The Manitoba Standardbred Racing Industry has announced the finalists for the 2023 Annual Awards. The following are the nominees for the various categories. Two-Year-Old Colt Lookinlikeamillion Whosyourdaddy Two-Year-Old Filly Choozetocruise Trust Me Alot Thee-Year-Old Colt Braxtons Boy Irish Luke Three-Year-Old Filly Ak Black Badger Ak Nite Lady Maching Millions Manitoba-Bred Aged Horse/Gelding Missis Little Bozos
After harness racing returned to Marquis Downs in 2021 for what was slated to be the final horse racing meet conducted at the Saskatoon area oval, Trot Insider has learned that Marquis Downs will host another Standardbred meet in 2022.
Longtime Manitoba horseman Marc Fillion suffered serious injuries to his head and face in a freak accident at the end of the Sept. 25 race at Marquis Downs in Saskatoon. Now, the racing community has rallied around in his support raising close to $19,000.