2. Welcome to Canterbury Park
Canterbury Park Press Box Media Information Phones: For your convenience, phones are available on the press
box work desk. Dial 9 for an outside line.
Welcome to Canterbury Park.
Our press box staff is here to assist you. Wireless Internet Access: Canterbury’s wireless is available for
your use by connecting to the wireless network (Please ask staff
Jeff Maday for details). This media guide can also be found in pdf format
Media Relations Manager on the media relations portion of our website found at www.
canterburypark.com.
jmaday@canterburypark.com
Media Credentials: Credentials are required to access the paddock
Andrew Offerman area and the winners’ circle, no exceptions.
Digital Media & Live Racing Coordinator
aofferman@canterburypark.com Jockeys’ Room: Entry to the jockeys’ room must be cleared in
advance by the state racing officials.
Follow Canterbury Park on Twitter:
Photography/Video: Photographers must have credentials.
Canterbury Press Box: @CBYTrackFlack Safety of the photographers, jockeys, and horses is a priority. Please
Canterbury Park: @CanterburyPark see the Press Box Staff for details on accessible areas and to obtain
a credential. Under certain circumstances, permission from state
Press Box Phone: 952.496.6408 racing officials is required. Photography on the racetrack and in the
Press Box Fax: 952.496.6476 infield must be cleared in advance for safety reasons.
2012 Live Racing & Post Times
2012 Live Racing Calendar Schedule
MAY JUNE JULY
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
18 19 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
27 28 29 30 31 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
AUGUST
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31
S M T W T F S
SEPTEMBER POST TIMES:
1 2 3 4 7:00 PM First Post
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 S M T W T F S 1:30 PM First Post
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 4:00 PM First Post
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fireworks After Racing
26 27 28 29 30 31 1:30 PM First Post
Schedule Subject to Change Festival of Champions
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3. Canterbury Park Information
Canterbury Park Contact Information Card Casino
Mailing Address 1100 Canterbury Road Our recently remodeled 18,000-square-foot card casino features 50 gaming
Shakopee, MN 55379 tables with comfortable seating, full bar, menu with table service, and check
cashing service.
Racing Phone................................................(952)-445-7223
Toll Free.............................................(800)-340-6361
Fax....................................................(952)-496-6400
Grandstand
Lower Level – Administrative Offices, the Minnesota Racing Commission
Tickets/Reservations.......................(952)-445-7224 office and the Horsemen’s Bookkeeper.
Race Results......................................(952)-496-6451
First Level – Canterbury Card Casino, Track Apron with seating, Wild Horse
Card Casino Phone................................................(952)-445-6870 Saloon, Ubetcha Bar, mutuel windows, information center, and eateries.
Toll Free......................(800)-667-6537 (MN-POKER) Second Level – Reserved seating, handicapping tables and box seats, a
Fax....................................................(952)-233-4800 Simulcast Racing Center with 250 seats, as well as multiple bars and eateries.
Third Level – Table seating on the trackside terrace and flats in the clubhouse,
Racing Commission Phone................................................(952)-496-7950
Ascot Lounge, and Paddock Pub handicapping areas; information center, the
Fax....................................................(952)-496-7954 Park Restaurant and a Racebook with 250 seats.
Press Box Phone................................................(952)-496-6408
Fax....................................................(952)-496-6476 Parking
Our parking lot accommodates 10,000 vehicles. General parking is free; valet
Group Sales Phone................................................(952)-496-6416
parking and designated tour bus parking is also available.
Special Events Phone................................................(952)-496-6448
Website www.canterburypark.com Horse Stabling Area
E-mail cbypark@canterburypark.com Our stable area includes a ⅝ mile training track, an equine aquatic exercise
facility, dormitories, the Dean Kutz Memorial Chapel, racing office, and 33
barns with 1,500 stalls.
About the Area
Canterbury Park is located on 355 acres in Shakopee, Minnesota; 25 minutes
from downtown Minneapolis; 15 minutes from the Mall of America and Race Track
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. Canterbury’s sandy loam one-mile oval has three chutes: 3 and ½ furlongs, 6
and ½ furlongs, and 1 and ¼ miles. Our turf course is a ⅞ mile inner oval that
accommodates races at several distances.
Canterbury Card Casino
Open 24/7, the Canterbury Card Casino presents a unique mix of both poker
and casino games. The card casino offers year ‘round tournaments, jackpots, Television Production and Distribution
table-side food and beverage service, simulcast wagering, and the friendliest Our television department has full production capabilities. Live racing is
staff in Minnesota. broadcast both in-house and to more than 100 simulcast locations nationwide.
700 televisions are located throughout the building which show racing from
Opened in 2000, the Canterbury Card Casino is an integral part of the success around the world, 364 days per year.
of the facility, attracting gaming enthusiasts to Shakopee year-round. Card
Casino revenues have contributed significantly to horse racing purses. The
purse structure has more than doubled since 1999. Age Requirements
The Canterbury Card Casino offers poker and table games: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and are admitted
free. No one under the age of 18 is allowed in the Card Casino.
There are 34 poker tables featuring Texas Hold’em, 7-Card Stud, and Omaha
Hi-Lo Split with limits from $2/4 to $30/60. Live poker is offered 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week in addition to tournaments and bad beat jackpots.
Special Events and Canterbury Festival Field
The business of Canterbury Park goes beyond the horse racing and the Card
The table games provide casino style action around the clock. Blackjack and Casino. Each year Canterbury Park is host to a wide range of events including
other casino games are offered with limits ranging from $5 to $300. concerts featuring national acts on Canterbury Festival Field, the Midwest’s
largest arts and crafts show and many others. Thanks to these events,
Through popular promotions and big-money tournaments Canterbury’s Card Canterbury Park has become one of the premier year-round entertainment
Casino has become a Twin Cities’ gaming destination. destinations in the Midwest.
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4. Canterbury Park Corporate Giving
Canterbury Cares Quality of Life Foundation
Canterbury Park is a proud supporter of our local community. As a The Minnesota Horseracing Quality of Life Foundation seeks to improve
member of the Minnesota Keystone Program, we pledge to give five the quality of life for backside workers and their families through
percent of our pre-tax profits back to the community each year. support of organized recreational and educational opportunities, and
by offering drug and alcohol treatment services for anyone working at
Employee & Company Giving Minnesota racetracks.
In 2011, Canterbury provided donations to more than 350 Minnesota
organizations. While monetary contributions play an important role,
Canterbury Park’s community involvement stretches well beyond cash
and merchandise donations. Company employees have contributed to
the community by offering their time, talent, and energy to support
local causes.
In the past year Canterbury Park and its employees have volunteered
for countless organizations and events, including the Shakopee
Chamber of Commerce Pumpkins in the Park, Shakopee High School
Career Night, Shakopee Derby Days, , highway clean-up and Kids Vote.
It is our hope to touch even more lives in 2012.
Canterbury Park Minnesota Fund
The Canterbury Park Minnesota Fund (CPMF) originated in 2003
Responsible Gaming to unite Canterbury Park, our employees, horsemen and vendors in
At Canterbury Park, we believe that playing responsibly is always a common goal to provide assistance for charities benefiting equine
your best bet. Along with our success comes an obligation to promote organizations, responsible gaming programs and local causes.
responsible play. Canterbury attempts to promote an atmosphere
of responsible gaming and uses a variety of approaches to ensure The CPMF has grown into a successful grant program, awarding more
this outcome, including self-exclusion policies, extensive employee than $720,000 in grants to Minnesota organizations since its inception.
training, and written procedures for recognizing and managing these Recipients in 2011 included: University of Minnesota Equine Center,
issues. American Cancer Society, Minnesota 4-H Association, Minnesota
Special Olympics, St. Francis Hospital, Scott County Historical
Canterbury Park also supports several local organizations through Society, Shakopee Educational Endowment, Freedom Farm, Majestic
donations and employee volunteering. These organizations include: Hills Ranch, Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, Minnesota Retired
Racehorse Project and the National Council on Problem Gaming.
