Winnipeg

Assiniboia Downs in Winnipeg, Canada was forced to cancel its live race card Tuesday due to concerns over air quality. "Widespread wildfire smoke continues to produce very poor air quality and reduced visibility in and around the City of Winnipeg," according to a statement from the track. "It is expected to clear out of the region overnight." Racing is expected to resume at the track Wednesday with a first post time of 7:30 p.m. CT.

Effective Monday, July 18, 2022, purses at Assiniboia Downs have been increased across the board. The highlights include a 25% increase in maiden special weight races to $20,000 and a 20% hike for open allowance heats for $24,000 while the new minimum purse for 'open' stakes races has been raised to $40,000. "Our community of owners, trainers and jockeys continue to be so supportive of the racing program here," said Darren Dunn, CEO of the Winnipeg, Manitoba-area track. "We are happy to be in a position that we can introduce...