Harry Hernandez was the leading jockey at Canterbury Park in 2022, and he’s back at the track this season.
David Joles, Star Tribune
Harry Hernandez was the leading jockey at Canterbury Park in 2022, and he’s back at the track this season.

Betting Canterbury: Five tips from our horse racing handicapper

May 26
It's good to know the hot trainers and leading jockeys when you bet at Canterbury Park. Star Tribune handicapper Jay Lietzau has names to watch for and a few strategies that could help you cash some winning wagers.
Bettors placed wagers during the final day of the racing season at Canterbury Park on Saturday night in Shakopee. The 13-race card was cut to three ra

Tough season at Canterbury ends with whimper, concerns about future

September 18
Everything was in place for a grand finale at Canterbury Park. Instead, there was more disappointment to close a season where betting dropped substantially and small racing fields were common.
An announcement that all remaining races had been cancelled because unsafe track conditions was displayed on screens during the final day of the racin

Unsafe conditions force Canterbury Park to cancel season finale after 3 races

September 16
The Shakopee track was scheduled to wind up a 53-day season with a 13-race card Saturday but jockeys expressed concern with the turf and dirt.
Canterbury Park results for Saturday, September 16

Canterbury Park results for Saturday, September 16

September 16
Results and payouts from the truncated track finale.
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Saturday, September 16

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Saturday, September 16

September 16
Our handicapper makes his picks for the final day of racing.
Canterbury Park results for Wednesday, Sept. 13

Canterbury Park results for Wednesday, Sept. 13

September 14
Results and payouts from Wednesday in Shakopee.
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Wednesday, Sept. 13

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Wednesday, Sept. 13

September 12
Our handicapper makes his picks for Wednesday's races in Shakopee.
Sports
September 9
Canterbury Park in Shakopee.

Lothenbach Stables shines during Festival of Champions at Canterbury Park

Harry Hernandez rode two Lothenbach-owned thoroughbreds on his way to winning five times in all on Canterbury's annual day of racing for state-bred horses.
Sports
September 9
Canterbury Park results for Saturday, September 9

Canterbury Park results for Saturday, September 9

Results and payouts from Festival of Champions Day in Shakopee
Sports
September 8
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Saturday, September 9 Festival of Champions

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Saturday, September 9 Festival of Champions

Our handicapper makes his picks for Saturday's celebration.
Sports
September 7
Roimes Chirinos rode Cinco Star to victory in the $100,000 Blair’s Cove Minnesota Turf Championship, part of the Festival of Champions in 2021.

Festival of Champions celebrates 30th anniversary at Canterbury Park

The annual celebration of Minnesota's horse racing and breeding industry features six stakes races offering a total of $500,000 in purses.
Sports
September 4
Canterbury Park results for Monday, Sept. 4

Canterbury Park results for Monday, Sept. 4

Results and payouts from Monday's races in Shakopee.
Sports
September 3
King Of Miami, center, son of American Pharoah and ridden by Jareth Loveberry, beat out Modern Science and favorite T-D Dance to win the Mystic Lake D

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Sept. 4

Our handicapper makes his picks for a special holiday card in Shakopee.
Sports
September 3
In Shakopee, MN on May 18, 2021, on opening day at Canterbury Park, Lynn Deichert has been playing the bugle before each race for 27 years.] RICHARD T

Canterbury Park results for Sunday, Sept. 3

Winners and payouts from a nine-race card.
Sports
September 2
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Sunday, September 3

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Sunday, September 3

Our handicapper makes his picks for Sunday's card.
Sports
September 2
Canterbury Park results for Saturday, September 2

Canterbury Park results for Saturday, September 2

Results and payouts from Saturday's races in Shakopee.
Obituaries
September 2
Dale Schenian

Dale Schenian, 'larger than life' businessman and Canterbury Park co-founder, dies

Already a successful Twin Cities businessman when he joined the partnership that revived the Canterbury horse racing track, Schenian died on Aug. 25 at age 82.
Sports
September 1
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Saturday, September 2

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Saturday, September 2

Our handicapper makes his picks for Saturday's action in Shakopee
Sports
August 31
Canterbury Park results for Wednesday, August 30

Canterbury Park results for Wednesday, August 30

Results and payouts from Wednesday night in Shakopee.
Sports
August 29
Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Wednesday, Aug. 30

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Wednesday, Aug. 30

Our handicapper makes his predictions for Wednesday's races at Canterbury Park.