♥ North Star Alliance - The Minnesota affiliate to the National Council
on Problem Gambling
Fillies Race for Hope
The Canterbury Park Minnesota Fund joined the Hope Chest for Breast
♥ Project Turnabout - Located in Granite Falls it is one the most Cancer foundation on July 31, 2011 to host the inaugural Fillies Race
respected in-patient recovery facilities in the United States for Hope. This signature charitable event featured a nine race card that
was comprised entirely of fillies and mares. The event raised $65,000
Canterbury Park is also an annual donor to the National Council on to benefit the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation. We hope the
Problem Gambling. event will raise even more money for a wonderful cause in 2012.
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5. Fillies Race for Hope
Fillies Race for Hope - Saturday, August 4, 2012 Fillies Race for Hope - Schedule of Events
Canterbury Park is proud to present the 2nd Annual Fillies Race for
Hope presented by MHC Associates, a signature charitable event A Day of Filly Races
for the Canterbury Park Minnesota Fund and Minnesota’s racing The day will feature live thoroughbred and quarter horse races that
industry. are restricted to fillies. The featured race will be the $75,000 Lady
Canterbury Stakes - the signature race of the meet.
The day will feature a race card of thoroughbred and quarter horse
races restricted to fillies. Net proceeds will benefit The Hope Chest for Survivors Walk on the Track
Breast Cancer Foundation. In 2011, the inaugural Fillies Race for Hope Celebrate with cancer survivors as they take to the track in a one-
raised more than $65,000. furlong Walk of Hope.
Pink Horseshoe Memorial / Honor Wall
Honor those who have fought against breast cancer by purchasing a
commemorative Pink Horseshoe. It will be displayed throughout the
season.
Silent Auction
Help raise money for The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation by
bidding on silent auction items throughout the day.
Pink Buffet
Donors & community leaders will be treated to a special Pink Buffet.
Lady Slipper Signature Cocktail
Canterbury Park will be proud to offer the Lady Slipper Signature
Cocktail, a drink designed exclusively for this event.
The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation
The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation helps underserved or
financially distressed individuals and their families who have been
touched by breast cancer. Since 2001, Hope Chest has provided over
$1,000,000 in support for more than 2,000 breast cancer patients and
their families in the Twin Cities area. Thesee emergency assistance
programs provide financial assistance for rent, utilities, transportation,
delivered meals that heal and other needs for breast cancer patients
and their families.
The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation is a resource for breast
cancer patients and their families at a time when they most need hope.
They strive to be there with a helping hand whenever the diagnosis of
breast cancer is made and there is an individual in need of assistance.
The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation helps families remain in
safe and stable living environments and allows the family to concentrate
on mom and her treatment. Your support will help provide a helping
hand to these families at a time when they need hope.
The 2012 Fillies Races for Hope - Schedule of Stakes Races
Date Stake Conditions Restrictions Distance Surface Purse
Saturday, August 4 Hoist Her Flag Stakes 3-Year-Olds and Up / Fillies & Mares Six Furlongs Dirt $35,000
Saturday, August 4 Princess Elaine Stakes 3-Year-Olds and Up / Fillies & Mares MN-Bred One Mile and One Sixteenth Turf $50,000
Saturday, August 4 Lady Canterbury Stakes 3-Year-Olds and Up / Fillies & Mares One Mile Turf $75,000
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6. Canterbury Park & Commission Staff
Executive Staff
Mark Erickson.........................................................Vice President of Facilities
Mike Garin....................................Vice President of Non-Gaming Operations
Dave Hansen.............Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance
Department Directors
Linda Arnoldi..............................................................Pari-Mutuel Operations
Stan Besser...................................................................................Audio/Visual
Sean Corrigan.......................................................................................Security
Mary Fleming.......................................................................Human Resources
Michael Hochman.......................................................Card Casino Operations
Brian Werner..................................................................................Surveillance
Administration
Randy Dehmer.....................................................Investor Relations Manager
Mike Doebel................................................Visual Communications Manager
The Canterbury Park Board of Directors: (from left to right) Karin Goodwin.....................................Assistant Human Resources Manager
Patrick Cruzen, Curtis Sampson, Burton Dahlberg, Carin Offerman, Randall Judd Greenagel.............................................Corporate Partnerships Manager
Sampson, and Dale Schenian. John Groen............................................................Senior Marketing Manager
Rachel Henkels......................................Compensation and Benefits Manager
Board of Directors Curt Hoeppner.................................................................Purchasing Manager
Curtis Sampson.................................................................................Chairman Bryan Lingen................................................................Security/Risk Manager
Randall Sampson.................................President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Maday.................................................Media & Player Relations Manager
Dale H. Schenian.......................................................................Vice Chairman Will Maples.....................................................................Pari-Mutuel Manager
Burton Dahlberg...................................................................................Director Jon “Mouse” Mikkelson........................................Video Production Manager
Pat Cruzen............................................................................................Director Mary Pat Monson.......................................................Special Events Manager
Carin Offerman....................................................................................Director Tom Raasch...............................................................Grounds Superintendent
Jennie Palmer.............................................................Guest Services Manager
Minnesota Racing Commission Brian Pietrowski.........................................................Catering Sales Manager
Jesse Overton....................................................................................Chairman
Casey Shannon...............................................................................IT Manager
Jackie Duncanson......................................................................Commissioner
Vickey Wickenhauser......................................Banquet/Group Sales Manager
Dan Erhart..................................................................................Commissioner
Mark Ethen.................................................................................Commissioner Racing Staff
James Lane III............................................................................Commissioner Paul Allen...............................................................................Track Announcer
Camille McArdle.........................................................................Commissioner Larry Davilla...........................................................................................Starter
David Roe...................................................................................Commissioner Peggy Davis.................................................................................Placing Judge
Kristin Sundberg........................................................................Commissioner Ian Gamble.....................................................................Track Superintendent
Mark Urista................................................................................Commissioner Angela Hermann.....................................................................Paddock Analyst
Richard Krueger..................................................................Executive Director Tiffany Leggett...........................................................Horsemen’s Bookkeeper
Mary Manney..........................................................................Deputy Director Doug Schoepf.........................................................................Racing Secretary
Noble Hay.................................................................Presiding Racing Steward Jerry Simmons..........................................................................Clerk of Scales
Tom Davis.................................................................................Racing Steward Mark Stancato.................................................................Stall Superintendent
Rene Riera.................................................................................Racing Steward Andrea Thelen...................................................................Track Photographer
Lynn Hovda.........................................................................Chief Veterinarian Josh Van Oort................................................Quarter Horse Racing Secretary
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7. Heard and Seen at Canterbury Park
Dark Star
D ark Star first became involved with Canterbury Park when he
went to WCCO Radio in 1986 to file reports from Canterbury. His
dabbling in the ponies dates back to his childhood attendance at county
fair races with his grandfather. Dark moved to the Twin Cities in 1980,
worked as a substitute host at KSTP, then handicapped horses for the
St. Paul Pioneer Press and Minneapolis Star Tribune, and subsequently
became the host of WCCO’s Sports Night with Dark Star. Dark has
been instrumental in the success of Canterbury Park and is a member
of the Canterbury Park Hall of Fame. Today, you can see Dark alongside
Jeff Maday and Paul Allen as one of the primary hosts of the “Today at
the Races” program at Canterbury Park.
Media Consultant
Paul Allen
T he voice of Canterbury Park since 1995, “PA” is well known
throughout the Twin Cities as the radio voice of the Minnesota
Vikings and as the host of a radio show heard weekdays from 9:00 a.m.
- noon on KFAN. Paul is well known throughout the California circuit,
having worked as the race caller at Bay Meadows from 1993-1998. In
addition to his race calling duties, Paul can be seen as part of the “Today
at the Races” show before most race cards at Canterbury Park. Born in
Maryland, Paul was elected into the Canterbury Park Hall of Fame in
the summer of 2007. He and his wife Julie have two children, Derek
(11) and Nicole (9), and live in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Track Announcer
Angela Hermann
A ngela Hermann’s passion for horse racing stems from her lifelong
love of horses. She began following racing at Canterbury Park and
on a National scale at age eleven. As soon as she became a licensed
driver, she got a job at Canterbury Park. Since starting her first job as
a Clubhouse Usher, Angela has worked her way from Guest Services to
Group Sales to Information throughout her eight years in Shakopee.
