Assiniboia DownsWed, September 17, 2025

NORTHVALE ROAD (3) is a distance specialist who is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when second over 6f at this track when he was prominent throughout. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. DESIGNATED HITTER (4) produced a reasonable effort when third last start over 6f at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Has raced six times here and has never missed the frame. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. MR STANG (5) returned from a lay-off three weeks ago when he was prominent at the turn before being beaten 6 lengths into fourth over 6f at this track. Second up record is very strong. Ronald Ali gets the best out of this seven-year-old gelding. Likely improver with strong prospects. TOTALIZER (6) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.1 lengths from the winner in second over 6f at this track. Nicely placed to take this out.