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In an effort to provide more accurate and consistent timing for horses across all distances, Assiniboia Downs will eliminate the run-up to the start pole for all the races at its upcoming season. Horses will now be clocked as soon as they leave the starting gate at the Winnipeg oval. In the past, horses had been given about 25 feet to run before the clock starts. "We know that the accuracy of the distances and timing of our racing is critical to our horseplayers, and we want to take full...