Canterbury Park and Running Aces received approval Thursday from the Minnesota Racing Commission for their 2021 horse racing schedules. The commission voted unanimously to approve a 65-day thoroughbred and quarter horse season for Canterbury and a 55-day harness meet for Running Aces.
Canterbury Park, Running Aces receive OK for 2021 horse racing schedules
Minnesota Racing Commission gives unanimous approval for seasons.
By Rachel Blount, Star Tribune
December 17, 2020 at 11:54PM
Canterbury's season will run from May 18-Sept. 16, with racing on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The track also will hold races on Memorial Day, Labor Day and July 3. Running Aces will race May 16-Sept. 18, on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Canterbury's race cards will begin at 1 p.m. Sundays and holidays, and at 5 p.m. on weekdays. Post time at Running Aces is 6 p.m.
Canterbury plans to offer about $14 million in total purses in 2021 and expects to announce its stakes schedule in January.
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