A New Era Begins at Canterbury Park
Spring training, the first day of school, a new job, a fresh romance... they all come with questions, uncertainties and of course that nagging intestinal disorder known as butterflies. Maybe the easiest and most succinct way to describe it is "anticipation." Pick your definition or description. No big deal. Nothing quite matches the … [Read More...]
Video: Canterbury Spotlight
Video: Canterbury Racing Office
Canterbury Spotlight is a new feature this year that will take a closer look behind the scenes at some of the operations and people behind Canterbury Park. The first of these regular segments takes a look at … [Read More...]
Race of the Week
The Boys from Chicago
There are a few guys stepping out from their last races in Chicago to new surroundings, some garnering more attention than others. Since all three last started at Hawthorne… why wouldn't it get my interest? On a … [Read More...]
Canterbury’s New Faces
An International Track Man
Occasionally, Javier Barajas would spot something, stop his pickup truck, step onto the track and retrieve an item only his well-trained eyes could see. "It's amazing,'' Barajas said. "I'm really blind as a … [Read More...]
Retired Racehorse Profiles
Wiley, The Wily One
A horse once owned by Dana Isaacson is now being used in mental health therapy after a racing career that included a victory in the Claiming Crown Iron Horse. His name is Superman Can. Local HBPA executive … [Read More...]
More Racing News from Canterbury Park
Heliskier Returns Saturday
Just how good is Heliskier? We could find out in Saturday’s seventh race, the $50,000 10,000 Lakes Stakes, perhaps his toughest test ever. Heliskier is trained by Canterbury’s perennial leading conditioner Mac Robertson. As a two year old, Heliskier broke his maiden in hand and galloped on the … [Read More...]
Quality Racing on Opening Night
Entries have been posted for Opening Night and entries for Preakness Day are just around the corner! Opening Night drew some competitive affairs as 77 horses entered the 9 races for an average field size of just over 8.5 starters per race. Perhaps more impressive is the quality of the Opening Night card. … [Read More...]
Canterbury Inside the Numbers
Live racing at Canterbury Park starts Friday, May 17. Optimism is high for the 2013 season with full barns on the backside and a higher purse structure in place. This should be a good formula for larger fields and more competitive racing, which equals better opportunities for large payoffs! Let’s look … [Read More...]
This Summer at Canterbury
Spring is finally here and a new live racing season is almost upon us. This meet projects to be one of the best - and most competitive - in Canterbury history. In total, five stakes will be contested each worth at least $100,000. Additionally, a new tote board and other new amenities will great you upon … [Read More...]
2013 Kentucky Oaks Preview
It’s been a fun spring in Chicago, but it’s good to be home. Derby week has come! The Kentucky Oaks field intrigues me even more than the Derby, and with the run for the lilies just a day away let’s glance at the field: Silsita – Pletcher’s loaded hand comes into play immediately with the first … [Read More...]
Main Track Training Begins
Now that the snow has finally melted, the track crew has been feverishly pepping the main oval for use on Friday. The training track opened Wednesday mid-morning and traffic has been steady. Roughly 140 horses are on site now with major loads expected to arrive this weekend. Hawthorne wraps up their … [Read More...]
Canterbury Gets a Snow Day
Not even stalwarts who have been on the grounds from the beginning could remember another such occasion. Canterbury Park got a snow day on Friday. School was closed. Not even local trainers decided to budge from home and get a jump on the competition. They preferred not to wind up dealing with three … [Read More...]
Less Than a Month…
With just less than a month until the 2013 racing season begins, there is much happening at Canterbury Park. The construction stage of the new infield toteboard is on schedule for completion in early May. Then the technically inclined folks get involved to make it work. Evidently the 150 feet of digital … [Read More...]
