Gordon Christoff and Lance B. Giesbrecht’s Western Warrior won the 78th running of the Manitoba Derby on Monday August 3, 2026 going 1 1/8 miles for trainer Dino K. Condilenios with Dane Nelson in the irons. Quarry finished second with Gethesemane getting up for show money.
Handle for the 7 race card on the civic holiday in Winnipeg, MB was $4,903,290.00
2026 78th Running of The Manitoba Derby
2026 Manitoba Derby Day Charts
Winnipeg Free Press – Mike McIntyre – Western Warrior finishes strong
$125,000 Manitoba Derby
Presented by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
Monday, August 3 – Racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
Assiniboia Downs
Winnipeg, MB
• $125,000 Manitoba Derby for 3-year olds presented by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries.
• $50,000 Harvey Warner Manitoba Mile for 3-year-olds & upward.
• $50,000 Escape Clause Stakes for Fillies & Mares 3-year-olds & upward.
• Mandatory payout of the ASD Jackpot Pick 5. Current carryover is $476,656.
Wagering on the pool is expected to reach $2 million.
• $100,000 Guaranteed Pick 4.
• Win a $100 wager on the Manitoba Derby Race. Five draws will be made.
• Wear your fancy Derby hat or best Derby are and take your photo in front of the
Manitoba Derby backdrop in the lobby, fill out a ballot and you could win a $100 ASD gift card.
• Free Family Fun. Bouncy castles, face paint