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PREVIEW OF THE 70th RUNNING OF THE MANITOBA DERBY
Presented by
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
MONDAY, AUGUST 6
Racing starts at 1:15 p.m.
! Featuring the $75,000 Manitoba Derby
! Derby Sweepstakes enter to get matched with a Derby horse
1st prize $500, 2nd prize $250, 3rd prize $100. All participants receive an
ASD package including two commemorative 70th Derby glasses.
! $500 Scholarship presentations by BDO Canada LLP & CIBC
! Derby Drink Special $10 - RazDerby Lemonade (1 oz. Absolut Raspberry Vodka &
fresh lemonade) served in a commemorative 70th Derby glass & you keep the glass
! Fabulous Hat contest - $100 prize for each category
* Best Original Hat * Most elegant Derby Hat * Best Fascinator *Children’s prizes *
! Family Fun - pony rides, petting farm & more (1 p.m. - 4 p.m.)
! Free Derby History Collector Card - while supplies last
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018
! Draw for 70th Derby collage - enter in the history area and while you are there
be sure to look at the special Derby history display by Track Historian Bob Gates
2017 Manitoba Derby winner Plentiful 2017 Manitoba Derby Hat Contest winners
Presented by
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
Manitoba Derby
By Bob Gates
Race Historian
The first “Derby” was run in 1930; although from 1930 to 1933 it was known as the Manitoba Stakes. In 1934 the name of the
race was changed to the Manitoba Derby. It should come as no surprise that our Derby was the brainchild of Robert James
Speers, the Father of Thoroughbred Racing in Western Canada. Speers established the race for horsemen to showcase
thoroughbreds that were foaled in Western Canada.
In 1936 the Derby was opened to all horses bred in Canada. The race was run annually at old Polo Park race track with the
exception of 1937 when it was ran at Whittier Park in St. Boniface.
In 1941 the name of the race was changed to the Canadian Derby. Few people realize that the heart and soul of the
prestigious Canadian Derby can be found in Winnipeg and that the Canadian Derby was “born” out of the Manitoba Derby. At
that time, Canada was the only major country that did not have a national “Derby” so R. J. Speers sacrificed "Manitoba" for a
national name.
The new Canadian Derby was run at Polo Park race track until it closed in 1956 and the race was relocated to Edmonton. Jack
Hardy tried to bring the race back to Winnipeg when Assiniboia Downs opened in 1958, but was unsuccessful so the Canadian
Derby is still run in Edmonton.
In 1960 the Manitoba Derby with its storied past was resurrected and it has been run at the Downs ever since. In 1985 the
Derby was changed to an open event for all three-year-old thoroughbreds. To date, three Manitoba breds have won our
Derby. Gowerlace was the first to accomplish the feat in 1938. It took almost 40 years for the next home-bred, Merry's Jay to
win the race in 1976 and Royal Frolic followed in 1993.
Assiniboia Downs proudly celebrates this year's 70th running of the Manitoba Derby and its list of previous winners reads like
the who's who of racing with national and local champions such as Fanfreluche, Merry's Jay and Overskate. The list of owners
and trainers include Levesque, Mitchell and K5 Stables, Rowntree, Blake and Starr. Jockeys Hawley, Krone and Platts are but a
few of the riders who have won our Derby.
Today we salute all participants, past and present who have made the Manitoba Derby what it is today!
