Shakopee, Minn. — Construction of Canterbury Commons, a multi-use redevelopment proposed for a portion of Canterbury Park’s underutilized property, is expected to begin this fall following Shakopee City Council approval of a Contract For Private Redevelopment between the City, the Economic Development Authority, and Canterbury Park at Wednesday’s council meeting. The City Council’s decision completed…
Minnesota HBPA President Jack Walsh has been voted into the Canterbury Park Hall of Fame! (Induction September 1st) No doubt much of the reason behind his selection is his decades-long commitment and service to Minnesota racing as an astute lawyer, owner/breeder, HBPA vice president and now president. But anyone who has spent any time with…
As the United States Supreme Court lifted the federal prohibition on sports betting outside of Nevada, New Jersey is expected to be the first state to actually offer such wagering. But many states are sure to follow and gambling-related company stocks soared, including the lightly-traded Canterbury Park Holding Corp. Meanwhile, also in Minnesota, there are…
Canterbury Park released its 2018 stakes schedule. It features both increased purses for some existing stakes as well as addition of new stakes.
The United States Supreme Court may rule that the federal prohibition against sports betting is unconstitutional. If so, it will then be a mad dash by individual states to legalize it. New Jersey looks best positioned to be the first state to do so. However, when we’re talking a business estimated to be into the…
Canterbury Park officials have requested of the Minnesota Racing Commission a 2018 race meet that would have roughly the same opening and closing days but an additional three days of racing. You can read about the request here in a posting from Canterbury Live.
Clarence Purfeerst was a former state senator from Faribault, who was instrumental in bringing horse racing to Minnesota. He recently passed away at 89. The StarTribune chronicled key parts of his life.
YOUR COMMENTS REQUESTED. The Minnesota Racing Commission is seeking your input into its rules and regulations. This link details how to have your views submitted. https://www.mrc.state.mn.us/…/4497-request-for-comments-60-… And here’s the link for your comments specifically related to medications and veterinary practices.https://www.mrc.state.mn.us/…/4498-request-for-comments-60-…
Each year the Minnesota HBPA holds an election for three of the seats on what is a 9-member board, which is comprised of three Trainer Directors and six Owner Directors. Terms last three years. This year Bernell Rhone, who is Vice President of the Minnesota HBPA, ran unopposed in the Trainer Director category. But there…
