Assiniboia Downs · Winnipeg, Manitoba
Distance: 1 mile 110 yards · Surface: Dirt · Purse: US $24,000 added
Field Overview & Form Guide
| Draw | Horse | Age | Wt | OR | Trainer | Jockey |
| 1 | Midshipman’s Lady (USA) | 4 | 8-6 | 93 | Jerry Gourneau | Renaldo Cumberbatch |
| 2 | Magic Chrome (USA) | 5 | 8-6 | 92 | Rick Wise | Antonio Whitehall |
| 3 | Majestic Appeal (USA) | 4 | 8-6 | 77 | Carl Anderson | Mathew Bennett |
| 4 | Burrow Down (USA) | 6 | 8-11 | 96 | Mike Taphorn | Ronald Ali |
| 5 | Baby Gundin (USA) | 7 | 8-6 | 90 | Jerry Gourneau | Javaniel Patterson |
| 6 | Marvelous Lady (USA) | 5 | 8-6 | 90 | Steve Keplin | Sven Balroop |
All starters are fillies and mares aged three and up, lining up over a dirt mile at Assiniboia Downs in the Miss Imperial Overnight Stakes, Race 2.
Key Contenders & Tactical Breakdown
Burrow Down (Draw 4, OR 96)
• Top-rated runner in the field; won two of her last three starts at this trip.
• Mike Taphorn barn excels with late-running dirt specialists.
• Pedigree: by Speightstown out of a Smart Strike mare, combining early speed with stamina.
Midshipman’s Lady (Draw 1, OR 93)
• In fine form with four straight top-two finishes, including a narrow runner-up last out.
• Jerry Gourneau has a 14% strike rate with her (3 wins from 21) and 57% in-the-money rate.
• Pedigree: by Midshipman (G1 Norfolk Stakes winner) out of a stakes-placed mare by A.P. Indy.
Magic Chrome (Draw 2, OR 92)
• Broke through with a 3-length win in her latest at Assiniboia over 5 furlongs, stretching out here.
• Trainer Rick Wise sends out multiple winners here; Antonio Whitehall (24% win rate) retains the mount.
• Pedigree: by Speightster, blending speed influences with turf-bred stamina from the dam side.
Baby Gundin & Marvelous Lady (Draws 5 & 6, OR 90)
• Both have shown a penchant for inside trips; expect a tactical duel for early position.
• Baby Gundin (7 yo) brings veteran consistency for Gourneau; Marvelous Lady flashes late with blinkers on.
Majestic Appeal (Draw 3, OR 77)
• Lightly raced but fit; stretches out after a solid runner-up effort at seven furlongs.
• Carl Anderson’s turf-to-dirt conversions have produced surprise winners; use in exotic tickets.
Trainer & Jockey Insights
Jerry Gourneau
• Ships in two runners (Midshipman’s Lady, Baby Gundin); his dirt record at Assiniboia sits at nearly 20% winners.
Rick Wise
• Dependable barn for late-season stakes; Magic Chrome exits back-to-back wins on the course.
Mike Taphorn
• Sharp record with older mares stretching out; Burrow Down’s move to the mile looks optimal.
Renaldo Cumberbatch (Midshipman’s Lady)
• Strong finisher with a knack for finding clear paths late.
Antonio Whitehall (Magic Chrome)
• Rides forwardly; has booted home winners at 5 furlongs and beyond this meet.
Ronald Ali (Burrow Down)
• Tactical savvy in graded-stakes lanes; expect a ground-saving trip.
Betting Angles
Win Contenders: Burrow Down, Midshipman’s Lady
Value Play: Majestic Appeal for exactas and trifectas
Exotic Puncher: Baby Gundin – strong closing kick on inside
