Veterinarian Dr. Rebecca Butler performed an exam on a horse at Canterbury Park in Shakopee.

— Leila Navidi, Star Tribune

Horse fatality numbers for Canterbury Park and all North American tracks

Canterbury Park enters Saturday's season opener with big first weekend planned

Ready to Runaway, ridden by Roimes Chirinos, won the $50,000 Minnesota Turf Distaff at Canterbury Park in 2021.

— Jeff Wheeler, Star Tribune

The track is making the adjustment in its first year after the expiration of its purse-enhancement deal with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.

How Canterbury Park and Minnesota veterinarians are working to keep racehorses safe

Hot Shot Kid, a racehorse at Canterbury Park, was examined by Dr. Rebecca Butler this week.

— Leila Navidi, Star Tribune

As deadly horse racing injuries mount elsewhere, the Shakopee track still sets a standard thanks to a strict approach from state veterinarians.

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Saturday, May 27

Our Star Tribune handicapper makes his picks for the season-opening races in Shakopee.

Canterbury Park results for Saturday, May 27

Results and payouts from Saturday in Shakopee.

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Sunday, May 28

The Star Tribune handicapper makes his picks for Sunday's races in Shakopee.

Fun opening night at Canterbury Park offers a bit of something for everyone

Five things to know from the start of a shorter 2023 season at Shakopee compared to recent years.