The MTA will be contributing $10 per member to The Distaff at This Old Horse in honor of these beautiful broodmares who play a vital role in our industry. We hope that others will keep this important group of Thoroughbreds in mind when making charitable contributions. You can learn more about The Distaff and This…
April 1st is a big day for horses planning to run at Canterbury Park this summer! Some of the summer’s biggest stake races require an early nomination and, no foolin’, April 1st is the deadline! Follow the links below to find the nomination forms! 2021 Northern Lights Debutante – September 8, 2021 2021 Northern Lights…
All 2018 progeny of the following stallions – REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY FOALED – are eligible to be nominated to the MTA’s 2021 Stallion Auction Stakes! This race is scheduled to be run on June 23, 2021, at Canterbury Park. Nominations are due on or before April 1, 2021.
Here’s the link to the perfect stallion for your mare and $1,000 when you foal in Minnesota in 2022! http://www.thoroughlybred.com/listview.cgi?seller=mta
http://www.thoroughlybred.com/listview.cgi?seller=mta The above link will take you directly to our online auction starting January 3rd! In the meantime, start your shopping by checking out the following stallion seasons that have been donated to our auction! STALLION Army Mule Astern (AUS) Atriedes Atta Boy Roy Bahamian Squall Bal A Bali (BRZ) Bee Jersey Blueblood Bucchero Calebs…
STALLION STANDING AT CITY/STATE First Dude Double Diamond Farm Ocala, FL Bahamian Squall Double Diamond Farm Ocala, FL Stroll Iowa State University Ames, IA Timeline Iowa State University Ames, IA Blueblood Iowa State University Ames, IA Skipshot Buck Pond Farm Versailles, KY Wildcat Red Buck Pond Farm Versailles, KY V.E. Day Buck Pond Farm Versailles,…
Hip Sex Consigned by Purchase Price Purchaser 1 F Dove Hill Farm, LLC, Agent for Lone Oak Farm, LLC No Bid 2 C Haroldson Thoroughbreds $3,000 Jeffrey Candler 3 F John & Kay King, Gretchen Eaton $7,000 John Mentz/Jeff Larson/Hugh Robertson 4 F Dale Borchers $4,000 Anthony Didier 5 G Roger Pelster/Rogers Ranch, Agent for…
It’s going to be a gorgeous weekend for our 2020 MTA Yearling Sale! 51 MN-bred yearlings are having the final touches put on the, will hopefully load quickly and easily, and travel safely to arrive by noon tomorrow! IMPORTANT NOTICE: Regarding the Previews and the Sale Reservations. If you have not already made your reservations,…
We’re just over 1 week away from the MTA’s 2020 Yearling Sale. 51 MN-bred yearlings are being prepped throughout Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Kentucky. The consignors are working hard to bring you a top-quality product and Canterbury Park is working hard to provide a safe venue for all of our consignors and buyers.…
Minnesota racing would not be what it is today without the vision of Curt Sampson and others. Without his love of horses and his willingness to take a chance on a shuttered racetrack, many of us would never have had the opportunity to be involved in the breeding and owning of racing Thoroughbreds and Quarterhorses…
By Canterbury Park | Jun 17, 2020 Mac Robertson sweeps state-bred stakes when Ready to Runaway wins Lady Slipper Hot Shot Kid and jockey Francisco Arietta waited patiently behind the pace set by 1 to 9 favorite Mr. Jagermeister before taking aim in mid-stretch to win Wednesday’s six furlong 10,000 Lakes Stakes at Canterbury Park by 1…
We’re so close to the start of the 2020 Live Race Meet at Canterbury Park! The Minnesota Racing Commission meets on June 8th to consider Canterbury Park’s request to revise the summer’s race dates. As long as the new dates are approved, races will start on June 10th. We will be racing Monday through Thursday, with…
We know that the Canterbury Park Backside will be opening to horses for training on May 8th. Beyond that, there are so many unknowns which has caused us to reconsider our original sale date. When Canterbury Park has finalized all plans for racing this summer, we will be better able to choose a date for…
Canterbury Park officials with the support of the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, the organization representing racehorse owners and trainers, have announced that the horse stabling area will open in a limited capacity on Friday, May 8 to accept horses from racetracks and other facilities around the country that will close in the coming…
While you’re all practicing social distancing, this would be a great time to make sure that you have all of your horses nominated for the upcoming race meet! You can safely nominate your horses from a remote location and no contact with anyone is necessary! There are very few times in horse racing that you…
