Minnesota Racing Commission Approves 2022 Race Dates For Canterbury Park, Running Aces

The Minnesota Racing Commission (“MRC”), the State regulatory body for Minnesota horse racing, has approved requests from Canterbury Park and Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack to host live horse racing in 2022.

Pursuant to State of Minnesota rules and statutes, the MRC held a public hearing to receive public testimony and comments regarding the dates proposed by the two racetracks. The hearing began on Dec. 16, 2021 and resumed after a recess on Dec. 28. Both requests were approved.

In 2022, Canterbury Park will have 65 days of live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, beginning May 18 and ending Sept. 17. Racing will take place every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Post time will be at 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and 1:00 p.m. on Sundays. From July 18-26 there will be a weeklong break from racing, as Canterbury Park is hosting the Twin Cities Summer Jam concert series, and Sunday, July 3 post time will be at 4:00 p.m. in recognition of Independence Day.

Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack plans to host 56 days of live Standardbred racing, from May 15 through Sept. 17. Racing will be Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Special out-of-schedule racing is planned on Aug. 3, Sept. 16, and Sept. 17. All post times will be at 7:00 p.m.

At the hearing, the Minnesota Racing Commission also took time to commemorate the individuals lost by the racing community of Minnesota this year.

“The MRC is happy to continue the tradition of honoring those in the industry that we have lost since last December. The horsepeople of Minnesota are the key to this great industry, and we are saddened by the loss of these individuals,” said Steve May, MRC Executive Director.

Those remembered by the MRC include:

  • Jay Corey, Standardbred breeder
  • Ramiro Flores, Track Superintendent at Canterbury Park.
  • Cliff Owens, Standardbred trainer and driver
  • Rodney Pinsky, Standardbred owner and trainer
  • Nat Wess, longtime racing executive at many tracks, including Canterbury Park, and
  • Steve Wiseman, longtime Standardbred owner, trainer, and driver

The Minnesota Racing Commission is responsible for the oversight and regulation of horse racing and card casinos in the state of Minnesota. For questions about licensing for 2022, please contact us by calling 952-496-7950 or by emailing mrclicensing@state.mn.us. For questions about backside opening dates and stall applications, please contact the relevant racetrack.

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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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