Minnesota HBPA Horse Person of the Week: Olivia Bethke
Each week the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Agency recognizes a person that exemplifies the Minnesota horse racing industry. This week’s honoree is Olivia Bethke. Olivia, daughter of trainer Troy Bethke, has been involved in equestrian pursuits for as long as she can remember. She always could be found working at the track or riding […]
MNHBPA Horse Person of the Week: Ray Hashimoto
Each week the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Agency recognizes a person that exemplifies the Minnesota horse racing industry. This week’s honoree is Ray Hashimoto. Ray was introduced to racing in California by his father, a horse player. In the late 1970s, while visiting Golden Gate Fields in Northern California, Ray met jockey Roy Yaka, […]
Minnesota HBPA Horseperson of the Week: Jake Barton
Each week the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Agency recognizes a person that exemplifies the Minnesota horse racing industry. This week’s honoree is Jake Barton. Jake, a native of Utah, has long been familiar with the world of horse racing. His journey began in the early 1980s, riding horses at the bush tracks of his […]
Canterbury Park 2024 Racing Dates Approved by Minnesota Racing Commission
54-day meet will run May 18 through Sept. 28 Canterbury Park’s request for a 54-day 2024 horse racing season, Saturday, May 18 through Saturday, Sept. 28, was unanimously approved today by the Minnesota Racing Commission. Racing will be conducted on Thursdays and Saturdays at 5 p.m. central and Sundays at 1 p.m. Three Wednesdays will […]
Jerson Tejeda – Minnesota HBPA Special Merit Award
Assistant trainer and exercise rider Jerson Tejeda is one of the nicest individuals in the stable area at Canterbury Park. Jerson also happens to be an exceptional horseman. Last month, during training hours, Jerson was on a horse he was preparing to gallop when suddenly he saw another horse flip over. That horse was 3-year-old […]
Canterbury Park 2023 Racing Dates Approved by Minnesota Racing Commission
54-day Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse meet to run May 27 through Sept. 16 Canterbury Park’s request for a 54-day 2023 thoroughbred and quarter horse racing season, Saturday, May 27 through Saturday, Sept. 16, was unanimously approved today by the Minnesota Racing Commission. Four days of racing per week will be conducted from July 12 through […]
Minnesota HBPA Groom of the Week- Albert Macias Veregas
Albert Macias Veregas has been with the Francisco Bravo Barn for three years. He has the talent to work extremely well with every type of horse, from the two-year-olds to seasoned veterans and that versatility makes him invaluable in the Bravo barn. Albert is also known for his solid work ethic. He is the definitive […]
MNHBPA Groom of the Week – Maurillio Desixto
MNHBPA Groom of the Week – Maurillio Desixto This week the Minnesota HBPA recognizes Maurillio Desixto as Groom of the Week. Maurillio has been with Gary Scherer’s barn for a dozen years. He has groomed some very fast horses such as Polar Plunge and Wind Chill Factor. His dedication and work ethic are unquestioned. According […]
Jaime Meta – MNHBPA Groom of the Week
Weekly the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association honors a Groom of the Week in a winner’s circle presentation following the first race each Wednesday. This week’s Groom of the Week is Jaime Meta who works for trainer Tony Rengstorf. “He’s deserved this for a long time,” Rengstorf said. “I am really happy he is […]
Rebecca Babcock – MNHBPA Groom of the Week
This week the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association recognizes Rebecca Babcock as Groom of the Week. The MNHBPA honors an individual that excels in their work with a Winners’ Circle presentation weekly following the first race on Wednesdays. Rebecca, a native of New York, was “born into the business”. Her uncles trained racehorses at […]