Canterbury Park enters Saturday's season opener with big first weekend planned
Canterbury Park had to adapt to new circumstances last winter, when the Shakopee racetrack and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community failed to r...
Canterbury Park had to adapt to new circumstances last winter, when the Shakopee racetrack and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community failed to renew their purse-enhancement agreement. The end of that 12-year deal left Canterbury with less purse money for this season, leading to a later start date, fewer racing days and the elimination of some stakes races. Despite the changes, Saturday's season opener will have a familiar feel, with many of Canterbury's favorite horses, jockeys and trainers back on track.