This season will mark Angela’s second as paddock analyst at Canterbury
Park. Previously, she held a similar position at Nebraska’s former
State Fair Park (now Lincoln Racecourse) and Columbus Ag Park.
Angela is a graduate of Apple Valley High School and resides in Eagan,
Minnesota.
Paddock Analyst
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8. Canterbury Park Milestones
1982 1988
Minnesota lawmakers enact legislation significantly reducing the
Voters approve an amendment allowing pari-mutuel wagering.
pari-mutuel tax paid by Canterbury Downs. By law, the money
saved is funneled into the purse structure. Average daily handle and
1984 per capita wagering rebound from the previous year’s falloff, but
attendance continues to decline.
Ground is broken for Minnesota’s first and only pari-mutuel
racetrack. The name Canterbury Downs is chosen by a drawing in
which more than 1,000 Minnesotans submit names. 1990
Ladbroke Racing Corporation purchases Canterbury Downs, but the
track continues to struggle. The influx of casino gaming and pull-
tabs in Minnesota create competition for the gaming dollar.
1991
The Minnesota Legislature passes off-track betting, but the Minnesota
Supreme Court strikes its passage down as unconstitutional.
1992
Canterbury Downs closes the doors after a disastrous live racing
season that saw average attendance drop to under 2,900 patrons
daily. The average daily handle is half the previous season.
1993
Twin Cities financier Irwin Jacobs agrees to purchase Canterbury
Downs. The transaction is completed in early 1994. Three months
later, Jacobs sells the track to Curtis and Randy Sampson and Dale
1985 Schenian.
Canterbury Downs opens on June 26th. A crowd of 15,079 is joined
by Governor Perpich to celebrate the first day of pari-mutuel racing
in Minnesota. English-bred Faiz, fittingly sired by Canterbury Road,
1994
Canterbury Park Holding
wins the first race. Wagering on the nine-race card totals $867,627. Corporation puts together an
initial public offering, which
1986 raises $8 million, making
Canterbury Park one of the
The inaugural running of the $300,000 St. Paul Derby attracts a
few publicly held race tracks
record crowd of 23,351 patrons who wager more than $2 million
in the country. For the first
dollars on the race card for the first time in track history. Canterbury
time, Canterbury Park is
Downs enjoys its peak year - almost $135 million is wagered with the
virtually debt free. At right,
state gaining more than $7 million dollars for the general fund.
Canterbury Park joins the
1987
American Stock Exchange
in 2002. Canterbury Park is
The Minnesota Legislature refuses to grant tax relief to the state’s currently traded under the
horse racing industry, leading Canterbury Downs to drastically ticker symbol CPHC on the
reduce the purse structure for the season. As a result, attendance NASDAQ, a move that took
drops by more than 26% on the season and wagering decreases by place in August of 2008.
nearly 17%.
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9. 1995
Live racing returns to Minnesota. More than 306,000 visitors come
2001
Canterbury Park is chosen by Forbes Magazine as one of the 2000
through the turnstiles, wagering more than $66.5 million dollars. Best Small Companies in America. The stringent criteria include
Canterbury Park sends its races out of state via satellite on a regular revenue and earnings per share growth of 5% or greater over a four
basis for the first time. year time period. Canterbury Park is also named one of the top 50
companies in Minnesota based on similar criteria.
1997
Senator Dick Day (R - Owatonna) introduces legislation that would
permit casino-style slot machines at Canterbury Park. Throughout
2002
Two-time defending riding champion Derek Bell sets a Canterbury
months of spirited debate, public opinion polls support slots at
Canterbury Park, but opposition from legislators and special interest record when he rides The Hot Corner to victory in the evening’s first
groups prevail. Quarter Horse race. The victory was Bell’s sixth on the card, setting
the mark for the most victories in one racing day.
1998
Canterbury Park announces it has turned a profit for a second
consecutive year, and the Legislature and Governor Arne Carlson
approve permanent legislation, which exempts the first $12 million
of pari-mutuel revenue from the 6% pari-mutuel tax. The bills also
permits Canterbury Park to retain uncashed winning tickets. Also,
for the first time since inception in 1985, Canterbury shows a profit
for the period which includes the live racing meet. Attendance and
overall handle are up four percent over the previous year.
1999
The inaugural Claiming Crown is held at Canterbury Park producing
a record handle and attendance. The day receives a tremendous
Canterbury Park Holding Corporation announced plans for a multi-
response from fans and produces an attendance figure of 11,380, a
purpose entertainment and gaming complex on its existing 367-acre
record for Canterbury Park at that time.
site in Shakopee. The development proposal, termed the Racino at
Canterbury Park, would combine existing entertainment options,
2000 with a new series of offerings, including slot and video gaming, an
Olympic horse park, an agricultural event facility, a first-class hotel,
The Minnesota Racing Commission unanimously approves the and a conference center.
operating plan for the new Canterbury Card Club, which had earlier
passed the Minnesota Legislature. The Card Club will offer wagering
on unbanked card games. Card Club construction begins on the first
floor of the grandstand. A significant portion of the Card Club’s
2003
The Minnesota Legislature adjourns without taking action on
revenues is dedicated to horse racing purses and the Minnesota
Canterbury Park’s Racino Bill. The bill passed the House of
Breeders’ Fund. The Card Club opens in April and its impact is felt
Representatives but failed to get out of committee in the Senate.
almost immediately during the 2000 live racing season with a pair of
10% purse increases, sending total purses paid up by 26.6% over the
Canterbury Park is named to Fortune’s Small Business list of
previous year.
America’s Fastest Growing Small Companies. Landing at #19 on
the list of 100 businesses, Canterbury is one of only three gaming
operations to be honored.
2004
Canterbury Park begins the celebration of 10 years of racing under
the current ownership by unveiling a $1.5 million dollar renovation of
the clubhouse and simulcast area. The upgrade reflects the changing
needs of simulcast players by modernizing both the viewing and
wagering areas, refining the food service, and turning the third floor
into one of the most luxurious clubhouses in the country.
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10. 2005 2008
Canterbury Park invests in backside improvements including a The live racing season produced a new Canterbury Park record
$500,000 equine aquatic exercise facility and over $300,000 in attendance figure of 18,230, set on opening day. Unfortunately, the
upgrades to the training track. Following a partial government meet suffers from declines similar to those seen across the industry.
shutdown in July, the special session of the Minnesota Legislature For the first time since 1997 at Canterbury Park, the average
adjourned without taking final action on the company’s proposed attendance failed to increase compared to the previous season.
Racino legislation, which would authorize electronic gaming devices Overall, attendance decreased by 1.6% and on-track handle declined
to be operated by the Minnesota Lottery at Canterbury Park. by 8.6% as compared to 2007.
2006 2009
Opening day of the 2006 race meet, Saturday, May 6, set a record for The 2009 live racing season saw downturns in handle consistent
attendance and total on-track handle. With nine live races and full with industry-wide trends. Average daily handle declined 16.8%.
card simulcasting including the Kentucky Derby, a crowd of 17,111 Attendance rebounded and once again became a bright spot as the
wagered $1,925,997. daily average reached 5,481, a new Canterbury Park record.
On July 3 Canterbury presented its first ever Fireworks Spectacular Trainer Mac Robertson won his fifth consecutive thoroughbred
following that evening’s racing program. Attendance reached 11,872. training title, notching 75 wins and $1,049,254 in earnings.
Live music on the track apron preceded the fireworks display. Robertson capped the meet with four victories on Minnesota
Festival of Champions Day. Dean Butler won his first Canterbury
thoroughbred riding title with 72 wins.
