The Hazel Wright Sire Stakes returns to Assiniboia Downs as one of Manitoba’s premier stakes races for 3-year-old Manitoba-breds, offering a $52,000 purse over 6 furlongs on dirt. With a compact but competitive field of five, this sprint stakes features a mix of proven local form, promising pedigrees, and rising talent. The race is set as Race 4 on the card.
Race Details
| Race | Hazel Wright Sire Stakes (Race 4) |
| Date | Tuesday, July 9, 2025 |
| Post Time | 2:50 AM GMT (9:50 PM CT, July 8 local time) |
| Track | Assiniboia Downs, Winnipeg, MB |
| Distance | 6 furlongs (1,207 meters) |
| Purse | $52,000 |
| Eligibility | 3-Year-Olds, Manitoba-bred |
| Surface | Dirt |
Full Field: Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Career Record | Pedigree |
| 1 | Born In A Blizzard | Dario Dalrymple | Tiffany Husbands | 6: 1-0-0 | By Going Commando – out of Snowy Forecast |
| 2 | Shizette | Prayven Badrie | Andre Ellis | 6: 0-0-1 | By True Sense – out of Zettie’s Pride |
| 3 | Twolefttoload | Damario Bynoe | Michael Nault | 8: 1-2-1 | By Nonios – out of Loadthewagon |
| 4 | Amplify | Sven Balroop | Ryan Desjarlais | 4: 1-0-0 | By True Sense – out of Amplified Sound |
| 5 | Nikkitysplit | Rachaad Knights | Tom Gardipy Jr. | 12: 2-1-1 | By Going Commando – out of Nikkibrook |
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
Nikkitysplit (Post 5)
Trainer: Tom Gardipy Jr.
Jockey: Rachaad Knights
Pedigree: By Going Commando, a top Manitoba sire known for producing fast, durable sprinters.
Form: 2 wins, 1 place, 1 show in 12 starts
Edge: Strong local form, tactical speed, and a proven trainer-jockey combo. Has hit the board in every start at Assiniboia.
Verdict: Top contender and likely favorite.
Twolefttoload (Post 3)
Trainer: Michael Nault
Jockey: Damario Bynoe
Pedigree: By Nonios, known for stamina and late kick
Form: 1 win, 2 places, 1 show in 8 starts
Edge: Comes off a dominant maiden win and has a solid in-the-money percentage.
Verdict: Value play with upside if pace collapses.
Born In A Blizzard (Post 1)
Trainer: Tiffany Husbands
Jockey: Dario Dalrymple
Pedigree: By Going Commando – same sire as Nikkitysplit
Form: 1 win in 6 starts
Edge: Rail draw and early speed potential
Verdict: Exotic threat if he breaks clean and controls the pace.
Amplify (Post 4)
Trainer: Ryan Desjarlais
Jockey: Sven Balroop
Pedigree: By True Sense, a developing regional sire
Form: 1 win in 4 starts
Edge: Lightly raced with upside; could improve second off the layoff
Verdict: Sleeper pick for trifecta players.
Shizette (Post 2)
Trainer: Andre Ellis
Jockey: Prayven Badrie
Pedigree: By True Sense
Form: 0 wins in 6 starts
Edge: Needs a career-best effort
Verdict: Longshot with limited upside.
| Bet Type | Selection |
| Win | #5 Nikkitysplit |
| Place | #3 Twolefttoload |
| Show | #1 Born In A Blizzard |
| Value Play | #4 Amplify |
| Longshot | #2 Shizette |
Suggested Wagers:
Win Bet: #5 Nikkitysplit
Exacta Box: 3–5
Trifecta: 5–3–1
Superfecta: 5–3–1–4
