Post Time: 8:00 PM CT
Track: Assiniboia Downs, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Surface: Dirt
Distance: 1 Mile
Purse: $40,000
Eligibility: Manitoba-bred Colts & Geldings, 3-Year-Olds & Upward
Field Overview – Race 2 Entrants
No Show No Call
Jockey: Ronald Ali
Trainer: M. Taphorn
Pedigree: Bradester × Jolly Good (by Paddy O’Prado)
Analysis: A consistent runner with tactical speed. Sired by Bradester, known for producing durable milers. Expect a stalking trip from Ali, who’s shown solid form at Assiniboia.
Delvecchio
Jockey: Sachin Parris
Trainer: T. Gardipy & J. Renaldo
Pedigree: Sum of the Parts × Cataballerina (by Tabasco Cat)
Analysis: The defending Phil Kives Stakes champion. Delvecchio is a front-running powerhouse with proven stakes credentials. Parris returns aboard the gelding who wired the field last year with blistering fractions.
Prairie Drifter
Jockey: Rachaad Knights
Trainer: Devon Gittens
Pedigree: Kantharos × Souper Colket (by Ghostzapper)
Analysis: A lightly raced gelding with upside. Kantharos offspring often show early speed and versatility. Knights will likely position Prairie Drifter mid-pack and look for a late run.
Mckague
Jockey: Damario Bynoe
Trainer: Carl Norman Anderson
Pedigree: Going Commando × High Pioneer (by Pioneering)
Analysis: A local favorite with Manitoba roots. Mckague is bred for stamina and has shown flashes of talent. Bynoe’s aggressive riding style could be key in keeping pace with Delvecchio early.
Trainer Insights & Jockey Matchups
T. Gardipy & J. Renaldo have a strong record in restricted stakes, especially with Delvecchio’s dominant win last year.
Carl Norman Anderson brings a homegrown pedigree with Mckague, aiming to upset the favorite.
Damario Bynoe and Sachin Parris are two of the most aggressive riders at Assiniboia Downs, making the early pace scenario highly competitive.
Devon Gittens is known for developing late bloomers, and Prairie Drifter fits that mold.
Pedigree Power Rankings
| Horse | Sire | Dam (by) | Pedigree Strength |
| Delvecchio | Sum of the Parts | Cataballerina (Tabasco Cat) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Prairie Drifter | Kantharos | Souper Colket (Ghostzapper) | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Mckague | Going Commando | High Pioneer (Pioneering) | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| No Show No Call | Bradester | Jolly Good (Paddy O’Prado) | ⭐⭐ |
Top Contender: Delvecchio – Proven class, speed, and stakes experience.
Value Play: Prairie Drifter – Improving form and strong closing pedigree.
Live Longshot: Mckague – Local pedigree and potential pace pressure.
Exacta Box Recommendation: 2–3–4