2007
The inaugural Extreme Race Day on Sunday, July 22 was highlighted
The 11th Claiming Crown was a success by many measures. Both
handle and attendance increased by 11% compared to the previous
by the “Battle of the Surfaces” which featured horses competing on
year. The jockey colony assembled for Claiming Crown was arguably
the turf and dirt simultaneously in a single pari-mutuel event. This
the strongest anywhere in the country on that day. The sport’s
was the first race of its type in North America. The day also included
all-time winningest rider Russell Baze had two Claiming Crown
ostrich and camel racing and attracted a crowd of 16,259.
victories. Julien Leparoux, second in the country in purse money
earned by a rider in 2009, also had a win. Leparoux finished fourth
in the Claiming Crown Jewel aboard Furthest Land That duo went
on to win the $1,000,000 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile.
2010
Mac Robertson won his sixth consecutive thoroughbred training title
while Dean Butler won his second riding title. Edward Ross Hardy
continued his dominance with Quarter Horses, capturing his ninth
consecutive training title. Ry Eikleberry was leading Quarter Horse
jockey. For the second consecutive year, a daily average attendance
record was set. Canterbury again hosted Claiming Crown; the 10th
time in 12 years that the event has been held at the Shakopee oval.
2011
In 2011, the Minnesota State Government Shutdown forced
Legislation prohibiting smoking in public places takes effect on Canterbury Park to cease live racing, simulcast and card casino
October 1 making Canterbury the only non-smoking gaming venue operations from July 1 - July 20, costing the Company an estimated
in the state. $2 million in revenue. Additionally, the legislature adjourned without
taking final action on the Racino proposal.
The Minnesota Racing Commission granted racing dates to Running
Aces Harness Park in Columbus Township in the northern metro, Even though Canterbury was required to cancel or reschedule 12 live
allowing for a 53-day harness meet beginning in April 2008, and racing days as a result of the Shutdown, the Company recorded a
subsequently, a card club operation. new average attendance record of 6,143 race fans per day.
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11. Organizations at Canterbury Park
Minnesota Thoroughbred Association
The Minnesota Thoroughbred Association is dedicated to providing its membership with quality opportunities to
breed, buy, sell, and race competitive Minnesota-bred horses and promoting the health of the horse racing and
breeding industry statewide. For more information, please contact the MTA at (952) 496-3770, fax to (952) 496-
3672, or write the Minnesota Thoroughbred Association, 1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee, MN 55379. You may
also visit the website at www.mtassoc.com.
Minnesota Quarter Horse Racing Association
As an affiliate of the American Quarter Horse Association, the Minnesota Quarter Horse Racing Association’s
mission is: To promote, preserve, and enhance the Quarter Horse racing industry in the state of Minnesota; to provide
beneficial services and representation locally and nationally; to encourage membership growth and participation by
valuing each individual and recognizing outstanding achievement. For more information, please contact Kelvin
Childers by phone at (952) 446-1944 or by sending e-mail to mqhra@aol.com
Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
The Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association is an organization representing independent owners and
trainers racing at Canterbury Park and racetracks throughout the country. The HBPA seeks to improve business
conditions for horsemen and their employees, advance the industry in general, promote cooperation among horsemen
of all breeds and represent the interests of horsemen before state and federal governments, industry organizations,
and trade associations. For more information, contact by phone at (952) 496-6442, fax at (952) 496-6443, or write
The Minnesota HBPA, P.O. Box 508, Shakopee, MN 55370. You can visit the HBPA website at www.hbpa.org.
American Quarter Horse Association
The American Quarter Horse Association is the official national organization devoted to the American Quarter
Horse breed. Quarter Horses compete at Canterbury Park in short, sprint races run down the stretch in front of the
grandstand. For more information on Quarter Horse racing, statistics, standings, or owning a Quarter Horse, visit
www.aqha.com/racing. You may contact the AQHA by phone at (806) 376-4811 or write to the American Quarter
Horse Association, P.O. Box 200, Amarillo, TX 79168.
National Thoroughbred Racing Association
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is devoted to increasing the popularity of horse racing and improving
the economic conditions of the industry. The NTRA also works in conjunction with the Breeders’ Cup Ltd. to stage
racing’s biggest day. For more information you may write the NTRA at 2525 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY
40504. You may also visit the website at www.ntra.com, email ntra@ntra.com, or contact the NTRA by phone at
(859) 223-5444.
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12. 2012 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule
Canterbury Park 2012 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule
Date Stake Conditions Restrictions Distance Surface Purse
Saturday, May 19 10,000 Lakes Stakes 3-Year-Olds and Up / Colts & Geldings MN-Bred Six Furlongs Dirt $35,000
Saturday, May 19 Lady Slipper Stakes 3-Year-Olds and Up / Fillies & Mares MN-Bred Six Furlongs Dirt $35,000
Monday, May 28 Honor the Hero Turf Express 3-Year-Olds and Up Five Furlongs Turf $35,000
Sunday, June 17 Brooks Fields Stakes 3-Year-Olds and Up Seven and One Half Furlongs Turf $35,000
Sunday, June 17 Shot of Gold Stakes 3-Year-Olds and Up Six Furlongs Dirt $35,000
Saturday, June 23 Victor S. Myers Stakes 3-Year-Olds / Colts & Geldings MN-Bred Six Furlongs Dirt $30,000
Saturday, June 23 Frances Genter Stakes 3-Year-Olds / Fillies MN-Bred Six Furlongs Dirt $30,000
