No eliminations needed for Canadian Pacing Derby

MILTON, August 21, 2024 - This year’s Canadian Pacing Derby at Woodbine Mohawk Park will not require eliminations after 11 older pacers were entered on Tuesday.

All 11 entrants will go straight to the $540,000 final on Saturday, August 31.

The Canadian Pacing Derby will be the co-main event on August 31 along with the Maple Leaf Trot.

The 11 entrants for the Pacing Derby are listed below in alphabetical order.

Abuckabett Hanover
Allywag Hanover
El Rey
Hemsworth N
Huntinthelastdolar
Its My Show
Oakwood Ardan IR
Ruthless Hanover
Seven Colors
Taurasi
Voukefalas

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Allywag Hanover, pictured winning the 2021 Canadian Pacing Derby, is one of 11 horses entered in this year's edition. (New Image Media)

Mark McKelvie Sr. Manager Communications, Woodbine Entertainment

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About Woodbine Entertainment

Woodbine Entertainment is the largest horse racing operator in Canada, with Thoroughbred horse racing at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, and Standardbred horse racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Milton. Woodbine Entertaiment also owns and operates HPIbet, Canada’s only betting platform dedicated to horse racing. Woodbine and Mohawk Park are host to several world-class racing events including The King’s Plate, three Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series races, and the Pepsi North America Cup. Run without share capital, Woodbine Entertainment has a mandate to financially invest all profit back into the horse racing industry and the 25,000 jobs it supports across Ontario.

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