The Western Canadian Triple Crown was established in 2023, and consists of three races across three Canadian tracks.
It consists of the Manitoba Derby, the Canadian Derby, and the British Columbia Derby.
[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Announced on May 9, 2023, the Western Canadian Triple Crown adds a bonus incentive of $100,000 CAD to any horse who can win all three races.
The first iteration of the Western Canadian Triple Crown started with the Manitoba Derby on August 7, 2023 at Assiniboia Downs in Winnipeg, Manitoba,[8] where Mano Dura was the winner.
[9][10] The second leg, the Canadian Derby, was won by Abeliefinthislivin at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta,[11] and Accidental Hero won the third leg at Hastings Racecourse in the British Columbia Derby in Vancouver, British Columbia.