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Over $600,000 Paid Out In Minnesota Breeders’ Awards For 2021

Over $600,000 was awarded to horse breeders in 2021 by the Minnesota Breeders' Fund for the achievements of Minnesota-bred horses in 2021, continuing the decades-long tradition of reward and recognition.

The Minnesota Racing Commission (“MRC”) administers the Minnesota Breeders' Fund, which pays awards to the breeders of Minnesota-bred horses who are registered with the MRC. Awards are based on qualified purse earnings during the 2021 racing season. In appreciation of those who contribute to the horse racing and breeding industry in Minnesota, the Minnesota Breeders' Fund was established in 1983 alongside the MRC and has paid awards every year since.

The 2021 Minnesota Breeders' Fund Awards have now been processed and paid to the earning breeders in the categories of Thoroughbred Breeders' Awards, Thoroughbred Stallion Awards, Quarter Horse Breeders' Awards, Quarter Horse Stallion Awards, and Standardbred Breeders' Awards.

The top-earning Thoroughbred breeder was Bob Lothenbach of Lothenbach Stables, earning nearly $30,000. Twelve other Thoroughbred breeders earned over $10,000 in awards, and a total of over $400,000 was earned between all breeders. Kela Minnesota, LLC topped the Thoroughbred Stallion Awards with almost $20,000 earned in awards. The Minnesota Breeders' Fund paid a total of $53,564 in Stallion Awards.

Quarter Horse Breeders' Awards winners earned $68,268, with Lunderborg LLC earning the most at nearly $10,000. Darin Meyers, Jessica Meyers, and Dale Borchers received over half of the $1,776 paid out to Quarter Horse Stallion Awards winners for their efforts.

With respect to the Standardbred Breeders' Fund Awards, Set the Pace Racing LLC topped the earner's list with over $8,000 awarded for horses who raced at Running Aces Casino, Hotel, and Racetrack.

For 2021, most breeders in each of the categories of Thoroughbred Breeders, Thoroughbred Stallions, Quarter Horse Breeders, and Standardbred Breeders earned at least $1,000.

Reflecting on the past two years, the Minnesota Racing Commission's Breeders' Fund coordinators Nicole Edstrom and Stephanie Jenson thank all the award recipients.

“I greatly appreciate the commitment and resiliency of our Minnesota breeders and stallion owners – the unwavering support during these historic times is truly incredible,” Edstrom said. “The Minnesota Breeders' Fund is pleased to be able to thank those who have assisted Minnesota agriculture and business via these awards, no matter their location in the United States.”

For information on participating in the Minnesota Breeders' Fund, contact Nicole Edstrom at nicole.m.edstrom@state.mn.us, visit mnbreedersfund.com, or call the Minnesota Racing Commission at 952-496-7950 during open business hours.

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Canterbury, Running Aces Request Minnesota Race Dates For 2022

The Minnesota Racing Commission has formally received the requests for 2022 live race days from Canterbury Park and Running Aces Casino, Hotel, and Racetrack, and is set to discuss them in its full commission meeting on Dec. 16, 2021.

Canterbury Park is requesting 65 days of live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, to begin on May 18, 2022 and end on Sept. 17, 2022. The proposed calendar asks for racing on every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, with all post times except Sundays, special holiday races, and exceptions starting at 5:00 PM.

Running Aces Casino, Hotel, and Racetrack is requesting 56 days of Standardbred harness racing, to run from May 15, 2022, to September 17, 2022. Racing at Running Aces is proposed to take place every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday with three event exceptions. All post times are slated to begin at 7:00 PM.

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 16, 2021. It will begin promptly at 3:30 PM and be held over Microsoft Teams.

Those wishing to view or participate can contact Chad Peterson at chad.peterson1@state.mn.us or 651-925-3951 during business hours for information on how to join the Microsoft Teams meeting. All persons wishing to comment are encouraged to register beforehand or send written mail and must limit themselves to the subject of the 2022 race day requests. Written comment must be received before Dec. 10, 2021. Those who would like to give written comment can email Chad Peterson or send by mail to:

Minnesota Racing Commission
15201 Zurich St. NE Suite 212
Columbus, MN 55025

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.

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Canterbury Park Requests 65 Race Dates For 2022

Canterbury Park officials intend to offer 65 days of live horse racing in 2022. A request for a meet that would run Wednesday, May 18 through Saturday, Sept. 17 has been submitted for approval to the Minnesota Racing Commission. Purses are projected at $225,000 per day, similar to the 65-day 2021 season.

In 2021, all-sources wagering reached a record $90.9 million with racing conducted Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons, surpassing the $68.4 million record set in 2020 when 53 days of racing were conducted. The 2022 request would replace Tuesdays with Saturday evening racing programs while continuing Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday programs. Racing would begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sundays and 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Sunday afternoon out-of-state wagering in 2021 exceeded company officials' expectations with an average $894,736 in off-track handle, nearly triple the pre-pandemic 2019 figure when the Shakopee, Minn. track last conducted Sunday programs. The success in maintaining wagering levels with the shift to Sundays in 2021 leads to optimism amongst track officials about the possibilities regarding the return of Saturday racing, absent since 2019.

“Canterbury Park has been successful over the past two seasons in drawing the interest of the national horseplayer through running a race schedule focused on the less competitive days of the week and by providing a strong value proposition for the wagering dollar,” company president Randy Sampson said. “In 2022, we plan to continue to offer a strong wagering proposition at opportunistic times in the weekly calendar while making it easier for our passionate on-track fan base to return to the races by adding Saturday evening programs,” Sampson said.

Canterbury first experimented with weeknight-only racing in 2020 when pandemic restrictions caused a delay to the start of the race meet with severe limitations on attendance. National handle soared as a result. Mondays were eliminated last season in favor of Sunday afternoons.

The 2022 schedule also includes a nine-day break from July 18 through July 26 to accommodate Twin Cities Summer Jam, an annual multi-day music festival held in the racetrack infield.

The Minnesota Racing Commission, a nine-member panel appointed by the state's governor tasked with overseeing the integrity and safety of horse racing at Minnesota's two pari-mutuel racetracks, is expected to consider Canterbury's race date request at its December meeting. Minnesota Administrative Rule 7872.0100 requires Canterbury Park to submit its request for 2022 racing dates no later than November 15, 2021.
Canterbury Park's 24/7 card casino and simulcast racebook remain open daily. For more information, visit www.canterburypark.com .

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Minnesota Owner Bullard’s License Suspended

Having been charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this week in an alleged Ponzi scheme, Jason Dodd Bullard, who operates Empire Racing Stables LLC, has had his Minnesota owner's license suspended by the state's Racing Commission.

According to a release from the MRC, “control of all assets, including the Thoroughbred racehorses in Minnesota owned by Jason Dodd Bullard and Empire Racing LLC, have been transferred to a court-appointed receiver.” The order was issued by United States District Judge David S. Doty.

The two-paragraph statement from the MRC continues: “Pursuant to Minnesota Rule 7897.0130, Subpart 4(E), Jason Dodd Bullard may not benefit financially from the racing, training, or caring of horses at a licensed racetrack while serving this suspension. At the direction of the court-appointed Receiver, the horses will be allowed to compete at Canterbury Park while the case is being investigated but all financial gains from horses competing in Minnesota for Empire Racing Stables, LLC will be controlled by the court-appointed Receiver pursuant to the order from Judge Doty.”

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