Western Canadian Triple Crown

The Western Canadian Triple Crown was established in 2023, and consists of three races across three Canadian tracks. It consists of the Manitoba Derby, the Canadian Derby, and the British Columbia Derby.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Announced on May 9, 2023, the Western Canadian Triple Crown adds a bonus incentive of $100,000 CAD to any horse who can win all three races.

The first iteration of the Western Canadian Triple Crown started with the Manitoba Derby on August 7, 2023 at Assiniboia Downs in Winnipeg, Manitoba,[8] where Mano Dura was the winner.[9][10] The second leg, the Canadian Derby, was won by Abeliefinthislivin at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta,[11] and Accidental Hero won the third leg at Hastings Racecourse in the British Columbia Derby in Vancouver, British Columbia.[12]

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  3. ^ Dawkins, Glen (May 14, 2023). "Manitoba Derby to be part of Western Canadian Triple Crown". Winnipeg Sun. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
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  8. ^ Dawkins, Glen (August 5, 2023). "75th running of Manitoba Derby could be its most exciting yet". Winnipeg Sun.
  9. ^ ChrisD.ca (2023-08-08). "Witt-Gourneau Team Wins Manitoba Derby with Mano Dura". ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  10. ^ "2023 Western Canadian Triple Crown – 75th Manitoba Derby – Holy Bull". holybull.ca. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
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