the Manitoba Jockey Club and is the site of the annual Manitoba Derby.
| Location | 3975 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3K 2E9 Canada |
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| Coordinates | 49°53′28″N 97°19′40″W |
| Owned by | Manitoba Jockey Club |
| Date opened | June 10, 1958 |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Course type | 6 1/2 furlong Flat racing |
| Notable races | Manitoba Derby Winnipeg Futurity |
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The track is located on the western edge of the city, near the intersection of the Perimeter Highway and Portage Avenue. It was opened on June 10, 1958, replacing the former Polo Park Racetrack, which was demolished to make way for Polo Park Shopping Centre.
Thoroughbred racing season events run from May and end in September. Harness racing events operate during the winter months.
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