Canterbury Park Concludes Season With Gains
Canterbury Park's 32nd season of live racing concluded Sept. 19 showing gains in attendance and on-track wagering during the 50-day meet.
Canterbury Park Cancels July 26 Card Due to Heat
Racing at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minn. was canceled July 26 due to projected extreme heat during the afternoon. High heat also led to Prairie Meadows adjusting first post time for both Sunday and July 27.
Mattson, McArdle Among Canterbury Hall of Fame Class
The Canterbury Park Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes Thoroughbred owner and breeder Pete Mattson and former chief veterinarian and Minnesota Racing Commission chair Dr. Camille McArdle.
Canterbury Park Gets Hall of Fame Weekend Purse Boost
Three of Canterbury Park's corporate partners have added $31,000 to the purses for its eight-race July 25 program.
Northern Stars Turf Festival June 27 at Canterbury
Canterbury Park will host its annual Northern Stars Turf Festival June 27 with eight races and a 5:10 p.m. CT start. Five of the races, including four one-mile $50,000 stakes, will be run over the turf course.
Canterbury Park Opens for 51-Day Season May 23
Canterbury Park begins its 51-day racing season May 23. "We're excited to kick off our 2026 meet this weekend with three days of racing," general manager John Groen said.
Moncrief Named Canterbury Park Track Superintendent
George Moncrief will become the Canterbury Park track superintendent for the 2026 racing season that begins May 23.
Canterbury Park Names Sherwood Head Starter
Canterbury Park announces that Jesse Sherwood has been named head starter for the 2026 race meet that begins May 23.
Joliestar Royal Ascot Bound After Canterbury Triumph
Chris Waller has put the plans in place for a Royal Ascot raid with Joliestar and the top-class mare further underlined her claims when landing her fourth group 1 in the Canterbury Stakes (G1) at Randwick Racecourse March 7.
Canterbury Park Announces 2026 Stakes Schedule
Canterbury Park announced Feb. 5, the 2026 Thoroughbred stakes schedule for its 51-day race meet that runs May 23-Sept. 19. The schedule includes 23 stakes and named allowances totaling $1.1 million in purses.