Hold on to your hats – the horses are ready for the 86th running of the Canadian Derby
EDMONTON, AB – Northlands is proud to host the 86th running of the Canadian Derby presented by CIBC on August 15, 2015 at Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino. At the post-position draw on August 12, Northlands announced the 12 thoroughbreds entered in the biggest race day in Western Canada.
“The Canadian Derby is an exceptional day at Northlands. It’s a sporting event unlike any other in the region,” said Tim Reid, President & CEO of Northlands. “Derby day is a great event to enjoy live horseracing at its best while dressing in your finest attire. Whether you’re joining us for the sport, gaming or the social event of the summer, you can experience all of it at Northlands Park.”
The thoroughbreds competing in the 86th running of the Canadian Derby are as follows:
Horse PP Odds Jockey Trainer
ACADEMIC 1 7/2 Justin Stein Tim Rycroft
AFLEET IN TIME 12 15 Pedro Alvarado Robertino Diodoro
AZTEC KEY 10 15 Krista Carignan Craig Smith
BLUE DANCER 2 8/5 Rico Walcott Greg Tracy
BODHISATTVA 8 12 Luis Garcia Jose Corrales
CENTREFIRE 6 10 Scott Williams Greg Tracy
COWBOYS DON’T CRY 4 30 Antonio Reyes Tom Rycroft
PURPLE HEAVEN 3 8 David Lopez Twylla Bensmiller
QUALITY LANE 7 20 Rafael Zenteno Jr Joan Petrowski
TIMELESS TALES 11 30 Ruben Lara Ryan McLean
WITT SIX 5 6 Dane Nelson Jerry Gourneau
XTREME DENIGRAY 9 20 Tony Maragh Twylla Bensmiller
About the Canadian Derby
It’s the day when the best of the best come to battle for Western Canada’s top racing crown—an afternoon of action, entertainment and glamour. The fastest horses, the top jockeys, the biggest hats—it’s the day where the Sport of Kings gets its due and racing history is made. No matter how you take it in—out on the tarmac, from the infield, or dining at Colours Restaurant—you’ll leave knowing you have been a part of one of Edmonton’s most important annual events. Due to the success of the Canadian Derby, the Colours Restaurant Experience, the VIP Infield Experience and the Infield Patio Party are now sold-out. General admission is free and outdoor grandstand seating is still available at northlandspark.ca.