2013 Festival Records & Repeats
The Festival of Champions has always been, from Day One, one of the best days of the race meet in Shakopee. Crowds, enthusiasm and competitive races are the order of the occasion. The Festival annually is one of the grandest days of the summer, including Sunday’s rendition that drew a crowd of 15,023 and record-setting off-track […]
Video: The Trainers
Trainers serve as the most important individual in determining a horse’s success on the track. The trainer is responsible for all aspects of training, racing and care throughout a horse’s racing career. Additionally, they are responsible for communicating with owners, the racetrack and the media. Bernell Rhone, Canterbury Park Hall of Fame Trainer, and Amber […]
Canterbury Hall of Fame: Class of 2012
On September 1, Canterbury Park held an induction ceremony for the Canterbury Park Hall of Fame: Class of 2012. The inductees were breeder Camelia Casby of Shakopee, MN; owners Robert and Julie Petersen of Cokato, MN; outstanding contributor Sheila Williams of Roseville, MN; and the multiple stakes winning mare Glitter Star. These inductees join a […]
