As Manitoba continues to ease coronavirus restrictions, Tuesday was a good day for Assiniboia Downs. CEO Darren Dunn received the news he and the thoroughbred racing industry had been waiting for — the official go-ahead from the provincial government to live race in 2020, albeit without the public present. “It’s something we had advocated for and were prepared to move forward with, based on models at other race tracks across North America,” said Dunn on the 680 CJOB Sports Show a few hours after getting the good news. “It’s a sense of relief to have the ability to officially race. “Make no mistake about it, the financial challenge continues for our industry, but this will go a long way in starting the healing process in that area.” The 2020