The resignation of Minnesota Racing Commission chair Dr. Camille McArdle highlights issues facing the state's horse racing and breeding industry, including continued tension between regulators, political leadership, and tribal gaming interests.

The state of Kansas approved 1,000 HHR machines, which is a precursor to the return of Thoroughbred racing in the state. While Kansas has not had live Thoroughbred racing since 2008, the goal is for the sport to return in the fall of 2026.

Outgoing Minnesota Racing Commission Chair Camille McArdle said the governor and Legislature seem to favor tribal gaming over the tracks.

Canterbury Park will conclude its 50-day meet with racing Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. First post each evening is 4 p.m. Attendance throughout the season averaged more than 5,200 while the averag...

Each week the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association honors a horseperson of the week. This week that person is Kathleen Aiken. Kathleen, from Chaska, Minnesota, developed an inter...

Large fields greet horse players; Pick 5 will now be comprised of final five thoroughbred races. Live racing at Canterbury Park resumes Wednesday following a 10-day break that began July 14. Racing wi...

Racing resumes Wednesday, July 23 following a 10-day break. This respite allows for the Canterbury Rodeo to be held over three days, July 18 through 20 and also give horses and humans some rest. Entri...

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

SHAKOPEE, MN – The first Wednesday night of racing was a well bet affair with the nine races generating $1,204,322 and was capped by a pair of $29,000 Minnesota bred Quarter Horse stakes: the North Star State Derby and Futurity. L Conejo, owned and trained by Haley Hobbs, took the 400-yard Derby in 20.36. After breaking well, the sorrel gelding by One Sweet Jess, took command mid race and finish strongly to score as the 2-1 second choice, paying $6.20 to win.

10,000 Lakes matches former winners; Thunders Rocknroll seeks repeat in Lady Slipper Several of the best Minnesota-bred thoroughbreds will race in a pair of $50,000 state-restricted sprint stakes, the...

Canterbury Park’s 31st season of live racing began Saturday, kicking off a 51-day meet that runs through Sept. 20. Saturday, Sunday and holiday Monday racing attracted big crowds enjoying competitive ...