Assiniboia Downs would like to thank
BDO Canada LLP & CIBC who will be presenting
BDO Canada LLP
$500 scholarships to six recipients on
Manitoba Derby Day!
www.bdo.ca
Previous winners of the
Manitoba Derby
YEAR HORSE OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY PURSE
DISTANCE: ONE MILE AND ONE-EIGHTH
2017 Plentiful M. Duncan & Estate of Garylle B. Stewart M. Duncan T. Nelson $75,000 G.
2016 Inside Straight Randy Howg R. Diodoro S. Stevens $75,000 G.
2015 Flashy Jewel Lothenbach Stables Inc. C. Brinson A. Morales $75,000 G.
2014 Street Prancer Mike McCarty S. Asmussen J. Samuel $75,000 G.
2013 Assembly Hall Bryan Porter & Dennis Goettsch B. Porter A. Canchari $75,000 G.
2012 Balooga Bull Paul Brandt Ardell Sayler P. Nolan $75,000 G.
2011 Hammer’s Bullet Terry Hamilton C. Brinson M. Anderson $75,000 G.
2010 Stachys Al & Bill Ulwelling M. Biehler E. Martin Jr. $75,000 G.
2009 Smuggler’s Hold Bryan Porter R. Padilla A. Morales $75,000 G.
2008 Matt’s Broken Vow Robert Mitchell J. Carroll A. Cuthbertson $100,000 G.
2007 Weather Warning Shyman Farms M. Drexler P. Leacock $100,000 G.
2006 Lord Kipling Center Hills Farm A. Blair S. Stevens $100,000 G.
2005 Prime Time T.V. Rob Mitchell A.E. Blake T. Hightower $100,000 G.
2004 Royalty Boy Antingham, Propp & Gromoff B. Phelan R. Simard $100,000 G.
2003 Hero’s Pleasure Jean Duke D. Oliver S. Stevens $100,000 G.
2002 Lord Shogun Canyon Farms R.VanOverschot Q. Welch $100,000 G.
2001 Stage Classic Dominion Bloodstock, Ball, Galbraith D. Cotey C. Montpellier $100,000 G.
2000 Scotman Lomar Stable & Scott Wilson P. McDougall C. McGregor $100,000. G
1999 Wafare Warrior Dominion Bloodstock, Ball, Galbraith A. McPherson F. Licata $100,000. G
1998 A Fleets Dancer C & D Allard R. Cone R. Simard $100,000. G
1997 My Imperial Slew J.R. Belanger J. Attard R. Dos Ramos $75,000. G
1996 Northernprospector K-5 Stable E. Corbel F. Licata $50,000. G
1995 Langara Island DNA Stable D. Smith K. Hendricks $50,000. G
1994 P.C.’s Bluff Stan Ryan T. Dodds J. Litton $50,000. G
1993 Royal Frolic A.E. Blake & W.F. Mitchell A.E. Blake L. Bird $100,000. G
1992 Jan Arctic Hartley Stable & Khan D. Hartley G. Niblett $100,000. G
1991 Plenty Chilly K-5 Stable D. Gray F. Licata $100,000. G
1990 Reancy Doug Zaharichuk L. Barry T. Masters $100,000. G
1989 Rough Catch Gray/Bozniak/Warner C.J. Gray T. Kabel $100,000. G
1988 No Malice Rocco Marcello B. Marko J. Krone $100,000. G
1987 Steady Power Kinghaven Farms R. Attfield D. Seymour $75,000. G
1986 Steady Effort Kinghaven Farms R. Attfield R. Platts $75,000. G
1985 Kamp Out Gelt Farms A. Turner J. Bloom $75,000. G
1984 Ten Gold Pots BKY Stable G. Rowntree G. Stahlbaum $45,000. A
1983 Gone To Royalty P.L. Levesque J. Dumas I. Driedger $45,000. A
1982 Exclusive Canadian B.K. Yousif G. Rowntree D. Beckon $35,000. A
1981 Regimen B. Rausch M. Doyle D. Beckon $35,000. A
1980 Country Free 1/4 Acre Stable L. Moser R. Hansen $35,000. A
1979 Easter’s Memory Canadian West Ranches H. Barroby B. Johnson $35,000. A
1978 Overskate Stafford Farm G. Rowntree R. Platts $35,000. A
