Manitoba Derby

Manitoba Derby
Nongraded stakes race
LocationAssiniboia Downs
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Inaugurated1930
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
Websitewww.assiniboiadowns.com/liveracing-mbderby.html
Race information
Distance1+1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs)
SurfaceDirt
Trackleft-handed
QualificationThree-years-old
WeightScale weights, 121-fillies, 126-colts & geldings
Purse$125,000 CAD (2023)

The Manitoba Derby is a Canadian Thoroughbred horse race run annually at the beginning of August at Assiniboia Downs in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Established in 2023, it is the first jewel of the Western Canadian Triple Crown. A Listed Race for three-year-olds, it is contested on dirt over a distance of 1+1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs).

Winners since 1998

Year
Winner
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Time
2023 Mano Dura Antonio Whitehall Jerry Gourneau Henry S. Witt Jr. 1:51.87
2022 Red Knobs Jorge Carreno Robertino Diodoro Rob K. Nokes 1:50.80
2021 Uncharacteristic Alexander Marti Robert VanOverschot Adam Isfeld 1:53.60
2020 Mongolian Wind Wilmer Galviz Wade Eno Mongolian Stable & Andrew Stronach 1:54.00
2019 Oil Money Orlando Mojica Robertino Diodoro Charles Garvey 1:54.60
2018 Sky Promise Rico Walcott Robertino Diodoro Rick Wiest et al. 1:50.00
2017 Plentiful Tyrone Nelson Murray Duncan Murray Duncan & Estate of Garylle B. Stewart 1:53.60
2016 Inside Straight Scott Stevens Robertino Diodoro Randy Howg 1:52.60
2015 Flashy Jewel Adolfo Morales Clay Brinson Lothenbach Stables, Inc. 1:52.80
2014 Street Prancer Jalon Samuel Steven Asmussen Mike McCarty 1:54.80
2013 Assembly Hall Alex Canchari Bryan Porter Bryan Porter & Dennis Goettsch 1:55.00
2012 Balooga Bull Paul Nolan Ardell Sayler Paul Brandt 1:51.80
2011 Hammer's Bullet Mark Anderson Clay Brinson Terry Hamilton 1:55.40
2010 Stachys Eddie Martin, Jr. Michael Biehler Al Ulwelling & Bill Ulwelling 1:52.80
2009 Smuggler's Hold Adolfo Morales Rick Padilla Bryan Porter 1:53.00
2008 Matt's Broken Vow Alan Cuthbertson Josie Carroll Robert W. Mitchell 1:52.60
2007 Weather Warning Paul Leacock Marty Drexler Shyman Farms 1:52.00
2006 Lord Kipling Scott Stevens Amber Blair Center Hills Farm 1:53.40
2005 Prime Time T.V. Travis Hightower Bert Blake Robert W. Mitchell 1:52.20
2004 Royalty Boy Real Simard Bruce Phelan D. Antingham & D. Prop 1:52.00
2003 Hero's Pleasure Scott Stevens Doug Oliver Jean D. Duke 1:53.40
2002 Lord Shogun Quincy Welch Robert Van Overschot Canyon Farms 1:54.20
2001 Stage Classic Constant Montpellier David Cotey Dominion Bloodstock et al. 1:51.80
2000 Scotman Christopher McGregor Pam McDougall Lomar Stable/Scot Wilson 1:53.00
1999 Wafare Warrior Frank Licata Alex McPherson Dominion Bloodstock et al. 1:54.40
1998 A Fleets Dancer Real Simard Roger Attfield Cam Allard 1:52.60
1997 My Imperial Slew Steven Bahen Joseph Attard J. R. Belanger 1:49.00

Earlier Winners

  • 1996 - Northernprospector
  • 1995 - Langara Island
  • 1994 - P.C.'s Bluff
  • 1993 - Royal Frolic
  • 1992 - Jan Artic
  • 1991 - Plenty Chilly
  • 1990 - Reancy
  • 1989 - Rough Catch
  • 1988 - No Malice
  • 1987 - Steady Power
  • 1986 - Steady Effort
  • 1985 - Kamp Out
  • 1984 - Ten Gold Pots
  • 1983 - Gone to Royalty
  • 1982 - Exclusive Canadian
  • 1981 - Regimen
  • 1980 - Country Free
  • 1979 - Easters Memory
  • 1978 - Overskate
  • 1977 - Giboulee
  • 1976 - Merry's Jay

References

  • The Manitoba Derby at Pedigree query
  • The Manitoba Derby at Assiniboia Downs
  • Wilson, Keith & Lussier, Antoine S. Off And Running - Horse Racing in Manitoba (1978) Peguis Publishers Limited ISBN 0-919566-61-8 (See: University of Calgary)
  • Previous Winners of the Manitoba Derby
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