Northlands Futurity and Quarter Horse Derby trials Thursday at Canterbury Park; Trainer Jason Olmstead expected to be a force; Hobbs brings Ding Dang Dulce to derby heats
Two pairs of trials will be run Thursday at Canterbury Park qualifying quarter horses for finals on Aug. 20. Races 1 and 2 at 400 yards will send the 10 fastest 3-year-olds to the $36,675 Canterbury Park Quarter Horse Derby while 2-year-olds compete at 350 yards in races 3 and 4 to determine 10 finalists […]
How Bout That Curt impressive in Victor S. Myers Stakes; Heavenly Captive upset winner of Frances Genter Stakes
How Bout That Curt won the $51,500 Victor S. Myers Stakes by three lengths Sunday at Canterbury Park making him the likely favorite for the $75,000 Minnesota Derby Aug. 15. The 3-year-old stalked in third behind pacesetters That Type Ofa Deal and Benz Lake Echo before swinging wide on the turn of the six-furlong race […]
Canterbury Park First Half in Review by The Oracle
We are at the halfway point of the 2026 Canterbury Park live racing season having completed 24 of the 51 dates. Here is a look inside-the-numbers- at what has transpired on the race track so far. The following statistics are for thoroughbred races only. The Odds: As we have discussed in previous articles, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2026 Canterbury Park Live Meet Preview from The Oracle
Opening day of the 2026 Canterbury Park live racing meet is Saturday, May 23! That means it’s time to look back at the 2025 Canterbury Park live meet from a statistical standpoint and use that data to help us better predict the outcomes of the 2026 Canterbury Park races. Canterbury Park will continue to offer […]