Celebrate the Kentucky Derby in Style at Canterbury Park
When it comes to the Kentucky Derby, Canterbury Park is the place to experience the pageantry, excitement and style that accompany the biggest horse race of the year. The 2018 Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday, May 5, and you can take in live horse racing at Canterbury Park, along with fun Derby Day events […]
Backside news and Notes April 29, 2018
Horses are gradually filling the stalls on the Canterbury backside with the 70-day race meet just five days away. The May 4 opening night program will feature eight races, with entries for the first day taking place Tuesday. Saturday’s card has two $50,000 stakes races: The Paul Bunyan and the L’etoile du Nord. Nominations for […]
Badger Hill Brewing Company Collaborates with Canterbury Park on Racetrack’s Own Beer
Two businesses based in Shakopee, Minn., Badger Hill Brewing Company and Canterbury Park, have collaborated on a new beer that will be available at both venues this spring and summer. Beginning Friday, May 4, opening night of the 70-day horse racing season at Canterbury, Post Time Peach Ale will be flowing at three locations in […]
Shakopee First Responders Train for Emergency at Canterbury Park
Reacting to an incident at Canterbury Park is a bit different than going to a home. “There are a lot more cogs in our system,” said Sean Corrigan, Security and Emergency Medical Services Director at Canterbury Park. Police and fire personnel from the city of Shakopee, as well as Allina ambulance, were at Canterbury Park […]
Mark Irving: Former Jockey, Track Ambassador, NFL Fan
Former jockey Mark Irving has more than 4,700 lifetime mounts and 600-plus career victories. There’s one thing he has learned during his time riding massive animals while they are running 40 mph… “If you lose, they always blame the jockey first,” Irving said with a laugh. His knowledge of horse racing, easy charm and […]
Meet the Team: Nellie Kaley, Reception
Meet the Canterbury Park team! To help you get to know the friendly faces you see when you come to Canterbury Park, we have introduced a new feature to the blog: Meet the Team. Here, you’ll get a look at the people behind all the fun and games. Be sure to say hello next time […]
Jareth Loveberry Will Ride Again At Canterbury Park
Jockey Jareth Loveberry gave Canterbury Park a try last year for the first time. His first win came on the second day of the 2017 meet on his ninth mount. He rode Lookin Ata Runaway to a maiden win and a mutuel payout of $112.20. Immediately race fans were asking themselves ‘Who is this Loveberry?’ […]
Mr. Jagermeister Ready for The Bachelor
Minnesota bred Mr. Jagermeister faces six other 3-year-olds in the $150,000 Bachelor Stakes today at Oaklawn Park. This kicks off the three-day Racing Festival of the South at the Hot Springs, Ark, racetrack. Mr. Jagermeister arrived at Oaklawn earlier this week from his Phoenix base with trainer Valorie Lund and has settled into the shedrow […]
Spring Arts and Crafts Event Brings in Top Talent
People often come back to The Spring Festival: An Arts and Crafts Affair year after year. But it’s never the same old, same old. “The exhibitors are always really good about keeping up with the current trends and colors,” said Jennifer Foland, event coordinator for organizers Huffman Productions, Inc. “They really are at the top […]
Turning $1.80 into $457 at Canterbury College
It’s been a fun ride during the past four installments of Canterbury College. But nothing topped the excitement of our final class on April 8, when one of my fellow students scored a winning superfecta for $457! I’m rookie handicapper Kris Janisch, and hopefully you’ve enjoyed following along with my journey during Canterbury Park’s free […]