1977 Giboulee J.L. Levesque J. Dumas R. Grubb $30,000. A
1976 Merry’s Jay Hugh Jackson C. Gray K. Hendricks $30,000. A
1975 L’Enjoleur J.L. Levesque J. Starr S. Hawley $30,000. A
1974 Rushton’s Corsair A.W. Minshall G. Magnusson W. Green $100,000. G
1973 Zaca Spirit Bo-Teek Farms C.F. Chapman R. Grubb $100,000. G
1972 Nice Dancer Morton & Harlequin J.G. Lavigne B. Stewart $70,000. G
1971 Speedy Zephyr G. Rathbeg L. Lear H. Hinojosa $70,000. G
1970 Fanfreluche J.L. Levesque J. Starr R. Turcotte $70,000. G
1969 Fire ‘N Desire S. Lima & M. Rose W.H. Moorhead R. Armstrong $12,500. A
1968 Son Costume Pal-Son Stable W.H. Moorhead R. Pion $12,500. A
DISTANCE: ONE MILE AND ONE-QUARTER
1967 Gilmore Golden West Farm R. Johnson G. Rasmussen $12,500. A
1966 Carodana Valcrest Farm E. Mann T. Inouve $10,000.A
1965 Flyalong Hays & Weldon D.H. Campbell C. Potts $10,000. A
1964 Langcrest S.J. Langill E. Mann S. McComb $10,000. A
1963 Brother Leo W.H. Murphy W.H. Murphy F. Inda $7,500. A
1962 Welcome Effort Golden West Farms R. Johnson S. Shields $7,500. A
1961 Windspray Windfield Farms G. Howell S. Cosentino $5,000. A
1960 Bocage J.Y. Stable G. Howell G. Contrada $5,000.A
THE DERBY WAS DISCONTINUED IN 1941
1940 Sir Trapseth John Hazza V. Arndt R. Nielson $2,000. A
1939 Larry Eckhardt K.M. Leach E. Johanson J. Craigmyle $2,000. A
1938 Gowerlace Whitter S. Farm D.H. Campbell R. Hightshoe $2,000. A
1937 Goldlure H.C. Hatch J. Hamilton S. Young $2,000. A
1936 Sweepden H.C. Hatch W.H. Bringloe L. DuPre $2,000. A
1935 Nellie Quince Big 4 Stable S. Brunson W. Moiter $2,000. A
1934 Caramar Mrs. R. Leavitt C.T. Leavitt W. Chidgrey $2,000. A
1933 Carhan Queen Mrs. R. Leavitt C.T. Leavitt J. Craigmyle $2,000. A
DISTANCE: ONE MILE
1932 Lady Marnock F. Johnston W.R. McGirr J. Longden $2,000.A
1931 Parisienne T. Burton L.C. Barnes J. Mattioll $2,000.A
1930 Jack Whittier L. Ronald L. Ronald D. Hurlburt $2,000. ACANDY GIANT
3 Year Old - Chestnut - Colt
Owner: Eurico Martens
Trainer: Eurico Martens
Presented by Presented by
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Jockey: Tyrone Nelson Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
CANDY GIANT Probable odds: 5-2
Pedigree: Eskendereya by Giant’s Causeway out of Miss Relentless by Mr. Greeley
Bred in Kentucky by Lantern Hill Farm LLC, Phil Needham & Judy Needham
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The local favourite for the 70 Manitoba Derby is this flashy chestnut colt by the Wood Memorial winner
Eskendereya.
In his most recent effort for South African born and Canadian raised trainer Eurico Martens, Candy Giant drew
off to win the Harry Jeffrey Stakes here at Assiniboia Downs by five lengths. The addition of blinkers seemed to
transform this at times green colt into a force to be reckoned with. The Martens barn is having a career meet
here at Assiniboia Downs with 10 wins from 40 starts.
Purchased at the Keeneland September Sale for $2,500 in 2016 this Kentucky bred colt looks like he will only
get better the further the distance of the race is.
