Canterbury Regulars Like More Than Horses
BY JIM WELLS Not everyone has completed their enchanted connection with the most watched television series in the world. Many are still holding up their hands to prevent comment on the conclusion when the subject is introduced. “Don’t tell me; I’m going to finish it this weekend, ” they’ll say. “Is the ending really as […]
Rivelli’s Leading Ladies
By Noah Joseph On Memorial Day, one of the featured races on the card at Canterbury Park is the $50,000 Honor the Hero Stakes. This five furlong turf sprint has attracted some of the best turf sprinters in the country in its history. One of the horses nominated to this year’s edition is Wellabled, trained […]
Elvin Gonzalez Joins the Jockey Colony
If you are not familiar with jockey Elvin Gonzalez, just hang around the winner’s circle and you will be sure to find him. New to Canterbury this season, Elvin has ridden four of the first six days. He skipped opening weekend here to remain in New Mexico, honoring a commitment, so he could win a […]
Arrieta Hot on Chilly Afternoon
By Jim Wells On Preakness Stakes Saturday, the sun was absent, the temperature 49 degrees with easterly winds of 14 mph and the humidity a damp 74 percent, which, all combined, produced the feeling it was about to snow. Do not let that missing element fool you. It was still much like an early winter […]
A Random Night At The Track
There are random acts of kindness, random phenomena in the firmament and random occurrences at the racetrack. Set aside all of the explanations offered by handicappers, trainers, riders or physicists with a particular take on why certain things happen in the barn, on the racetrack or in the skies above us. Some things happen simply […]
Mr. Jagermeister Favored To Repeat in 10,000 Lakes Stakes
A pair of $50,000 Minnesota-bred stakes sprints will be run Saturday at Canterbury Park: the 10,000 Lakes and the Lady Slipper. While the number of horses entered is small, five in the 10,000 Lakes and six in the Lady Slipper, the quality runs high with several of the best state-breds competing. The buzz is all […]
Even the Legends Lose Sometimes
By Noah Joseph This weekend Canterbury Park runs its first stakes race of the season, the 10,000 Lakes Stakes. This race, set for Minnesota breds, is one of the most popular stakes of the season. It has had some famous winners and exciting editions, but one horse made his mark in this race. Every racetrack […]
Canterbury Racing Club 2019
The Canterbury Racing Club is back for its 11th season. The club originated in 2009 to provide interested racing fans with an inexpensive and educational way to ‘own’ a racehorse and experience all that is involved. At the end of each year the Club disbands, the remaining money is dispersed, and a new version is […]
Arrieta Leaves More Than One Impression
BY JIM WELLS There is no way around it. Francisco Arrieta could win every race of a meet and trainers might not include that astounding information until late in a conversation. And it’s his own fault. He’s a heck of a person, a great guy, true to his word, diligent, honorable, trustworthy and a bonafide […]
The Lay Of The Land Is Uneven This Early
BY JIM WELLS The first race of the third day of racing produced the kind of result that had veteran players shaking their heads in wonder and newcomers wishing they understood the inner workings of the game to cash in on such opportunities. The newcomers will discover one day that these very opportunities take place […]