Manitoba Derby removed from race series due to horse quarantine

The find of an unwellness astatine Assiniboia Downs successful mid-June has led to nan removal of nan Manitoba Derby from nan Western Canadian Derby Series’ 2024 title season.

The Downs said Monday that a lawsuit of equine infections anemia was recovered to person affected 1 equine successful its backstretch barn area, starring to a 45-day quarantine imposed by nan Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Although each different equine tested negative, they will each request to beryllium tested again earlier nan national quarantine tin beryllium lifted.

The 2nd and last testing is schedule for July 29, pinch results expected by Aug. 2 — bad timing for nan Manitoba Derby, which has an introduction day of Aug. 1.

“As location is nary certainty to nan results, day of merchandise of that information, and nan lifting of nan existent quarantine, it is only responsible to region our title from nan bid this year,” Downs CEO Darren Dunn said successful a release.

With nan removal of nan Manitoba Derby, nan Western Canadian Derby Series will now dwell of events successful Edmonton and Vancouver.