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A blazing work of :47.4 on the morning of July 29 only serves to continue to add to the resume of Candy Giant
who, if he continues his upward trajectory, appears to be the horse to beat and make it back-to-back Derby
wins for jockey Tyrone Nelson in this year's Manitoba Derby.EAGLEBINE
3 Year Old - Dark Bay - Colt
Owner: MDM Stable
Trainer: Jack Robertson
Presented by Presented by
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Jockey: Chavion Chow Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
EAGLEBINE Probable odds: 25-1
Pedigree: Emcee by Unbridled’s Song out of Donna Mira by Diesis *GB
Bred in New York by Sequel Stallions New York LLC & Louis P. Ferrari
A recent flashy maiden victory for this lightly raced son of Grade 1 winning sprinter Emcee put him on the
Manitoba Derby trail.
In only his second career start Eaglebine showed tremendous speed to overpower a Maiden Special Weight
field by 9 lengths in an impressive time. He showed marked improvement from his first start only 18 days later.
Conditioned by veteran Manitoba horsemen Jack Robertson and to be ridden by 2015 leading rider Chavion
Chow, this lightly raced colt looks to stretch his speed around two turns for the first time.
By the Grade 1 winning sire Emcee out of a Diesis mare named Donna Mira, this New York bred is the likely
early pace in this years Manitoba Derby. If Eaglebine takes another step forward in lifetime start number three
he could take the field a long way on Monday afternoon.FORTIFIED EFFORT
3 Year Old - Dark Bay - Gelding
Owners: J. Lloyd Yother, Kevin Eikleberry,
William Matthews and Marvin Fleming
Presented by
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
Trainer: Kevin Eikleberry Presented by
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
Jockey: Ry Eikleberry
FORTIFIED EFFORT Probable odds: 5-1
Pedigree: Ez Effort by In Excess (IRE) out of Shaky Canyon by Gulch
Bred in Arizona by Fleming Thoroughbred Farm LLC
This well travelled Arizona bred has the most career wins and the most earnings of any competitor in this
year's Manitoba Derby. This versatile son of Ez Effort sports wins ranging from four and a half furlongs to a mile
and a sixteenth. He put together a good winter campaign for trainer Kevin Eikleberry who teams up with jockey
son Ry Eikleberry to try for Derby magic.
Fortified Effort rattled off three consecutive wins in Arizona restricted races this winter before testing some
deep waters at Sunland Park. This bay gelding has gotten back to form recently with three wins in his last four
starts including the recent Colorado Derby at Arapahoe Park.
With a well travelled race record it's been shown that Fortified Effort can bring his game on the road and he
will attempt to continue that when he tries Assiniboia Downs for the first time, while doing so as one of the
major contenders in the field.GATO GUAPO
3 Year Old - Dark Bay - Gelding
Owner: Charles Garvey
Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
Presented by Presented by
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Jockey: Antonio Whitehall Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
GATO GUAPO Probable odds: 6-1
Pedigree: Factum by Storm Cat out of Run Macy Run by West Acre
Bred in Florida by Stonehedge LLC
One of three competitors for 2016 Manitoba Derby winning trainer Robertino Diodoro, this recent private
purchase invades from Monmouth Park in New Jersey, where he most recently won a claiming $40,000, non-
winners of two lifetime event on the turf course with a furious late kick.
This Florida bred by Factum has done most of his lifetime running on the grass with six of his seven starts on
grass, but his lone dirt race was an impressive twelve length victory in a maiden claiming event in April at
Tampa Bay Downs.
Ridden by current ASD leading rider Antonio Whitehall, this late charging gelding will look to turn for home and
unleash a late powerful kick.
The barn is not to be taken lightly after winning this race in 2016 with Inside Straight. Currently the Diodoro
barn is tied for third in North America with 153 wins from 679 starts with earnings of more than $3,600,000.
