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Ninety Entered in Saturday’s 25th Claiming Crown Championship at Fair Grounds, Representing 25 States and Canada

The Class of 2023 includes Bob Lothenbach, former jockey Ry Eikleberry, and retired Minnesota-bred Thoroughbred racehorse Mr. Jagermeister

Jockey Ruben Fuentes was undergoing surgery Friday for injuries sustained when his horse, Malintent, injured a leg in a Thursday race and was euthanized.

Sponsored by: Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minn. Canterburys 65-day racing season got underway Tuesday with a small, but very lively crowd capped at somewhere around 2,500. Total handle on the opening night card was $1,845,976. The 50 cent Pick 5 was elusive to bettors who wagered $135,332 into the pool. With no winning tickets, the carryover into Wednesday evening is $91,333. “People, the fans, seem so happy to be back,” trainer Valorie Lund said. “I had complete strangers wish...

Expert Pick of the Week: William Walker Stakes Apr 22, 2021 John Mucciolo/TwinSpires.com A big cast of sophomores will go postward in the $150,000 William Walker S. in the opening-day feature at Churchill Downs on Saturday. An overflow field of 12 will endure the 5 1/2-furlong turf test, and I think the event is ripe for an upset with question marks surrounding the favorites. The Brian Lynch-conditioner Rockstar Ro comes in fresh and races as a gelding for the initial time. By Gemologist, t...