A Manitoba grain elevator

Assiniboia Downs

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Assiniboia Downs is a thoroughbred racetrack in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It opened in 1958, making it 68 years old in 2026. It races on a 6 1/2-furlong dirt oval. It holds about 5,000 fans.

Its signature races are the Manitoba Derby, Assiniboia Gold Cup Stakes and Winnipeg Futurity.

Assiniboia Downs set a track-record handle of $75.2 million in 2025 after cutting all its takeout rates below 20 percent.

Track facts

Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Racing
Thoroughbred
Surfaces
Dirt
Track
6 1/2-furlong dirt oval
Opened
1958
Capacity
5,000
Racing season
Mid-May to early October
Operator
Manitoba Jockey Club
Size rank
10th of 17

Signature races at Assiniboia Downs

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs mid-May to early October. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows a Manitoba grain elevator in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Assiniboia Downs and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Assiniboia Downs

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Questions about Assiniboia Downs

Where is Assiniboia Downs?

Assiniboia Downs is in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

What kind of racing is at Assiniboia Downs?

Assiniboia Downs hosts thoroughbred racing. Live racing runs mid-May to early October.

When did Assiniboia Downs open?

Assiniboia Downs opened in 1958.

How many people does Assiniboia Downs hold?

Assiniboia Downs holds about 5,000 fans.

What is the biggest race at Assiniboia Downs?

The signature race at Assiniboia Downs is the Manitoba Derby.

What other racetracks are near Assiniboia Downs?

The closest is The Loop at Red River Exhibition Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba, about 1 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.