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 […]
The Steam Team
Canterbury Park’s on-camera talent include analysts Angela Hermann and Kevin Gorg plus announcer Paul Allen. They are The Steam Team. With the 2023 season about to commence, here are some insights, comments and things to watch from our knowledgeable handicappers: Angela Hermann 1) Apprentice Daylor Berrios-Lopez is the one to watch in his first meet […]
2023 Canterbury Park Live Meet Preview – – By The Numbers
by The Oracle Opening day of the 2023 Canterbury Park live racing meet is Saturday, May 27! That means it’s time to look back at the 2022 Canterbury Park live meet from a statistical standpoint and use that data to help us better predict the outcomes of the 2023 Canterbury Park races. Canterbury Park […]
Large Fields for Three-Day Opening Weekend of Racing at Canterbury Park
212 horses entered in 26 races May 27 – 29; two $50,000 Stakes on Saturday Minnesota’s only thoroughbred racetrack begins its 29th season as Canterbury Park on Saturday with a 5 p.m. first post. The 54-day season starts with three days of racing, Saturday through Memorial Day Monday. Racing on Sunday and Monday begins at […]
Canterbury Park Fast Facts
10 percent takeout $.50 Post Time Pick 4 wager Begins with the first race each day as well as a 10 percent takeout $.50 Pick 5 Each day on the final five thoroughbred races. The takeout rate on both wagers is an industry low, resulting in a larger portion of the wagering pool being returned […]
Canterbury Park Horse Racing Season Begins May 27
Promotional calendar includes dogs, camels, fireworks and food Live horse racing returns to Canterbury Park Saturday, May 27, kicking off a 54-day season and a full schedule of promotional days. The Shakopee, Minn. racetrack’s meet runs through Sept. 16 with horse racing on Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning at 5 p.m. central and Sundays at 1 […]