Dark Star Turf Sprint analysis from Emily Gullikson of OptixEQ
Race 7 on Wednesday’s Northern Stars Turf Festival card is the Dark Star Turf Sprint at 5 furlongs on the turf. The competitive field of eight sets sail at 8:12 p.m. central and is a crucial leg of both the All-Turf Pick 5 and the late Pick 5. Both have a 10 percent takeout. Emily […]
Loveberry looks forward to return to Canterbury Park
Jockey Jareth Loveberry has a mount in all five turf stakes on Wednesday’s Northern Stars Turf Festival. He is anxious to return, and why would he not be? Loveberry was leading rider in 2017 and a top jockey at Canterbury until he left in 2020 to ride in Chicago. He has shipped in each year […]
Canterbury Park’s Northern Stars Turf Festival Wednesday, June 21
Five turf stakes including $100,000 Canterbury Derby attract local and national entries Entries were taken yesterday for the Northern Stars Turf Festival, Canterbury Park’s most prominent night of racing which will be conducted Wednesday, June 21. A nine-race program that begins at 5:07 p.m. central is headlined by the $100,000 Canterbury Derby at one mile […]
Jermaine Bridgmohan – Always Reliable On The Turf
Jockey Jermaine Bridgmohan, who has won more than 900 races in his career, is riding again this summer at Canterbury Park. He provides insight into his turf riding success in this interview with track announcer Paul Allen.
Jose Zapata – Minnesota HBPA Groom of the Week
Grooms are the unsung heroes of horse racing. They care for horses each day, often starting well before the sun rises and working into the evenings. Each Wednesday the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Agency, the organization that represents trainers, grooms and owners, honors a groom in a winner’s circle presentation. Jose Zapata is the […]
Eos Whiskey Girl Wins North Star State Derby at 16 to 1
Sugar Rushh wins North Star State Futurity Ed Ross Hardy, Canterbury Park’s all-time leading quarter horse trainer by wins and purses earned, pulled an upset in the $22,000 North Star State Derby Wednesday night when Eos Whiskey Girl broke alertly and was never challeneged, going on to win the 400 yard race by 2 1/4 […]
Jeff Jacobs – Racehorse owner at Canterbury Park
Owner Jeff Jacobs of Phoenix got into horse racing in Northern California during the early ’90s. He exited the sport after a move to Arizona to start a construction business but never lost interest. He retired and made his way back to racing. Jacobs’ stable is at Canterbury this summer with trainer Juan Gutierrez. Learn […]
Olmstead Seeks Continued Dominance in North Star State Futurity and Derby
Canterbury’s eight-time training champion could three-peat in each race The $23,600 North Star State Futurity and $22,000 North Star State Derby will each be run for the third time when the quarter horse racing season begins Wednesday night at Canterbury Park and trainer Jason Olmstead has never lost either race. Olmstead, currently among the top […]
Jockey Erica Murray is riding at Canterbury Park
There are several new faces in the jockey colony this season at Canterbury Park. Erica Murray, a native of Louisiana, is one of them. No doubt she will become a fan favorite. Learn more about this young rider in an interview with racecaller Paul Allen.
Doctor Oscar battles to victory in 10,000 Lakes Stakes; Charlie’s Penny prevails in Lady Slipper Stakes; Pick 5 carryover of $69,683
Doctor Oscar raced wire to wire, holding off stablemate Thealligatorhunter in a mid-stretch battle, to win the 10,000 Lakes Stakes by 1 3/4 lengths for owner Pete Mattson. Alonzo Quinonez was aboard for trainer Tim Padilla who also trains and co-owns with Mattson Thealligatorhunter who finished second 8 1/4 lengths ahead of Westons Wildcat. Hot […]