http://www.thoroughlybred.com/listview.cgi?seller=mta The link above will take you to the MTA’s 2020 Stallion Auction Listing! 82 stallions are currently listed, but we may be adding more throughout the auction! STALLION STANDING AT CITY/STATE Opening Bid Return Breeding MINNESOTA Classy Gent Boehlke Ranch Waverly, MN $100 yes Timber…
Turn a “no guarantee” season into a “GUARANTEED” season!Did you know you can obtain live foal insurance for approximately 10%-15% of the stallion service fee paid*? “Mare Barrenness/Prospective Foal InsuranceBarrenness coverage incepts prior to your mare being bred and protects you in the instance the mare is unable to conceive. Prospective Foal incepts from a minimum…
Don’t miss your chance to pick up some fantastic stallion seasons at great prices, while making your 2021 foals eligible for nomination to the MTA’s 2024 Stallion Auction Stakes – regardless of where they are foaled! Here’s the link!! http://www.thoroughlybred.com/listview.cgi?seller=mta
STALLION STANDING AT CITY/STATE Opening Bid Return Breeding MINNESOTA Classy Gent Boehlke Ranch Waverly, MN $100 yes Timber Legend Boehlke Ranch Waverly, MN $100 yes Westover Wildcat Boehlke Ranch Waverly, MN $100 yes Matt’s Broken Vow Dove Hill Farm New Prague, MN $500 yes Gazebo McKinley…
The MTA’s Stallion Service Auction begins on Saturday, January 4th! This is the most current listing as of 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 30th! STALLION STANDING AT CITY/STATE Classy Gent Boehlke Ranch Waverly, MN Timber Legend Boehlke Ranch Waverly, MN Westover Wildcat Boehlke Ranch Waverly, MN Matt’s Broken Vow Dove Hill Farm New Prague, MN…
STALLION STANDING AT CITY/STATE Classy Gent Boehlke Ranch Waverly, MN Timber Legend Boehlke Ranch Waverly, MN Westover Wildcat Boehlke Ranch Waverly, MN Matt’s Broken Vow Dove Hill Farm New Prague, MN Ford Every Stream Night Mare Stables Westbrook, MN Eye of the Leopard Osborne Farm Cambridge, MN Bahamian Squall Double Diamond Farm Ocala, FL First…
Thanks for racing and being a part of the Canterbury/MTA Family this season. We tried to get as many winners up as possible and already looking forward to seeing what next year brings! Have a great weekend and see you in May
The MTA, in cooperation with the Minnesota HBPA and Canterbury Park, held an inaugural Minnesota Paddock Sale on Monday, September 9th, at Canterbury Park. While the number of consignments was not what we had anticipated, we provided consignors and buyers with the full sale experience, despite a steady rain that left the horses and handlers…
Click on the link below to view the results of our 2019 Yearling Sale! It was a fantastic sale! 2019 MTA Yearling Sale Results
Ari Gia – win the Bella Notte Minnesota Distaff Sprint for owner/trainer Jose Silva, Jr; bred in MN by Rodney Zimmerman Baby Leche – trained by Miguel Silva for owner David Cobb Brandy Chaser – trainer Tim Padilla and MN owner/breeder Pete Mattson Carriage – trainer Mac Robertson and owners Dennis & Jantze Haley and…
Here’s the current listing of horses that have been consigned to Monday’s Sale! More will be added through Sunday, September 8th, and this list will be updated promptly. A catalog of pedigree and past performances will be available at the preview, Monday – September 9th, noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the sale. QUARTER HORSE…
Brenda’s an I Full – trainer Miguel Silva and owner Silva Racing, LLC Clickbait – trainer Mac Robertson and owners Hugh Robertson, John Mentz, and Jeff Larson; bred in MN by Eric & Mary Von Seggern Creative Xpression – trainer Clay Brinson and owners Clay Brinson & Mike Brucciani. Bred in MN by Eric &…
Direct Impact – trainer Sue Wiley and owner Curtis Rohweder. bred in MN by Curtis Rohweder & Michael Frank First Hunter – for trainer Mac Robertson and MN owner/breeder Joel Zamzow. Great Sky – Robertino Diodoro and owner Empire Racing Stables, LLC Officer Sid – trainer Ronald Westermann and owners Steve Robeson & Todd Veerhusen…
Honey’s Sox Appeal – trainer Mac Robertson and owner Bob Lindgren; bred in MN by Bob Lindgren and Paul Knapper (PRINCESS ELAINE) Hot Shot Kid – trainer Mac Robertson and MN owner/breeder Warren Bush (BLAIR’S COVE) Mister Banjoman – trainer Mac Robertson and owner Novogratz Racing Stables; bred in MN by Almar Farm Partners (MINNESOTA…
Greatest Gal – trainer Joel Berndt and owner Lothenbach Stables Inc. Bred in MN by Paul Knapper Last Minister – trainer Joel Berndt and owner Lothenbach Stables, Inc. Bred in MN by Tom Baxter Cinco Star – trainer Mac Robertson and MN owner/breeder John Mentz Hurricane Force – trainer Mac Robertson and owner John Mentz…
Astronaut Oscar – trainer David Van Winkle and MN owner/breeder Peter Mattson Courting Moonlight – trainer Bernell Rhone and owner Grateful Bred Stables. Bred in MN by Wildcat Ranch LLC Digger Heels In – trainer Joel Berndt and MN owner/breeder Lothenbach Stables Inc JP’s Pride – trainer Joel Berndt and owner Lothenbach Stables Inc Blazin…