Billy Three won the first race in the new Canterbury Park, and the crowd was treated to great racing all day. When Canterbury reopened in 1995, after not racing since 1992, the excitement and fanfare were just as magical. Chart from first race on opening day at Canterbury Downs in 1985 Memorable moments from the first day of pari-mutuel racing in the history of Minnesota included Canterbury’s first race when the British colt Faiz beat Forty Eight Facets in a close finish, and when Patch of Sun dead-heated with My Earl to win the Inaugural Stakes.
Namewise, things have changed, but the excitement remains the same.Įvery opening day has had its great memories. Canterbury is preparing for its 31st opening day since June 26th, 1985, and its 23rd since reopening as Canterbury Park in 1995. The same can be said for horse racing in Minnesota, which returns this Friday, May 5, opening day at Canterbury Park. The flowers are in bloom, the birds are singing, and every form of life is renewed.
