Randy Sampson, CEO and Chairman of Canterbury Park, Named Jockeys and Jeans 2022 Person of the Year
Randy Sampson is a member of the Jockeys and Jeans organizing committee and has been helpful in advising it on track relations and fundraising. The track he and his family own in Shakopee, MN hosted the 2018 Jockeys and Jeans Fundraiser, raising $268,000. Sampson will accept the award at its eighth annual fundraiser on July […]
Jockeys and Jeans Fundraiser at Canterbury Park for Severely Injured Jockeys Shatters Record, Brings Total Raised To Over $1 Million
Results for the June 23 event are in and the group of former jockeys raised $310,000, easily topping the record $254,000 raised at Parx Racing last year. The total puts the amount raised by the group to well over $1 million. “Jockeys and Jeans is a true representation of jockeys helping jockeys,” said PDJF Board […]
News ‘n Notes: First of 15 Speeds to Top Qualifying Time
Northern Stars Racing Festival Highlights: Hall of Fame Riders attended the Jockeys and Jeans Fundraiser June 23rd, benefiting the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. They signed autographs and met with fans. Edgar Prado, US Hall of Fame Jockey even managed to win the All Star Challenge race, riding Superstar Bea. The fundraiser generated an estimated $250,000 […]
$25,000 Trainer Bonus – Mystic Lake Northern Stars Racing Festival
As part of the Mystic Lake Northern Stars Racing Festival at Canterbury Park, a $25,000 trainer bonus will be offered based on performance in the June 23rd racing program. All trainers with a horse that starts in any of the races on the card are eligible. Two (2) points will be awarded for each starter in […]
