A total of 16 three-year old thoroughbreds were nominated for the 85th running of the Canadian Derby presented by CIBC. A maximum of 12 horses will be eligible to compete at the Canadian Derby on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Northlands Park Racetrack & Casino.

This year’s nominees are:

AWESOME NUGGET
OFF THE TOP
CAN THE MAN
ON ANDY’S ADVICE
CONSECRATE
PRIVATE MONEY GAME
EDISON
REMEMBERTOBREATHE
GO MAX
SHOOTITINTHEBUSH
HILLSIDE SELECT
THE SPINMEISTER
IRISH YOU WELL
UNSTOPPABLE COLBY
LINTLAW
WILKO RUM

Please see nomination sheet for more information.

On Saturday, August 16, power, glory and victory collide for the Day of the Champion. The best horses and jockeys in Western Canada join together for one race to determine who will take home the crown. It is a day of excitement and glory, filled with glamour, fun and entertainment. It’s the party of the year and with each victory a new name is written in the history of horse racing. Be there when it happens! Due to the success of the Canadian Derby, the Colours Restaurant Experience, the VIP Infield Experience and the Patio Party Experience are now sold-out. General admission is free and Outdoor Grandstand Seating is still available at northlandspark.ca .