The very last Thoroughbred race ever to be run at Northlands Park in Edmonton took place Saturday August 25, 2018. A crowd of 14,568 gathered to bear witness to the end of an era, and cheer on the contenders in the 89th running of the iconic Canadian Derby, wagering $1.2-million.
It was Sky Promise, a three-year-old colt, that will go down in the history books as the final winner at the storied track. His trainer, Robertino Diodoro, noted that the win was extra special for him because he enjoyed his first victory as a trainer at Northlands.
Harness racing will continue into the fall at Northlands, after which the facility will be closed after 118 years. It has not yet been announced what will become of the property.
