Veterinarian Dr. Rebecca Butler performs an exam on a horse that has not raced in 180 days or more at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minn. on Monday, Ma
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Veterinarian Dr. Rebecca Butler performed an exam on a horse at Canterbury Park in Shakopee.

Horse fatality numbers for Canterbury Park, all North American tracks

May 25, 2023
Here's a look at the overall numbers since 2011 and the statistics at Canterbury Park, measured in fatalities per 1,000 starts.
Ready to Runaway, ridden by Roimes Chirinos, won the $50,000 Minnesota Turf Distaff at Canterbury Park in 2021.

Canterbury Park enters Saturday's season opener with big first weekend planned

May 26, 2023
The track is making the adjustment in its first year after the expiration of its purse-enhancement deal with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
Veterinarian Dr. Rebecca Butler checks the tattooed ID inside the lips of the horse Hot Shot Kid while performing exams on horses that have not raced
horse racing

Keeping horses fit to race is challenge for Canterbury Park, state veterinarians

May 26, 2023
On race day, the veterinarians follow horses from the time they leave their barns through the end of their races. They have the power to remove a horse at any time, which sometimes causes friction with trainers and others.
Florent Geroux atop Stitched easily won the $150,000 Mystic Lake Derby turf race last June 22 at Canterbury Park. This season's meet begins Saturday w

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Saturday, May 27

May 27, 2023
Our Star Tribune handicapper makes his picks for the season-opening races in Shakopee.
Canterbury Park results for Saturday, May 27

Canterbury Park results for Saturday, May 27

May 27, 2023
Results and payouts from Saturday in Shakopee.
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Sunday, May 28

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Sunday, May 28

May 27, 2023
The Star Tribune handicapper makes his picks for Sunday's races in Shakopee.
Jockey Carlos Ulloa rides Horse Birdie Machine to a victory during a race on opening night at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minn., on Saturday, May 27,
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Fun opening night at Canterbury offers something for everyone

May 27, 2023
Five things to know from the start of a shorter 2023 season at Shakopee compared to recent years.
Sports
May 28, 2023
Canterbury Park results for Sunday, May 28

Canterbury Park results for Sunday, May 28

Results and payouts from the second day of competition in Shakopee.
Sports
May 28, 2023
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Monday, May 29

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Monday, May 29

Our handicapper makes his picks for a special Memorial Day holiday card in Shakopee.
Sports
May 30, 2023
Canterbury Park results for Monday, May 29

Canterbury Park results for Monday, May 29

Winners and payouts from the Memorial Day action.
Sports
June 3, 2023
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Saturday, June 3

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Saturday, June 3

A look at races and top picks for Saturday in Shakopee.
Sports
June 4, 2023
Canterbury Park results for Saturday, June 3

Canterbury Park results for Saturday, June 3

Results and payouts from Saturday night's races
Sports
June 4, 2023
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Sunday, June 4

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Sunday, June 4

Picks for Sunday in Shakopee
Sports
June 5, 2023
Race fans cheer on the horses during race seven on opening night at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minn., on Saturday, May 27, 2023. ] Elizabeth Flores

Canterbury Park results for Sunday, June 4

Results and payouts from the eight-race card in Shakopee.
Sports
June 7, 2023
Jockey Jeraine Bridgmohan

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Wednesday, June 7

A 10-race card and the quarterhorses return to Canterbury Park.
Sports
June 7, 2023

Wednesday's Canterbury Park results

Results and payouts from the 10-race card in Shakopee.
Sports
June 9, 2023

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Saturday, June 10

The Star Tribune handicapper makes his picks for the eight-race card in Shakopee.
Sports
June 11, 2023
Canterbury Park results for Saturday, June 10

Canterbury Park results for Saturday, June 10

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June 11, 2023
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Sunday, June 11

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Sunday, June 11

Sports
June 12, 2023
Jockey Jeraine Bridgmohan races and wins in the first race on opening night at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minn., on Saturday, May 27, 2023. ] Elizab

Canterbury Park results for Sunday, June 11

Results and payouts from an eight-race card in Shakopee.