With a potential government shutdown threatening the racing season at
Canterbury Park, the Shakopee track and its horsemen have requested a
temporary injunction to allow it to continue operating.
A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday morning in Scott County District
Court, where Canterbury and the Minnesota Horsemen's Benevolent and
Protective Association -- which represents the track's trainers and
owners -- will make their case for keeping Canterbury open if the
government shuts down on Friday. The HBPA also filed a motion last
Thursday in Ramsey County District Court. It asks that a special master,
if one is appointed, be authorized to make a recommendation on whether
Canterbury can continue racing.
A government shutdown could force the track to close because racing
must be regulated by the Minnesota Racing Commission, a government
agency. But the MRC is funded entirely by the state's racetracks and
horsemen. They have paid for all expenses through July, and they argue
that entitles them to continue racing.
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