He Has The Bloodlines
It’s what every little boy dreams of: growing up to be exactly like their dad. For Mark Anderson, his dream was extra special because he got to follow in the footsteps of his brother, dad and grandpa. Originally from Grand Island, NE, Anderson grew up at the horse track and knew his calling was in […]
Cam Mahlum : Race Horse Owner
From having family horses in the 1970s to accompanying his grandpa to the track at eight years old, Cameron Mahlum has been around horses for as long as he can remember, and wants to keep it that way. His luck at the track started at age nine. Mahlum was spending the day at Assiniboia Downs […]
Seabiscuit and 15 Minutes of Fame
BY JIM WELLS Remember Seabiscuit? If you’re a racing fan, you’ve surely read about the diminutive champion and the positive influence he had on Americans from coast to coast during the Great Depression. Or maybe you saw the movie! As Oscar Quiroz did…several times. He bought the DVD when it came out, for personal reasons […]
Schedules of the Past
By Noah Joseph One of the surprises when Canterbury Park’s 2019 racing schedule was released was a week-long break, from July 15-July 24, due to the Twin Cities Summer Jam music festival. Now that this hiatus is upon us, it seemed like a good time to take a look at Canterbury’s past schedules and how […]
Joe Scurto to Lead Thoroughbred Ownership and Aftercare Initiative in Minnesota
Veteran racing industry executive and former Deputy Director of Minnesota Racing Commission, Joe Scurto, has been selected to head the newly created Minnesota Racehorse Engagement Project. In his role as Executive Director, Scurto will be leading the new initiative which was announced earlier by Canterbury Park and the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association (MNHBPA) […]
Into The Break
When Primarily Gold crossed the wire to win the 12th race Sunday, it meant a hiatus for live horse racing until Thursday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m. — 264 hours to post time. Racing action takes a break to make way for Twin Cities Summer Jam, a three-day music festival July 18 through 20, the […]
Mojica Having Magical Summer
BY JIM WELLS Orlando Mojica seldom changes expressions, seemingly focused on the task at hand, frequently an upcoming race on a horse he will shortly ride out of the paddock. He changes little afterward either, on the way back to the jockeys’ lounge, win or lose, his mind already refocusing on what awaits, at the […]
Reiswig’s Horses Making Presence Felt
BY JIM WELLS You can phrase it several ways…drought, dry spell, slump, but regardless of the nomenclature there is an unmistakable feeling when it changes. Relief Followed sometimes by joy, maybe even elation. “I feel like I just broke my maiden a second time,” said winning rider Josh Romero. “It’s been three weeks since I’ve […]
News and Notes July 12
Mystic Lake Derby and Mystic Lake Mile winners race Saturday at Arlington Faraway Kitten, winner of the June 22 Mystic Lake Derby at Canterbury is entered to race in the $150,000 American Derby (G3) at Arlington Park in suburban Chicago Saturday. Post time for the 1 1/16 mile turf race is 5:19 central. Adam Beschizza […]
Canadian Connection
By Noah Joseph Over the last hundred years, Canada has played a major role in the history of thoroughbred racing. From having the oldest continuously run stakes race in North America in the Queen’s Plate to being the home of the legendary Northern Dancer, and even hosting the Breeders’ Cup in 1996. Canada’s influence can […]