FINAL 12 THOROUGHBREDS AND POST POSITIONS ANNOUNCED FOR 87th CANADIAN DERBY
EDMONTON, AB (August 16, 2016) – The final list of contenders have been finalized for the 87th Canadian Derby presented by CIBC on Saturday, August 20. Post positions were selected by draw this afternoon. The 12 three-year old thoroughbreds that will race for the $150,000 purse are:
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hold the Giant (KY) | G Olguin | 15-1 |
| 2 | Sorryaboutnothing (FL) | D G Lopez | 12-1 |
| 3 | B C Charlie (BC) | S White Shield | 20-1 |
| 4 | Law Master (KY) | K Balgobin | 8-1 |
| 5 | Access This (KY) | R H Hamel | 4-1 |
| 6 | Ruck (KY) | O Moreno | 10-1 |
| 7 | The Accuser (KY) | D Bynoe | 20-1 |
| 8 | Ready Intaglio (KY) | S Muir | 7-2 |
| 9 | Lord Vancouver (BC) | D Araujo | 6-1 |
| 10 | Northernlocomotive (AB) | A Martin | 30-1 |
| 11 | Solve (KY) | D Nelson | 12-1 |
| 12 | Inside Straight (NY) | R W Walcott | 9-2 |
| AE | Perfect Gent (KY) (AE) | A Martin | |
| AE | Warden of the West (KY) (AE) | R H Hamel |
The Canadian Derby is where the glory of horse racing and the peak of fashion combine for an unforgettable day at the racetrack.
Join us on Saturday, August 20 for the ultimate day of entertainment with 10 highly anticipated stakes races, culminating with the Canadian Derby Race itself. An Alberta country double bill rounds out the evening with concerts from Gord Bamford and Paul Brandt in the infield. Tickets are still available at www.northlandspark.ca.