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Manitoba Derby

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The Manitoba Derby is a Canadian Thoroughbred race for three-year-old horses held at Assiniboia Downs in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The event began in 1930 as the Manitoba Stakes, was renamed the Manitoba Derby, and was revived at Assiniboia Downs in 1960 after earlier runnings at Polo Park. It is run over 1 1/8 miles and forms a central event in the track's summer racing program, attracting horses, owners, trainers, jockeys, and regional racing spectators.

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When did the Manitoba Derby begin?

The race began in 1930 as the Manitoba Stakes and used that name through 1933. It was renamed the Manitoba Derby in 1934. [Assiniboia Downs history](https://asdowns.com/racing/manitoba-derby-history/)

Where has the Manitoba Derby been run since 1960?

Assiniboia Downs in Winnipeg has hosted the revived Manitoba Derby since 1960. Earlier runnings were held mainly at Polo Park, with the 1937 race taking place at Whittier Park in St. Boniface. [Assiniboia Downs history](https://asdowns.com/racing/manitoba-derby-history/)

What horses are eligible for the Manitoba Derby?

The race is for three-year-old Thoroughbreds. It was originally intended for Western Canadian-bred horses, opened to all Canadian-bred horses in 1936, and became an open event for all three-year-old Thoroughbreds in 1985. [Assiniboia Downs history](https://asdowns.com/racing/manitoba-derby-history/)

Which Manitoba-bred horses have won the Manitoba Derby?

Assiniboia Downs identifies Gowerlace as a Manitoba-bred winner in 1938, followed by Merry's Jay in 1976 and Royal Frolic in 1993. Queen Elizabeth II attended the Manitoba Centennial Derby at Assiniboia Downs in 1970. [Assiniboia Downs history](https://asdowns.com/racing/manitoba-derby-history/)

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