Super Stats Dave Seeks MN Derby and Oaks Gold
Dave Handeland of Dave’s Faves tip sheet fame visited the stable area this week in search of longshots capable of winning the $100,000 Minnesota Derby and $100,000 Oaks. He stopped at trainer Troy Bethke’s barn to gain insight on two 3-year-olds that could pull the upset.
Trainer Mallory Norton Wins Canterbury’s Richest Quarter Horse Races
Jesst for Speed best in Quarter Horse Derby; Alotta Oh La La wins Northlands Futurity Trainer Mallory Norton won both of Canterbury Park’s richest quarter horse stakes when Jesst for Speed was a half-length best in the $68,175 Canterbury Park Derby and favorite Alotta Oh La La won the $105,100 Mystic Lake Northlands Futurity, also […]
Minnesota HBPA Groom of the Week – Candalero “Candy” Garcia
This week the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association recognizes Candalero “Candy” Garcia as Groom of the Week. The MNHBPA honors an individual that excels in their work with a Winners’ Circle presentation weekly following the first race on Wednesdays. Candy has been a groom with the Nancy Sheehan barn for 12 years. “He’s the […]
Season’s Richest Quarter Horse Stakes Wednesday at Canterbury Park
$105,100 Mystic Lake Northlands Futurity headlines 10-race program Canterbury Park’s 10-race program Wednesday is co-headlined by the $68,175 Canterbury Park Quarter Horse Derby and the $105,100 Mystic Lake Northlands Futurity. The 350-yard Northlands, being conducted for the 35th time, offers the largest quarter horse purse of the season at the Shakopee, Minn. racetrack. Alotta Oh […]
Leg Up Night Recap
Canterbury Park wrapped up Leg Up Night July 30 with over $35,000 in donations, a portion of which will be donated to the PDJF in connection with the Jockeys Across America Day. The night featured a silent auction, jockey bouncy ball race, dunk tank and scooter raffle. Paul Allen called race 6 from the dunk […]
Food For Thought
By Noah Joseph So you’re spending a day at the races at Canterbury Park. What are you going to do while out there? You might place some bets, high-five the jockeys before and after the races, maybe take some photos. At some point during the day, you might get hungry. Luckily, Canterbury has many options […]
CAP Agency at Canterbury Park
Every Friday, the CAP Agency distributes food and other necessities to the backside workers at Canterbury Park. Serving as many as 75 families and individuals, the CAP Agency has alleviated the struggle for food with the backside being a “food desert.” Watch this video for more information!
Minnesota HBPA Groom of the Week – Avery Prelesnik
This week the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association recognizes Avery Prelesnik as Groom of the Week. The MNHBPA honors an individual that excels in their work with a Winners’ Circle presentation weekly following the first race on Wednesdays. Trainer Tim Dixon is very aware and appreciative of all the great work Avery does for […]
Visit the Cline Racing Stable with Tour Guide Lacey
Here is a behind the scenes, horse-by-horse, look at Robert Cline’s stable at Canterbury Park. Pictured above is Lacey (center) with mother Kelsi Harr and father Robert Cline.
Meet the Hardest Working Horses
You might not even know the hardest working horses at the race track! Meet the ponies and the pony riders that accompany the racehorse to the starting gate. Pony riders Colton Moore and Mackenzie Kane explain why these ponies are so important.