Tuesday, July 3 Blair’s Cove Stakes 3-Year-Olds and Up / Colts & Geldings MN-Bred One Mile and One Sixteenth Turf $50,000
Tuesday, July 3 H.B.P.A. Mile Stakes 3-Year-Olds and Up / Fillies & Mares One Mile Turf $35,000
Wednesday, July 4 Northbound Pride Oaks 3-Year-Olds / Fillies One Mile Turf $50,000
Wednesday, July 4 Dean Kutz Derby 3-Year-Olds One Mile Turf $50,000
Saturday, July 21 John Bullit Stakes 3-Year-Olds and Up One Mile and One Sixteenth Turf $35,000
Saturday, July 21 H.B.P.A. Sprint Stakes 3-Year-Olds and Up Six Furlongs Dirt $25,000
Sunday, July 22 MTA Stallion Auction Laddie 3-Year-Olds / Colts & Geldings Auct. Progeny Six and One Half Furlongs Dirt $25,000
Sunday, July 22 MTA Stallion Auction Lassie 3-Year-Olds / Fillies Auct. Progeny Six and One Half Furlongs Dirt $25,000
Saturday, August 4 Hoist Her Flag Stakes 3-Year-Olds and Up / Fillies & Mares Six Furlongs Dirt $35,000
Saturday, August 4 Princess Elaine Stakes 3-Year-Olds and Up / Fillies & Mares MN-Bred One Mile and One Sixteenth Turf $50,000
Saturday, August 4 Lady Canterbury Stakes 3-Year-Olds and Up / Fillies & Mares One Mile Turf $75,000
Saturday, August 11 Minnesota Oaks 3-Year-Olds / Fillies MN-Bred One Mile and Seventy Yards Dirt $60,000
Saturday, August 11 Minnesota Derby 3-Year-Olds / Colts & Geldings MN-Bred One Mile and Seventy Yards Dirt $60,000
The 2012 Fillies Races for Hope
Date Stake Conditions Restrictions Distance Surface Purse
Saturday, August 4 Hoist Her Flag Stakes 3-Year-Olds and Up / Fillies & Mares Six Furlongs Dirt $35,000
Saturday, August 4 Princess Elaine Stakes 3-Year-Olds and Up / Fillies & Mares MN-Bred One Mile and One Sixteenth Turf $50,000
Saturday, August 4 Lady Canterbury Stakes 3-Year-Olds and Up / Fillies & Mares One Mile Turf $75,000
The 2011The 2012 Minnesota Festival of Champions
Minnesota Festival of Champions, Sunday, September 4
Date Stake
Stake Conditions
Conditions Restrictions
Restrictions Distance
Distance Surface
Surface Purse
Purse
Sunday, September 2 Northern Lights Debutante 2-Year-Olds / Fillies MN-Bred Six Furlongs Dirt $55,000
Sunday, September 2 Northern Lights Futurity 2-Year-Olds / Colts & Geldings MN-Bred Six Furlongs Dirt $55,000
Sunday, September 2 Minnesota Distaff Sprint 3-Year-Olds and Up / Fillies & Mares MN-Bred Six Furlongs Dirt $50,000
Sunday, September 2 Minnesota Sprint 3-Year-Olds and Up MN-Bred Six Furlongs Dirt $50,000
Sunday, September 2 Minnesota Distaff Classic 3-Year-Olds and Up / Fillies & Mares MN-Bred One Mile and One Sixteenth Dirt $50,000
Sunday, September 2 Minnesota Classic 3-Year-Olds and Up MN-Bred One Mile and One Sixteenth Dirt $50,000
Sunday, September 2 MN Quarter Horse Futurity 2-Year-Olds / Quarter Horses MN-Bred 350 Yards Dirt $15,000 +
Sunday, September 2 MN Quarter Horse Derby 3-Year-Olds / Quarter Horses MN-Bred 400 Yards Dirt $15,000 +
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13. Thoroughbred Stakes History
$35,000 10,000 Lakes Stakes
Minnesota Breds -- 3-Year-Olds and Up -- Colts and Geldings -- Six Furlongs -- Main Track
To Be Run: Saturday, May 19
Freedom First - 2011 10,000 Lakes Stakes Champion
2011 - Freedom First - Bred in Minnesota 10,000 Lakes Stakes Record
Trainer - Larry Donlin Sir Tricky - Six Furlongs - 1:09.10 - 2007
Owner(s) - Jerry Shafer Jockey - Derek Bell Trainer - Mac Robertson
Jockey - David Cardoso Owner(s) - Barry & Joni Butzow
Year Winner (age) Purse Owner Jockey Trainer Time
1991 Quiet I’m Thinking (5) $27,725 Chet & Gerry Herringer Mark Sellers Percy Scherbenske 1:35 3/5
1992 No Easy Reason (5) $15,000 Richard Townsend Mark Irving David Moore 1:41 4/5
1995 Little Toi Soldier (5) $25,000 Elaine Oliver Scott Stevens Doug Oliver 1:11 4/5
1996 Quiet I’m Thinking (10) $25,000 Cherry Thoroughbreds Randy Schacht Percy Scherbenske 1:12 1/5
1997 Iwazza Bad Boy (5) $26,775 Dahlberg Ranch & Locher Luis Quinonez Greg Blasi 1:11 1/5
1998 Bar the Exception (7) $27,705 Minnark, Inc. Mike Ziegler James Green 1:11 1/5
1999 Island Bay Dancer (6) $27,325 Dancer’s Partners Perry Whetstone Mike Biehler 1:12 1/5
2000 It’s Truly Obvious (8) $32,900 Ken Larson Ramon Perez Michelle Sinn 1:11 2/5
2001 Not So Fast Brutus (4) $35,000 Paula Olson Tho Nguyen John Rohrbough 1:11 1/5
2002 Crocrock (5) $35,000 Dale Schenian Juan Rivera Francisco Bravo 1:09 4/5
2003 J.P. Jet (4) $35,000 Jessica Peltier Derek Bell David Van Winkle 1:11 2/5
2004 Crocrock (7) $40,000 Dale Schenian Randy Schacht Francisco Bravo 1:11
2005 Vazandar (4) $40,000 Kissoon Thoroughbreds Seth Martinez Mac Robertson 1:09 2/5
2006 Careless Navigator (4) $40,000 Almar Farm Anne Von Rosen Vic Hanson 1:10
2007 Sir Tricky (6) $45,000 Barry & Joni Butzow Seth Martinez Mac Robertson 1:09.10
2008 Banker’s D Light (4) $50,000 Hartman & Seuerer Anne Von Rosen Phil Hartman 1:12 2/5
2009 Sir Tricky (8) $35,000 Barry & Joni Butzow Derek Bell Mac Robertson 1:12.45
2010 Bizet (4) $35,000 Olaf Strand Derek Bell Mac Robertson 1:09.90
2011 Freedom First (4) $35,000 Jerry Shafer David Cardoso Larry Donlin 1:10.70
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14. $35,000 Lady Slipper Stakes
Minnesota Breds -- 3-Year-Olds and Up -- Fillies and Mares -- Six Furlongs -- Main Track
To Be Run: Saturday, May 19
Hidden Gold - 2011 Lady Slipper Stakes Champion
2011 - Hidden Gold - Bred in Minnesota Lady Slipper Stakes Record
Trainer - Francisco Bravo Special Occasion - Six Furlongs - 1:09.68 - 2010
Owner(s) - Ann Sachdev & Lori Bravo Jockey - Juan Rivera Trainer - Tim Padilla
Jockey - Derek Bell Owner(s) - Two Dimes, Cronin & Wildcat T’breds
Year Winner (age) Purse Owner Jockey Trainer Time
1985 Bold Polly (3) $21,725 Carlswood Farm A. Fernandez Charles Taliaferro 1:06
1986 Crank It Up (3) $21,675 Kenneth Ellenberg Kenny Black Charles Taliaferro 1:05 4/5
1987 Chrystal Lark (3) $23,800 Acorn Stables Vicki Warhol Hoss Inman 1:12 2/5
1988 Princess Elaine (3) $25,000 Sympathetic Miss Partners Chris Valovich Peter Knoll 1:12 4/5
1989 Superb Sympathy (3) $31,325 Sympathetic Miss Partners D. Neider Peter Knoll 1:10 3/5
1990 Nueve (3) $26,025 Barbara & Darwin Olson Mark Sellers Bernell Rhone 1:12 1/5
1991 Ms. Trendy (3) $28,250 Dennis Hoffrogge O. Munoz Laverne Ballahagen 1:06 1/5
