Canterbury Park hires Chris Merz to oversee live racing

has been hired as Canterbury Park's senior director of horse racing operations, the Shakopee racetrack announced Monday. The 32-year-old Merz, who ...

January 18, 2023
2:26 AM

has been hired as Canterbury Park's senior director of horse racing operations, the Shakopee racetrack announced Monday. The 32-year-old Merz, who has been director of racing and racing secretary at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., since 2020, will oversee all aspects of live racing at the track. He will also serve as liaison with the Minnesota Racing Commission and act as point person for the company with the Minnesota Thoroughbred Association. "I would like to thank Randy Sampson and his team for extending their trust in me for this opportunity," Merz said in a statement.

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