Minnesota Racing Commission to Consider Canterbury Park Requests for 2025 Live Race Days

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (November 18, 2024) – The Minnesota Racing Commission has formally received the requests for 2025 live race days from Canterbury Park and is set to discuss them in its full commission meeting on December 19, 2024.

 

Canterbury Park is requesting 51 days of live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, to begin on May 24, 2025, and end on September 20, 2025. The proposed calendar asks for racing on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday with post times starting at 5:00 PM. Sunday post times starting at 1:00 PM. Special holiday races and exceptions will have a 4:00 PM post time.

 

Pursuant to State of Minnesota rules and statutes, the Minnesota Racing Commission will conduct a public hearing to hear testimony, receive comment, and allow witness to the discussions. The Minnesota Racing Commission holds regulatory jurisdiction on live horse racing conducted with pari-mutuel betting in the state of Minnesota.

 

The public hearing will be on Thursday, December 19, 2024. It will begin promptly at 3:45 PM and be held the Nutrena Conference Center, 1801 Dudley Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55108.

 

Those wishing to view or participate can reach out to Kimberly Cave at Kimberly.cave@state.mn.us or 952-496-7950 during business hours. All persons wishing to comment are encouraged to register beforehand or send written mail and must limit themselves to the subject of the 2025 race day requests. Written comment must be received before December 10, 2024. Those who would like to give written comment can email Kimberly Cave or send by mail to:

 

Minnesota Racing Commission

1100 Canterbury Road, Ste. 100

Shakopee, MN 55379

 

About the Minnesota Racing Commission

The Minnesota Racing Commission operates in the public interest to ensure the integrity of horse racing and card playing, to oversee the proper distribution of funds back into the industry, and to provide for the safety and welfare of the human and equine participants. The Commission works to promote the horse racing and breeding industry in Minnesota in order to provide economic stimulus, offer residents and visitors an exciting entertainment option, and support agriculture and rural agribusiness. Visit mn.gov/mrc for more information.