1992 Stolen Glances (3) $15,200 Barbara & Darwin Olson W. Mahorney, Jr. Bernell Rhone 1:11
1995 Wishek’s Kid (6) $25,000 Jim Thom Stable Ltd. Chris Valovich Kelly Von Hemel 1:10 4/5
1996 Argenti (4) $25,000 Ridgewood Farm Luis Quinonez Francisco Bravo 1:11 2/5
1997 Courtly Kathy (6) $27,200 John Donahue Eduardo Perez Pat Uelmen 1:10 1/5
1998 Courtly Kathy (7) $26,075 John Donahue Tami Alpander Larry Uelmen 1:12 3/5
1999 Dot’s Moment (4) $26,625 Sylvia Casby and Eatons Perry Whetsone Bernell Rhone 1:12 2/5
2000 Nidari (4) $32,050 Kissoon Thoroughbreds Tho Nguyen Rick Engel 1:11 3/5
2001 Nidari (5) $35,000 Kissoon Thoroughbreds Derek Bell Ted LaTour 1:11 4/5
2002 Blumin Bauble (4) $35,000 Jim Sterricker Seth Martinez Doug Oliver 1:10 1/5
2003 Fancy Injun (5) $35,000 Leroy & Linda Arnoldi Scott Stevens Jamie Ness 1:12 2/5
2004 Swasti (4) $40,000 Kissoon and Butzow Seth Martinez Hugh Robertson 1:11 3/5
2005 Isle See You Later (3) $40,000 Philip Maas Paul Nolan Michael Stidham 1:10 4/5
2006 Sentimental Charm (3) $40,000 James Peltier Derek Bell Troy Bethke 1:10 4/5
2007 Sentimental Charm (4) $45,000 James Peltier Seth Martinez Mac Robertson 1:09 4/5
2008 A. J. Bakes (3) $50,000 John Baker & Robert Knox Scott Stevens Todd Hoffrogge 1:13 1/5
2009 Bella Notte (5) $35,000 Art & Gretchen Eaton Derek Bell Mac Robertson 1:12.68
2010 Special Occasion (4) $35,000 Two Dimes Racing, et al Juan Rivera Tim Padilla 1:09.68
2011 Hidden Gold (4) $35,000 Ann Sachdev & Lori Bravo Derek Bell Francisco Bravo 1:10.32
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15. $35,000 Honor the Hero Turf Express
3-Year-Olds and Up -- Five Furlongs -- Turf Course
To Be Run: Monday, May 28
Humble Smarty - 2011 Honor the Hero Turf Express Champion
2011 - Humble Smarty - Bred in Arkansas Honor the Hero Turf Express Record
Trainer - Brett Creighton Rockhurst - Five Furlongs Turf - :56.01** - 2005
Owner(s) - Brett Creighton Jockey - Paul Nolan Trainer - Michael Dini
Jockey - Dean Butler Owner(s) - Ruman Stable
Year Winner (age) Purse Owner Jockey Trainer Time
1995 Auggie My Dad (4) $25,000 Dan Muckler Scott Stevens Tim Muckler 1:45 1/5
1996 Ruffner (5) $25,000 Scott Vietzer Mike Ziegler David Van Winkle 1:44
1997 Flying Record (5) $25,000 Diamond Racing Inc. Sidney Lejeaune Leo Gabriel 1:43 1/5
1998 Thatsusintheolbean (4) $25,000 Nadine Andreas Luis Quinonez Doug Oliver :56 2/5
1999 Thatsusintheolbean (5) $25,000 Nadine Andreas Luis Quinonez Doug Oliver :57
2000 Broken Code (9) $25,000 Ken Larson Ramon Perez Michelle Sinn :56 4/5
2001 Jack’s Storm (4) $35,000 James Denny Perry Whetstone Kevin Danger :58
2002 My Girl Lisa (4) $35,000 John Castro Joel Campbell Hugh Robertson :57 2/5
2003 Flying Supercon (4) $35,000 Don & Gary Silver Scott Stevens Dan Morgan :56 3/5
2004 Tonight Rainbow (5) $40,000 Boyd Pugh Curtis Kimes Wilson Brown :57.11
2005 Rockhurst (6) $40,000 Ruman Stable Paul Nolan Michael Dini :56.01
2006 Nicole’s Dream (6) $40,000 Dare to Dream Stable LLC E.T. Baird Larry Rivelli :56 1/5
2007 Lookinforthesecret (5) $45,000 Balkrisna Sukharan Paul Nolan Jamie Ness :56.06
2008 Lookinforthesecret (6) $50,000 Balkrisna Sukharan Daniel Centeno Jamie Ness :56 4/5
2009 Moralist (4) $35,000 Miracle Logistics Inc. Jose Ferrer Tammy Domenosky :56.67
2010 Moralist (5) $35,000 Miracle Logistics Inc. Ry Eikleberry Tammy Domenosky :56.26
2011 Humble Smarty (7) $35,000 Brett Creighton Dean Butler Brett Creighton :56.10**
** The 2011 Honor the Hero Stakes was taken off the turf and Humble Smarty’s final time of :56.10 is a track record for Five Furlongs on the Dirt **
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16. $35,000 Brooks Fields Stakes
3-Year-Olds and Up -- Seven and One Half Furlongs -- Turf Course
To Be Run: Sunday, June 17
Heza Wild Guy - 2011 Brooks Fields Stakes Champion
2011 - Heza Wild Guy - Bred in Indiana Brooks Fields Stakes Record
Trainer - Bernell Rhone Hustler - 7 and ½ Furlongs Turf - 1:29 - 2000
Owner(s) - Will Carlson & Jerry Pint Jockey - C. Martin Trainer - Reid Gross
Jockey - Martin Escobar Owner(s) - Reid Gross
Year Winner (age) Purse Owner Jockey Trainer Time
1995 Slew City (3) $50,000 Darrell & Evelyn Yates Mike Ziegler Chad Stewart 1:44
1996 Highway Home (3) $25,000 Robert Kirby Chris Valovich Kenneth Kirby 1:43 3/5
1997 Boy Stuff (3) $25,000 Don Von Hemel Robert Lester Kelly Von Hemel 1:44 3/5
1998 Slew the Mark (3) $25,000 John Skoglund Dale Cordova Tim Muckler 1:46
1999 Thatsusintheolbean (5) $25,000 Nadine Andreas Luis Quinonez Doug Oliver 1:29 2/5
2000 Hustler (5) $33,843 Reid Gross C. Martin Reid Gross 1:29
2001 American Spirit (5) $35,000 Donald Dizney Seth Martinez Tom Amoss 1:31
2002 Al’s Dearly Bred (5) $40,000 John Castro Seth Martinez Hugh Robertson 1:29 1/5
2003 Dontbotherknocking (5) $40,000 Frank Jedlicki Derek Bell Bernell Rhone 1:29 2/5
2004 Native Hawk (4) $40,000 Brett Rice Paul Nolan Kitty Cheeks 1:35 2/5
2005 Loan Me a Fen (6) $40,000 Duwayne L. Jones A. Preto Espindola Duwayne L. Jones 1:29 2/5
2006 Load a Chronic (6) $50,000 Ritter, Rogers, et al Paul Nolan Shannon Ritter 1:30 2/5
2007 General Charley (5) $45,000 Stonerside Stable Paul Nolan Michael Stidham 1:29 4/5
2008 Prospective Kiss (7) $50,000 Jer-Mar Stable Derek Bell Mac Robertson 1:37 3/5
2009 Spider Power (IRE) (6) $50,000 Emerald Bay Stables Jose Ferrer Michael Biehler 1:34.03
2010 Hype (4) $35,000 Al & Bill Ulwelling Eddie Martin Jr. Gary Scherer 1:35.18
2011 Heza Wild Guy (10) $35,000 Will Carlson & Jerry Pint Martin Escobar Bernell Rhone 1:37.98
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17. $35,000 Shot of Gold Stakes
3-Year-Olds and Up -- Six Furlongs -- Main Track
To Be Run: Sunday, June 17
Atta Boy Roy - 2011 Shot of Gold Stakes Champion
2011 - Atta Boy Roy - Bred in Washington Shot of Gold Stakes Record
Trainer - Valerie Lund Haraldo (CHI) - 6 Furlongs - 1:09.14 - 2010
Owner(s) - R.E.V. Racing Jockey - Eddie Martin Jr. Trainer - David Wolochuk
Jockey - Rusty Shaw Owner(s) - Mark Gilleland
Year Winner (age) Purse Owner Jockey Trainer Time
2005 Vazandar (4) $40,000 Kissoon Thoroughbreds Seth Martinez Mac Robertson 1:09 1/5
2006 Papa Fuse (5) $40,000 Mast Thoroughbreds LLC Tommy Molina Robert Gorham 1:09.25