Strong connections, an unbeaten dirt record and a furious late kick make Gato Guapo an interesting addition to
this year's Manitoba Derby and he will be right in the mix come Monday afternoon.PETE MARWICK
3 Year Old - Bay - Gelding
Owner: Al Johnson
Trainer: Gary Danelson
Presented by Presented by
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Jockey: Adolfo Morales Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
PETE MARWICK Probable odds: 10-1
Pedigree: Soldat by War Front out of Days Like This by Congrats
Bred in Florida by Woodford Thoroughbreds
A recent Allowance score here at Assiniboia Downs served as a final tune-up for this gelded son of Soldat. With
two wins at the meet and sixteen lifetime starts Pete Marwick boasts the most experience of anyone in the
field. As well, this horse certainly has experience in his corner with his connections.
Trainer Gary Danelson looks for his elusive Manitoba Derby win in the form of Pete Marwick while teamed with
veteran rider Adolfo Morales who won the Derby in 2009 and 2015. The pair look to guide Pete to the winner's
circle on Monday afternoon.
Claimed for $75,000 in November at Churchill Downs by owner Al Johnson, this horse tested a number of
Kentucky Derby prospects over the winter, including the likes of Louisiana Derby winner Noble Indy and
Gotham Stakes winner Enticed, before shipping north to ASD and breaking his maiden in dominating fashion.
Pete came back to run a pair of seconds and a third in local Derby preps before he got back to his winning ways
in the most recent Allowance effort. He is yet to miss the board in five starts over the local oval.
Experienced connections, a versatile running style and a grinding tenacity gives Pete Marwick a big shot in this
year's Manitoba Derby.SKY PROMISE
3 Year Old - Bay - Colt
Owners: Rick Wiest, Clayton Wiest,
R 6 Stable and Norman Tremblay
Presented by Presented by
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
Jockey: Rico W. Walcott
SKY PROMISE Probable odds: 7-2
Pedigree: Sky Mesa by Pulpit out of Maddie’s Promise by Dehere
Bred in Kentucky by Normandy Farm LLC
A recent claim for $40,000 at Churchill Downs, this three year old colt by Sky Mesa comes to the Manitoba
Derby for the powerful Robertino Diodoro team. Owned by a group of partners out of Alberta, Sky Promise
looks to unleash a furious closing kick.
He will be guided in the saddle by perennial Northlands Park leading rider Rico Walcott who has over 1200
career wins in his twelve year riding career.
Sky Promise has tried a number of difficult spots in his campaign including taking on the likes of graded stakes
winners Blended Citizen, Reride and Snapper Sinclair. He will now make the switch back over to dirt after
thirteen consecutive starts on either turf or synthetic surfaces. Don't let the lack of dirt form fool you though
as his dam, Maddie's Promise, was a stakes winner on dirt at Lone Star Park and she has produced dirt winners.
Sky Promise's two dirt races were both good efforts as he hit the board in two juvenile sprints last spring in
Kentucky at distances less than optimal for this late charging colt.
Now this recent claim looks to pay immediate dividends as he invades with a big shot.UNITED PATRIOT
3 Year Old - Chestnut - Gelding
Owner: Robert G. Nokes and Robert Nokes
Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
Presented by Presented by
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Jockey: Rigo Sarmiento Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
UNITED PATRIOT Probable odds: 9-2
Pedigree: Flat Out by Flatter out of Kim D by With Approval
Bred in Oklahoma by Center Hills Farm
United Patriot has flashed brilliance at times in his ten race career. His dominating four length victory on
April 19 when he was claimed for $50,000 would make him hard to beat in this race. Now under the tutelage
of Robertino Diodoro for Manitoba father-son team of Robert G. Nokes and Robert Nokes this chestnut, who
will be making his first start as a gelding, has tried two challenging spots in his last two starts.
United Patriot sold for $155,000 as a two-year-old in training at the Barretts March sale in 2017 after working
an 1/8 of a mile in 10 2/5. He broke his maiden in career start number three at Keeneland and followed that up
with another win at nearby Churchill Downs. After a starter allowance win at the Fair Grounds, he was claimed
at Keeneland in April for $50,000.
