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Four Tracks Set Claiming Crown Previews

Claiming Crown preview days have been scheduled at four racetracks in anticipation of the main event, which is set for Aug. 4 at Canterbury Park in Minnesota. The preview days will feature races with conditions identical to those of the Claiming Crown.

 Wednesday, May 02, 2001

'Comeback Kid' Canterbury Draws Lots of Interest

Canterbury Park, the Minnesota racetrack that hit rock-bottom in the early 1990s, could have its best meet since its "second coming." Officials report heightened interest in the Shakopee track's racing program, which this year will offer $120,000 per day in purses.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2001

Card Club Deals Good Hand at Canterbury

A card club that produced revenue of $11.3 million helped Canterbury Park Holding Corp. post record operating results for 2000. The company owns Canterbury Park, the Thoroughbred track located in Shakopee, Minn.

 Wednesday, March 28, 2001

Claiming Crown Hopes to Build on Foundation

Some changes have been made to this year's Claiming Crown, scheduled for Aug. 4 at Canterbury Park. There will be one less race, but the same amount of purse money, and a new eligibility requirement organizers hope will generate more nominations for the event.

 Wednesday, January 24, 2001

Here and There...

Racing and breeding news and information.

 Thursday, January 18, 2001

Card Club Boosts Canterbury Park's Third Quarter

Canterbury Park's card room has substantially increased operating revenue, net income, and earnings for the Minnesota track's third quarter ending Sept. 30.

 Friday, November 10, 2000

Card Club Boosts Canterbury Park Meet

For the fourth consecutive year, Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota posted significant increases in on-track attendance and handle for 60-day meet. Card Club revenues contributed to two purse increases of 10 percent each, with total purses of approximately $6.4 million for the meet representing an increase of 26.6% over 1999. Average daily purse distribution was $106,000, compared to $90,000 in 1999, an increase of 17.7%.

 Wednesday, September 06, 2000

‘Crown' Fields Big; Mid-Atlantic Tracks Won't Bite

The Mid-Atlantic racetracks haven't signed a contract to simulcast the seven Claiming Crown races on Aug. 6.

 Wednesday, July 26, 2000
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