2007 Seneca Summer (6) $45,000 Barbara Rehbein Martin Escobar Bernell Rhone 1:03 1/5
2008 Tytus (4) $50,000 Web’s Gems Stable Paul Nolan Jamie Ness 1:04 1/5
2009 Lovango (5) $35,000 Barry & Joni Butzow Derek Bell Mac Robertson 1:10.24
2010 Haraldo (CHI) (8) $35,000 Mark Gilleland Eddie Martin Jr. David Wolochuk 1:09.14
2011 Atta Boy Roy (6) $35,000 R.E.V. Racing Rusty Shaw Valerie Lund 1:11.06
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18. $30,000 Victor S. Myers Stakes
Minnesota Breds -- 3-Year-Olds -- Colts & Geldings -- Six Furlongs -- Main Track
To Be Run: Saturday, June 23
Victory Sled - 2011 Victor S. Myers Stakes Champion
2011 - Victory Sled - Bred in Minnesota Victor S. Myers Stakes Record
Trainer - Bruce Riecken Key Issues - Six Furlongs - 1:09 - 2005
Owner(s) - Anthony Didier Jockey - Iram Diego Trainer - Gilbert Ciavaglia
Jockey - Derek Bell Owner(s) - Camelia Casby
Year Winner (age) Purse Owner Jockey Trainer Time
1990 Likely Prospect (2) $77,212 Almar Farm Scott Stevens Mary Surrency 1:11 1/5
1991 Circle Hawk (2) $69,105 Kissoon Thoroughbreds Mark Sellers Tony Rengstorf 1:11 4/5
1992 Trace My Call (3) $33,915 Almar Farm Scott Stevens Clayton Gray 1:13 4/5
1995 White Tie Affair (3) $36,349 Dennis Dold Mike Ziegler Doug Oliver 1:45 3/5
1996 Haulin Oats (3) $27,500 Donna & James Peltier Ed Cervantes Troy Bethke 1:46 3/5
1997 Raise The Play (3) $28,490 Kevin Schermer Luis Quinonez Ted LaTour 1:46 4/5
1998 Le Panache (3) $33,715 Abba Dhabi Stables Roger Gomez Adam Russell 1:13 3/5
1999 Bleu Victoriate (3) $34,840 Jeff Hilger Perry Whetstone Doug Oliver 1:13 2/5
2000 Crocrock (3) $31,790 Dale Schenian Mark Irving Francisco Bravo 1:12
2001 Balin (3) $40,000 Kissoon Thoroughbreds Juan Rivera Ted LaTour 1:11 2/5
2002 J.P. Jet (3) $35,000 Jessica Peltier Derek Bell David Van Winkle 1:09 1/5
2003 One By Design (3) $37,585 Art & Gretchen Eaton Derek Bell Mike Biehler 1:11
2004 Lt. Sampson (3) $40,000 Curtis Sampson Derek Bell Mike Biehler 1:09 3/5
2005 Key Issues (3) $40,000 Camelia Casby Iram Diego Gilbert Ciavaglia 1:09
2006 Rock N’ Fire (3) $40,000 Anthony Didier Adolfo Morales Bruce Riecken 1:10
2007 Sul Lago (3) $45,000 Darwin Olson Paul Nolan Wilson Brown 1:09 4/5
2008 ** The Victor S. Myers Stakes Was Not Contested in 2008 **
2009 Nomorewineforeddie (3) $35,000 Anthony Didier Dean Butler Bruce Riecken 1:11.79
2010 Bet Your Boots (3) $35,000 C. Sprick & R. Bremer Ry Eikleberry Troy Bethke 1:09.88
2011 Victory Sled (3) $35,000 Anthony Didier Derek Bell Bruce Riecken 1:11.18
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19. $30,000 Frances Genter Stakes
Minnesota Breds -- 3-Year-Olds -- Fillies & Mares -- Six Furlongs -- Main Track
To Be Run: Saturday, June 23
Polar Plunge - 2011 Frances Genter Stakes Champion
2011 - Polar Plunge - Bred in Minnesota Frances Genter Stakes Record
Trainer - Gary Scherer Run With Joy - Six Furlong - 1:09.94 - 2007
Owner(s) - Camelia Casby Jockey - Dean Butler Trainer - Harold Williams
Jockey - Dustin Dugas Owner(s) - Frances Genter Williams
Year Winner (age) Purse Owner Jockey Trainer Time
1988 Metric Kettle (5) $30,000 B. Egeland Ronnie Allen, Jr. James Green 1:44 1/5
1989 Northbound Pride (3) $26,050 Arden Hills Thoroughbreds Darrel Montoya Michael Tinker 1:42 2/5
1990 Superb Sympathy (4) $26,700 Joanne Junt Scott Stevens Lisa Lewis 1:40
1991 Renegotiate (5) $26,600 Darrell Sundsbak Donna Barton Chad Mahlum 1:39 1/5
1992 Victor’s Prize (2) $32,958 Berkshire Farms, Inc. Vicki Warhol Mike DuSchane 1:13 4/5
1995 Argenti (3) $35,609 Ridgewood Farms Luis Quinonez Francisco Bravo 1:44 4/5
1996 Bodabingbodaboom (3) $27,200 Robert Bunting Kent Bunting Jerilyn Brown 1:47 4/5
1997 Anisha (3) $28,600 Kissoon Thoroughbreds Luis Quinonez Bernell Rhone 1:46
1998 Samdanya (3) $30,785 Curtis Sampson Paula Bacon Mike Biehler 1:12 2/5
1999 Nidari (3) $30,165 Kissoon Thoroughbreds Tho Nguyen Lara Garbig 1:13 1/5
2000 Muir Eireann (3) $33,843 J. McCarthy & Ken Larson Alex Birzer Michelle Sinn 1:12
2001 Fancy Injun (3) $40,000 Darwin Olson Dave Shepherd Wilson Brown 1:12 1/5
2002 Demiparfait (3) $35,000 Star Shine Stable Tho Nguyen Todd Hoffrogge 1:10 2/5
2003 Madam Speaker (3) $41,325 Almar Farms Derek Bell Vic Hanson 1:11
2004 Shakopee (3) $40,000 Camelia Casby Martin Escobar Ted LaTour 1:10 3/5
2005 Oh You Again (3) $40,000 Connie Phillips & Van Winkle Juan Rivera David Van Winkle 1:09.98
2006 Sentimental Charm (3) $40,000 James Peltier Derek Bell Troy Bethke 1:10 2/5
2007 Run With Joy (3) $45,000 Frances Genter Williams Dean Butler Harold Williams 1:09.94
2008 ** The Frances Genter Stakes Was Not Contested in 2008 **
2009 Chick Fight (3) $35,000 Bleu Valley Farm Dean Butler Mac Robertson 1:11.48
2010 Her Sweet Saint (3) $35,000 Wayne Simon Derek Bell Vic Hanson 1:11.09
2011 Polar Plunge (3) $35,000 Camelia Casby Dustin Dugas Gary Scherer 1:10.88
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20. $50,000 Blair’s Cove Stakes
Minnesota Breds -- 3-Year-Olds and Up -- One Mile and One Sixteenth -- Turf Course
To Be Run: Tuesday, July 3
Tubby Time - 2011 Blair’s Cove Stakes Champion
2011 - Tubby Time - Bred in Minnesota Blair’s Cove Stakes Record
Trainer - Mac Robertson Bleu Victoriate - 1 & 1/16 Turf - 1:41 3/5 - 2000
Owner(s) - Jeff Larson Jockey - Ramon Perez Trainer - Doug Oliver
Jockey - Derek Bell Owner(s) - Jeff Hilger
Year Winner (age) Purse Owner Jockey Trainer Time
1995 Northern Injun (5) $25,000 Valene Farm Paula Bacon Richard Scherer 1:42 1/5
1996 Jest For A Trucker (4) $25,000 Carol Price Mike Ziegler David Van Winkle 1:43 3/5
1997 Jest For A Trucker (5) $27,775 Carol Price Mike Ziegler David Van Winkle 1:42 2/5
1998 Bijon (8) $27,550 Curtis Rohweder Luis Quinonez Bernell Rhone 1:45
1999 All Rumor (6) $28,025 D. & M. Manthel Chad Anderson Kevin Danger 1:42 1/5
2000 Bleu Victoriate (4) $32,800 Jeff Hilger Ramon Perez Doug Oliver 1:41 3/5
2001 Ashar (6) $35,000 P. O’Gorman & L. Clugg Derek Bell Ted LaTour 1:43 1/5
2002 Ashar (7) $35,000 P. O’Gorman & L. Clugg Derek Bell Ted LaTour 1:44 1/5
2003 Bassant (5) $37,250 Roopishwar Rampadarat Seth Martinez Roopishwar Rampadarat 1:46 2/5
2004 Adroitly Superb (6) $40,000 Jim Sterriker Joel Campbell Doug Oliver 1:44 3/5
