Dark Racetrack Fills Grandstand February 21, 2018 It’s the middle of February. Snow and cold rule the day. What is a dark racetrack to do? How about put on one heck of a show.
Large Canterbury Expansion Pitched November 22, 2017 On Tuesday (November 21), officials with Canterbury Park in Minnesota unveiled preliminary plans that call for a redevelopment of the track’s property that would attract $300 - $400 million in private...
Takeout Rates Discussed September 27, 2016 On Tuesday morning, executives from racetracks across North America talked takeout.
‘Extreme’ Racing Attracts 18K People July 20, 2016 Racetrack officials have announced that more than 18,000 racegoers recently filed through the turnstiles to take in a day of ‘extreme’ racing.
Minnesota Racing Gets Boost June 08, 2016 The Minnesota horse racing industry received a significant boost from the State Legislature and Governor this session when legislation was passed and signed into law authorizing the licensing and over...
Takeout Reduction Ahead Of Meet April 20, 2016 Racetrack officials have announced that in order to give their customers greater value for their wagering dollar, takeout rates will be reduced in advance of an upcoming meet of live racing.
Horse Lunges For Mid-Race Bite February 16, 2016 Connections and handicappers alike really appreciate when a horse has a lot of fight and gives it all that he or she has got when it steps out onto the racetrack. That was the case, and then some, thi...
Canterbury Success Profiled July 09, 2015 Minnesota Thoroughbred raceway Canterbury Park is bucking the industry trend in terms of on-track attendance and handle. The track’s CEO, Randy Sampson, is citing a change in traditional business phil...
Running Aces Requests 2015 Dates October 29, 2014 The Minnesota Racing Commission has announced that it has received 2015 live race day requests from the Running Aces Harness Park and Canterbury Park Holding Corporation.
Two Track Surfaces, One Race July 21, 2014 Nearly 20,000 people packed Minnesota's Canterbury Park on Saturday for its annual Extreme Day, with the hit of the day coming in the Battle of the Surfaces.
Female Announcer Makes History September 09, 2013 History was made this past weekend when a female announcer called an entire card of thoroughbred racing at Canterbury Park in Minnesota.
Running Aces Comments On Disputes February 20, 2013 Running Aces Harness Park issued a statement on Wednesday evening regarding its decision to review and renegotiate its simulcast agreement.
A Race-Calling First? July 24, 2012 Quirky race calls from the announcer's booths are nothing new in the horse racing industry. Every once and a while an odd or colourful call will break the norm --- and the most recent instance may act...
