Thanks to everyone for joining the Canterbury Racing Club! We are now done accepting memberships for this year’s club.
First, Jeff and I have secured Clay Brinson to train the horses for this year’s club. Clay won with 13 of 30 starters last summer for a 43% win percentage. In an industry where average is around 15%, this was a great season. Clay has trained at Canterbury for 3-4 years and we have been very impressed with his ability to put the horse in the right position to win.
Now, we must move onto the process of finding a couple of horses for the club. Based on membership, we’re expecting to start the season with one or two horses. Clay is currently training at Hawthorne in Chicago and is looking over horses that could be claimed (purchased) for the club.
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Thanks again, we look forward to having a fun summer teaching you about horse ownership.
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How many members do we have in the club this year?
We have approximately 140 members. We’re waiting on a couple of pieces of paperwork that are in the mail. Then we’ll have a final count.
What is the total number of memberships this year?
There are about 140 members. We’re waiting on a couple of pieces of paperwork that are in the mail. Then we’ll have a final count.
Thanks for the update. Cheryle & I are excited to be part of yet another year of ownership experience. The work you all put into it and the fun we get out of it explains why we come back year after year. A big thank you to the players involved for making this happen once again. Let the fun begin & “see ya trackside”…Brett
Thanks Brett! Let’s hope for a good season.
I’m excited for another year of horse ownership!!! 🙂 It sure was fun last year!!! 🙂
Let’s hope for the best Marian. It should be fun!
I’m glad to join the group
We’re happy to have you Sue!
I really enjoyed last season (it helps having two wins!) and I’m looking forward to the 2012 meet. Any thoughts on the horse we want. Maiden? Philly/Colt? Claiming level, etc? Seems like everyone wants the colt/gelding but we had pretty good success last year with a philly.
Craig – We’re leaving most of those decisions in the hands of the trainer. We’re looking for something in the $5,000 range. Filly or colt doesn’t make much of a difference to us.
Great to see some familiar faces as well as new faces. Looking forward to the 2012 racing season. Let hope we get to celebrate some wins and the passage of the RACINO legislation.
Agreed!
I see Clay claimed a horse today at Hawthorne…
Yes, he did. More information here: https://canterburyracingclub.wordpress.com/2012/04/11/and-we-have-a-horse/
Any thoughts on a MN Bred this year? Seems there are more options in finding the right races at a given distance and those filling; I’m not sure what that would mean in terms of class and competition though.
Tony – If the right one comes along, it could be a possibility. However, there aren’t very many of them and many people that have one won’t be willing to sell them at a fair price with this meet just around the corner. We can touch on this subject a little bit more in a post we’ll be writing up tomorrow. It’s a good question.
This is our first season in the club. Look forward to a fun and exciting time. Great job in finding Great Bam. Let the races begin! Pete and Gloria
When does the 2013 season membership start? How can I sign up?
Not certain at this point Marie. E-mail Jeff Maday at jmaday@canterburypark.com and he can give you more info. Thanks!