2005 Wally’s Choice (4) $40,000 Sampson and J. & W. McNeil Martin Escobar Michael Biehler 1:44
2006 Wally’s Choice (5) $40,000 Sampson and J. & W. McNeil Martin Escobar Michael Biehler 1:45
2007 Torpedo Man (5) $45,000 Tony Bunting Scott Stevens Bernell Rhone 1:43 3/5
2008 Sir Tricky (7) $50,000 Barry & Joni Butzow Derek Bell Mac Robertson 1:42 3/5
2009 Joni’s Justice (6) $50,000 Barry & Joni Butzow Dean Butler Mac Robertson 1:44.60
2010 Sarah’s Son (5) $50,000 Jer-Mar Stables Derek Bell Mac Robertson 1:43.15
2011 Tubby Time (5) $50,000 Jeff Larson Derek Bell Mac Robertson 1:42.90
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21. $35,000 Minnesota H.B.P.A. Mile
3-Year-Olds and Up -- Fillies and Mares -- One Mile -- Turf Course
To Be Run: Tuesday, July 3
Avenue Sister - 2011 Minnesota H.B.P.A. Mile Champion
2011 - Avenue Sister - Bred in Florida Minnesota H.B.P.A. Mile Record
Trainer - Mac Robertson Ghostly Gate - One Mile Turf - 1:35 2/5 - 2005
Owner(s) - John Mentz Jockey - Seth Martinez Trainer - Mac Robertson
Jockey - Derek Bell Owner(s) - Jer-Mar Stable
Year Winner (age) Purse Owner Jockey Trainer Time
2001 Picnic Spread (5) $40,000 C. Victor Woodward Tho Nguyen Tandi Wheeler 1:37 2/5
2002 Ham and Eggs (4) $35,000 Circle S Ranch, Inc. Derek Bell Ken Wirth 1:38 1/5
2003 Passionate Bird (4) $35,000 Elmer Parker Leslie Mawing Myles Neff 1:35 4/5
2004 Sound of Gold (6) $40,000 River Ridge Ranch Perry Compton Brad Heidelberg 1:36 4/5
2005 Ghostly Gate (4) $40,000 Jer-Mar Stable Seth Martinez Mac Robertson 1:35 2/5
2006 Galactic Cat (4) $40,000 Robert Bone Paul Nolan Michael Stidham 1:37 1/5
2007 Tens Holy Spirit (5) $45,000 Law, Leninger and Rowe Paul Nolan Ruth Cook 1:35 4/5
2008 Lemonlime (4) $50,000 Richard Schultz Willie Martinez Anthony Granitz 1:37 2/5
2009 Mizzcan’tbewrong (4) $50,000 Last Call Racing Partnership Paul Nolan Richard Scherer 1:38.55
2010 Mizzcan’tbewrong (5) $35,000 Last Call Racing Partnership Ry Eikleberry Richard Scherer 1:36.07
2011 Avenue Sister (4) $35,000 John Mentz Derek Bell Mac Robertson 1:36.39
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22. $50,000 Northbound Pride Oaks
3-Year-Olds -- Fillies -- One Mile -- Turf Course
To Be Run: Wednesday, July 4
Tourmaline - 2011 Northbound Pride Stakes Champion
2011 - Tourmaline - Bred in Florida Northbound Pride Stakes Record
Trainer - Bernell Rhone Three Graces - One Mile Turf - 1:35 1/5 - 2008
Owner(s) - Mike Walker & Wayne Ukens Jockey - Paul Nolan Trainer - Richard Scherer
Jockey - Dean Butler Owner(s) - Majestic Farms & C. Friedburg
Year Winner (age) Purse Owner Jockey Trainer Time
1985 Savannah Slew (3) $76,450 Alan Paulson Bill Shoemaker Ron McAnally 1:42 1/5
1986 Puzzle (3) $100,000 Austin, Law & Martin Santiago Soto Silvano Gonzalez 1:42 2/5
1987 Tappiano (3) $122,500 Frances Genter Jean Cruget Scott Shulhoffer 1:41 4/5
1988 Do So (3) $150,000 J. K. Cook Alex Solis Ron McAnally 1:41
1989 Capades (3) $150,000 Poma Stable Chris Antley Richard O’Connell 1:42
1995 Fluffkins (3) $100,000 John Tucker Brian Peck Carl Nafzger 1:44
1996 Plana Dance (3) $25,000 Robert Colvin Allan Patterson Robert Colvin 1:42 4/5
1997 Fantago Lady (3) $25,000 Herb Riecken Dan Beck Herb Riecken 1:43
1998 Sibling Song (3) $25,000 John T. Taylor Manny Alicea Troy Bethke 1:39 1/5
1999 Oolala (3) $25,000 Rebecca & Arnulf Ueland Luis Quinonez Doug Oliver 1:43 2/5
2000 Sabathani (3) $25,000 Carolyn Friedberg Gary Birzer Richard Scherer 1:43
2001 Savannah Canon (3) $35,000 Sue Roberts Bobby Walker Jr. Richard Scherer 1:45
2002 Sarah Jade (3) $40,000 Jer-Mar Stables Seth Martinez Hugh Robertson 1:42
2003 Perfect Moment (3) $40,000 Chad & Cara Holtz Jason Eads Kelly Von Hemel 1:44 3/5
2004 Ghostly Gate (3) $40,000 Jer-Mar Stable Seth Martinez Hugh Robertson 1:41 4/5
2005 Stormy Venus (3) $40,000 Craig Bernick Helen Vanek Thomas Proctor 1:43 2/5
2006 Seekingthereinbow (3) $40,000 RPM Thoroughbreds Perry Compton Kelly Von Hemel 1:48 2/5
2007 Lemonlime (3) $45,000 Richard Schultz Nik Goodwin Anthony Granitz 1:36 3/5
2008 Three Graces (3) $50,000 Majestic Farms & Friedburg Paul Nolan Richard Scherer 1:35 1/5
2009 Sirrah (3) $50,000 Al & Bill Ulwelling Jose Ferrer Michael Biehler 1:38.36
2010 Hunter’s Tiger Paw (3) $35,000 Joel & Kris Zamzow Eddie Martin Jr. Cory Jensen 1:35.92
2011 Tourmaline (3) $35,000 Mike Walker & Wayne Ukens Dean Butler Bernell Rhone 1:38.35
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23. $50,000 Dean Kutz Derby
3-Year-Olds -- One Mile -- Turf Course
To Be Run: Wednesday, July 4
Wild Jacob - 2011 Dean Kutz Derby Champion
2011 - Wild Jacob - Bred in Maryland Dean Kutz Stakes Record
Trainer - Stanley Mankin Missionary - One Mile Turf - 1:33 4/5 - 1998
Owner(s) - Stanley Mankin Jockey - Francisco Torres Trainer - Neil Howard
Jockey - Ry Eikleberry Owner(s) - Adam Brunson & Farish
Year Winner (age) Purse Owner Jockey Trainer Time
1997 Greed Is Good (3) $124,800 J. M. & S. Siegel Brian Peck Randy Bradshaw 1:36 4/5
1998 Missionary (3) $100,000 Adam Brunson & Farish Francisco Torres Neil Howard 1:33 4/5
1999 Maysville Slew (3) $100,000 R. L. Sanford Jason Eads C. R. Trout 1:35 4/5
2000 Cocktails N Lies (3) $97,000 Mansell Stables Willie Martinez Elliot Walden 1:34 4/5
2001 Fan Clubs Mister (3) $100,000 Pat Miessler Tim Doocy Steve Hobby 1:37 1/5
2002 Afleet Buck (3) $100,000 Irish Acres Farm Paul Nolan Jim Espy 1:37 4/5
2003 Morning Mary (3) $40,000 Orion Stables Cindy Noll James McCoy 1:39 2/5
2004 Vazandar (3) $50,000 Kissoon Thoroughbreds Seth Martinez Hugh Robertson 1:36
2005 Cosmic Kris (3) $50,000 Gabe Grassberg E.T. Baird Frank Springer 1:36 2/5
2006 Charley Tango (3) $50,000 Stonerside Stables Jesse Campbell Michael Stidham 1:40 2/5
2007 Chief Thief (3) $45,000 Loven & Carfagno Israel Ocampo Anthony Granitz 1:37 3/5
2008 Cherokee Triangle (3) $50,000 Skychai & Sand Dollar Stable Jason Lumpkins Michael Maker 1:35 3/5
2009 Fufty Too (3) $50,000 Joseph Novogratz Scott Stevens Mac Robertson 1:36.83
2010 Stachys (3) $35,000 Al & Bill Ulwelling Eddie Martin Jr. Michael Biehler 1:36.26
2011 Wild Jacob (3) $50,000 Stanley Mankin Ry Eikleberry Stanley Mankin 1:35.46
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