Shakopee, MN — The Minnesota Racing Commission has formally received the requests for 2023 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. 15.

Canterbury Park is requesting 54 days of live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, to begin on May 27, 2023 and end on Sept. 16, 2023. The proposed calendar asks for racing on every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday with all post times except special holiday races and exceptions starting at 5 p.m.

Running Aces Casino, Hotel, and Racetrack is requesting 55 days of Standardbred harness racing, to run from May 14, 2023, to Sept. 16, 2023. Racing at Running Aces is proposed to take place every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday with two event exceptions. All post times are slated to begin at 7 p.m.

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 (Dec. 15). It will begin promptly at 3:30 p.m. and be held in the Nutrena Conference Center, 1801 Dudley Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55108.

Those wishing to view or participate can reach out to Kimberly Cave at Kimberly.cave@state.mn.us or 952.496.7950 during business hours. All persons wishing to comment are encouraged to register beforehand or send written mail and must limit themselves to the subject of the 2023 race day requests. Written comment must be received before Dec. 9. Those who would like to give written comment can email Kimberly Cave or send by mail to Minnesota Racing Commission, 1100 Canterbury Road, Ste. 100, Shakopee, MN 55379.