He figures to be forwardly placed and comes into the race with two very good breezing workouts in July at
Canterbury Park after a poor performance in a tough race, the Mystic Lake Derby, on the grass at Canterbury
Park.
A return to his spring form would make United Patriot a favourite in the Derby and may put the Nokes family
into the winner's circle in a homecoming of sorts with this talented Oklahoma bred.ZACK RIDGE ROAD
3 Year Old - Bay - Gelding
Owner: John Ganas
Trainer: Steven Gaskin
Presented by Presented by
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Jockey: Stanley Chadee Jr. Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
ZACK RIDGE ROAD Probable odds: 15-1
Pedigree: Brahms by Danzig out of Given to Me by Point Given
Bred in Arkansas by Sanders Brothers
The Golden Boy and Balooga Bull Stakes winner Zack Ridge Road showed grit and determination in two wins
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over the ASD surface. He looks to regain that form with a good showing in this the 70 Manitoba Derby.
Zack Ridge Road goes for the Steve Gaskin barn, owner John Ganas and jockey Stanley Chadee Jr. This team has
had a flurry of success this year with Zack Ridge Road and the recent Manitoba Mile winner Media Melee.
Claimed for $20,000 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto off the high percentage Norm McKnight barn, this
Arkansas bred gelding had two wins at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs Arkansas. This winter he also finished third
in a $100,000 stakes event, the Rainbow Stakes.
In the Balooga Bull Stakes Zack Ridge Road bided his time and charged from last to win going away. Three
weeks later in the Golden Boy Stakes he employed new tactics and battled back on the lead to nip fellow
Manitoba Derby contestant Candy Giant by a neck to get the win. A flat effort in the Harry Jeffrey can be
excused after back to back hard efforts and a return to form would put Zack Ridge Road right in contention for
the biggest prize of them all in this year's Manitoba Derby.THE 70th RUNNING OF THE MANITOBA DERBY
Manitoba Derby Starters
1 1/8 Miles. The 70th Running of the Manitoba Derby
Purse: $75,000 Guaranteed 3-Year-Olds.
Weights: Fillies, 121 lbs. Colts & Geldings, 122 lbs.
Presented by Presented by
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Fees: $100 to nominate - $700 to enter - $700 to start Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
Post Position
Owners: J. Lloyd Yother, Kevin Eikleberry,
1 FORTIFIED EFFORT William Matthews & Marvin Fleming
3 Year Old - Dark Bay - Gelding Trainer: Kevin Eikleberry
Probable Odds: 5-1 Jockey: Ry Eikleberry
2 ZACK RIDGE ROAD Owners: John Ganas
Trainer: Steven Gaskin
3 Year Old - Bay - Gelding
Probable Odds: 15-1 Jockey: Stanley Chadee, Jr.
3 GATO GUAPO Owner: Charles Garvey
Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
3 Year Old - Dark Bay - Gelding
Probable Odds: 6-1 Jockey: Antonio Whitehall
Owners: Rick Wiest, Clayton Wiest, R 6 Stable,
4 SKY PROMISE and Norman Tremblay
3 Year Old - Chestnut - Colt Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
Probable Odds: 7-2 Jockey: Rico W. Walcott
5 UNITED PATRIOT Owner: Robert G. Nokes and Robert Nokes
Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
3 Year Old - Chestnut - Gelding
Probable Odds: 9-2 Jockey: Rigo Sarmiento
6 CANDY GIANT Owner: Eurico Martens
3 Year Old - Chestnut - Colt Trainer: Eurico Martens
Probable Odds: 5-2 Jockey: Tyrone Nelson
7 PETE MARWICK Owner: Al Johnson
3 Year Old - Bay - Gelding Trainer: Gary Danelson
Probable Odds: 10-1 Jockey: Adolfo Morales
8 EAGLEBINE Owners: MDM Stable
Trainer: Jack Robertson
3 Year Old - Dark Bay - Colt
Probable Odds: 25-1 Jockey: Chavion ChowYou can also read
