The Queen’s Gambit
By Noah Joseph Horse racing is a lot like a game of chess. It takes skill and luck, along with perfect timing. One wrong move, and it’s checkmate. But like in chess, you must always expect the unexpected move, no matter where it may come from. And in 2008, such a moment happened in Canterbury’s […]
Carlton County Fair – Minnesota’s Horse Racing Roots
The Carlton County Fair in Barnum, Minnesota has been conducting horse racing for more than 100 years. Prior to the opening of what was then Canterbury Downs in 1985, horse racing was prevalent at county fairs across the state and in Wisconsin and Iowa. Gradually, it began to disappear. The Carlton County Fair is the […]
Minnesota HBPA Groom of the Week- Albert Macias Veregas
Albert Macias Veregas has been with the Francisco Bravo Barn for three years. He has the talent to work extremely well with every type of horse, from the two-year-olds to seasoned veterans and that versatility makes him invaluable in the Bravo barn. Albert is also known for his solid work ethic. He is the definitive […]
War of the Wiener Dogs Recap
By: Megan Bormann Sunday, August 14 was a beautiful Sunday for live horse racing, but also it was the perfect day for the wiener dogs to take to the track. In the last special dog race day before the Bark in the Park Championships, the wiener dogs donned their silks and lined up in the […]
Larry Donlin – Trainer
Larry Donlin’s love for horses started early, when he was 5 or 6 years old, and has continued ever since. Donlin bought his first horse in 1965 and started training horses in 1972. He has trained ever since and still enjoys it. Learn more about Donlin here:
Made in MN Day + Beer Fest Recap
By: Megan Bormann Whether it’s a day on the lake, barbecuing with friends and family, or a night at the racetrack, no one celebrates community better than Minnesotans in the summer. In fact, Made in Minnesota Day at Canterbury Park was a classic example of Minnesota revelry and entertainment. August 13, at Canterbury Park featured […]
Love the Nest by a nose in $100,000 Minnesota Derby
Ready to Runaway wins fourth consecutive Glitter Star Stakes Love the Nest held off stablemate Cousvinnysacanuck to win the $100,000 Minnesota Derby by a nose on Saturday at Canterbury Park. Both are owned by Bob Lothenbach of Wayzata, Minn. and trained by Joel Berndt. Ry Eikleberry rode Love the Nest (pictured above on right) and […]
Canterbury’s Made in Minnesota Night features Four Stakes Saturday
$100,000 Minnesota Derby and $100,000 Minnesota Oaks highlight program Canterbury Park’s Made in Minnesota night on Saturday features the $100,000 Minnesota Derby and the $100,000 Minnesota Oaks. The one mile and 70 yard main-track derby pushes 3-year-old colts and geldings toward a large purse at a route distance many have yet to try. Love the […]
Two Of A Kind
By Noah Joseph Although not an absolute rarity, dead-heats are very infrequent in horse racing. A dead-heat is a tie for a finishing position in a race involving two or more horses. As mentioned before, dead-heats are sparse, but a dead-heat involving horses that have the same connections is an almost impossible occurrence. But in […]
Dickey Bob beats younger brother in Skip Zimmerman
All-time leading state bred purse earner boosts bankroll to $380,250 Seven-year-old Minnesota bred quarter horse Dickey Bob beat his 4-year-old full brother Jess Rocket Man by one-half length in the $28,000 Skip Zimmerman Memorial Stakes on Thursday at Canterbury Park. Both are trained by leading trainer Jason Olmstead and are owned and were bred by […]