Purse Enhancement Partnerships increase purses on Hall of Fame Weekend; Partnership with CertainTeed, SRS and JTR Roofing, Inc. adds $3,500 to each race July 25
Canterbury Park corporate partners CertainTeed, SRS and JTR Roofing, Inc. will add $3,500 to each purse on the eight-race program Saturday, July 25. A total of $31,000 will go directly to purses on the Hall of Fame Weekend. The Saturday card includes the Ralph Strangis, Minnesota Turf Distaff and Mr. Dale Filly & Mare Turf […]
1,000th win for jockey Jermaine Bridgmohan Thursday at Canterbury Park
Jockey Jermaine Bridgmohan recorded his 1,000th career win Thursday when he won the eighth race at Canterbury Park aboard Everything Bugs Me for trainer Mac Robertson. Bridgmohan also won the seventh race. “I’ve been riding 20 years and I’m glad to get milestones like this,” Bridgmohan said. “I’m very grateful for all the owners, trainers […]
Frosty View steals away in Brooks Fields Mile; Knick’s Honor wins Canterbury Derby
Canterbury Park’s 2025 horse of the meet Frosty View raced alone on the lead at 3 to 1 odds to win the $50,000 Brooks Fields Mile Saturday evening at the Shakopee, Minn. racetrack. Frosty View was up by four lengths over the field but that lead diminished as Tonka Warrior, the wagering choice, made a […]
Northern Stars Turf Festival pits locals against intruders; Canterbury Park’s turf course ready for grass-heavy card
Canterbury Park will host its annual Northern Stars Turf Festival on Saturday with eight races and a 5:10 p.m. central start time. Five of the races, including four one-mile $50,000 stakes, will be run over the turf course. As is typical, several horses will ship in from other states to compete for the purses including […]
Eli Young Band and LANCO to play Canterbury Park Sept. 11; Tickets on sale NOW!
Canterbury Park offers a one-two punch of entertainment when Eli Young Band and LANCO bring their unique brand of American country music to Shakopee’s most intimate concert venue Sept. 11. Tickets are on sale NOW online only at tickets.canterburypark.com with prices starting at $46 plus tax for general admission. Reserved seating starts at $58 and […]
Sheza a Sugar Momma wins North Star State Futurity; Del Cartel by a neck in North Star State Derby
Sheza a Sugar Momma drew away to win the $29,500 North Star State Futurity by two lengths under 16-year-old Ryder Olmstead, son of winning trainer Jason Olmstead. The younger Olmstead recorded his first career win June 8 at Prairie Meadows and his first stake win tonight at Canterbury Park. Sheza a Sugar Momma was bred […]
Olmstead loaded for North Star State Futurity and Derby Thursday at Canterbury Park
Olmstead’s 16-year-old son Ryder seeks first stakes win The Olmstead name has become synonymous with quarter horse racing over the past decade at Canterbury Park. Trainer Jason Olmstead has won the training title 11 consecutive seasons becoming the all-time earnings leader with $4,783,169 in purses and second all-time in wins, making 248 visits to the […]
Thunders Rocknroll wins Lady Slipper Stakes; Street Warrior triumphant in 10,000 Lakes Stakes
Favorites dominated Saturday night at Canterbury Park as the wagering choice won five of the seven races including two $50,000 state-bred six furlong stakes, the 10,000 Lakes and the Lady Slipper. Thunders Rocknroll, with top jockey Manuel American aboard for his third win in four races, won the Lady Slipper by three lengths in 1:11.95. […]
Thealligatorhunter defends 10,000 Lakes Stakes title Saturday at Canterbury Park
Thealligatorhunter is one of the richest horses ever to race at Canterbury Park. The 8-year-old is back for another season, looking for his 15th career win in Shakopee and 17th in his career. He races Saturday in the $50,000, Minnesota-bred restricted, 10,000 Lakes Stakes, a 6 furlong sprint he won last year, dead heated for […]
Thursday Night Racing begins at Canterbury Park
$2 specials to attract value seekers Canterbury Park’s 51-day horse racing season began May 23 with weekend programs and large crowds. This week Thursday racing returns to the schedule with a 5:10 p.m. first post. With Americans currently being more cost conscious, Canterbury announced $2 Buck Thursdays to attract those seeking greater value. Admission is […]