Canterbury Park's past two horses of the year, Mr. Jagermeister and Hot Shot Kid, will face off at their home track Wednesday in the 10,000 Lakes Stakes. While attendance still is limited for the first thoroughbred stakes races of the season, the Shakopee track has increased its capacity to 500 spectators this week.
Hot Shot Kid, Canterbury's horse of the year in 2019, and Mr. Jagermeister, the 2018 honoree, highlight a field of five in the 10,000 Lakes. The winner of the Phoenix Gold Cup in February, Mr. Jagermeister has seven wins and $317,200 in earnings at Canterbury. Hot Shot Kid is the defending 10,000 Lakes champion, part of a Canterbury ledger that includes 12 victories and $433,060 in purses.
The 10,000 Lakes, with a purse of $50,000, and the $50,000 Lady Slipper Stakes are part of an 11-race card that begins at 4:30 p.m.
To reserve seats and review the safety protocols, go to canterburypark.com/racing-promotions.
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Twins sign pitcher
University of Pacific pitcher Lucas Sweany signed with the Twins as an undrafted free agent, the school announced. Sweany, a 6-6 lefthander, played three seasons for the Tigers.
The 21-year-old native of Vacaville, Calif., was 4-11 in 38 college games (13 starts) with a 4.62 ERA. In 113 innings, he had 93 strikeouts, 32 walks and gave up 112 hits.
