Young Trainer Shocks with Longshot Win

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

A young trainer named Tena Birdwell stunned the racing world at Assiniboia Downs with a gutsy upset win in the Golden Boy Stakes—riding the 19-1 longshot Elston Gunnn to victory in a muddy, high-stakes race. Birdwell, just a two-year veteran trainer with a background in barrel racing and eventing, notched her first-ever stakes win, while owner Joseph Schumer cashed in on a big bet. The surprise victory not only boosted Elston Gunnn’s profile for the Manitoba Derby but reminded everyone that even underdogs can shine when conditions turn the tables. Support the show:Get a discount at…