The 76th running of the $125,000 highlight event at Assiniboia Downs saw the highest Derby night handle in the track’s history.
Manitoba Derby
The Western Canadian Derby Series has been revised; $100,000 Sweep bonus removed but $25,000 owner/trainer bonus remains.
Manitoba trainer will have one of the favourites for the $125,000 Manitoba, the first leg of the Western Canadian Triple Crown.
The one-mile Trial sets the stage for the first leg of the Western Canadian Triple Crown at Assiniboia Downs.
Some exciting new initiatives offer something for everyone as live racing gets set to kick off May 22nd at the Winnipeg track.
Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia racetracks will band together to stage the series with $450,000 in purse money and a $100,000 bonus.
Assiniboia Downs seeks to erase the haunting memories of the past two quiet Derbies due to Covid restrictions.
Claimed last year for $8,000, the grey 3-year-old posted a mild upset over heavily-favoured Myopic for owner Adam Isfeld.
Recent purchase Myopic will reign as favourite off a big maiden win at Indiana Grand for trainer Robertino Diodoro.
Preakness Stakes (G1) is next for 3-year-old coming off maiden win at Los Alamitos for his breeder Mongolian Stable and partner Stronach.
