Horse fatality numbers for Canterbury Park and all North American tracks
The Jockey Club founded the Equine Injury Database in 2009 to compile information on racing-related horse fatalities at North American racetracks, ...
The Jockey Club founded the Equine Injury Database in 2009 to compile information on racing-related horse fatalities at North American racetracks, with the goal of reducing fatal injuries. Shakopee's Canterbury Park is among the 115 racing organizations that participate in the database. Here's a look at the overall numbers since 2011 and the statistics at Canterbury Park, measured in fatalities per 1,000 starts. 2011: 1.16 (Canterbury Park), 1.88 (Equine Injury Database) 2012: 1.85 (CP), 1.92 (EID) 2013: 1.