Doths Have Fun in the Racing Business
Wisconsin horse owners discuss buying to build stock as the market recovers. Pete Doth outlines costs from $2,500 for a trained two year old to $50,000 for a stable setup, favors partnerships for risk sharing, and notes Canterbury Downs plans a seasonal swing from Minnesota to Churchill Downs and Tampa Bay.
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Canterbury Downs
Shakopee
Minn
Churchill Downs
Tampa Bay Downs
Miami
Equine quarantine rules eyed for interstate horse imports
Kitz Cleary reports the State Agriculture Board approved rules easing import of equine animals and creating approved quarantine stations. Federal guidelines require quarantine and negative CEM tests before release. No Midwest quarantine stations exist presently.
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The
State Agriculture Board
Midwest
Canterbury Downs Race Schedule and Access Details
Canterbury Downs lies 20 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis and 35 miles from St. Paul. Races run five days weekly from Wednesday to Sunday plus holidays through Oct 15, with 4 p.m. starts on weekdays and 2 p.m. starts on weekends. General admission is 2.50, Club House 4.50, Turf Club private. reserved seats extra. Group sales available at 612 445 RACE.
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Canterbury Downs
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Wis race betting debate weighs Wisconsin track viability
Wisconsin debate on parimutuel racing centers on revenue and demand. Illinois reports 1.5 billion dollars wagered in 1982 with about a quarter from Wisconsin fans, suggesting state direct taxes could fund county fair and 4 H programs. Observers question if Canterbury Downs saturates the market and whether Wisconsin can support another track near population centers.
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Illinois Racing Commission
Illinois
Wisconsin
Pari-Mutuel Racing
James R. Laird
Wisconsin Horse Foundation
Wisconsin Breeders and Harness Horse Association
Dave Storing
Boyceville
Canterbury Downs
Canterbury
Minnesota
Santa Anita Park
July Horse Calendar outlines events across Wisconsin venues
The Horse Calendar lists harness racing and open horse shows across Wisconsin this July. Highlights include Neillsville July 4, Fort Atkinson Three Gaits Open show, Montello Open show, Tomah Saddle Club speed and roping July 9, Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Mid-Summerfest July 12-13, and Wazee Riders July 13. BHSA approved events, contact numbers provided.
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Neillsville
Liberty Hill Stables
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin Horse Racing Association
Westfield
Phil Zieman
Montello
Hwy
BHSA
Tomah
Marlin Stoker
Broken Cinch Saddle Club
Fond du Lac County Fairground
Linda Walsh
Jackson County
Black River Falls
Marion Harelson
Waushara County Horse Council
Janet Woolrich
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Kitz Cleary
Pete
Kathleen
Danielle
Lara
Sunny Dew
Mr. Doth
Pete Doth
Ag Board
Rick Elbaor
Amery
Polk County
Valley Fair Amusement Park
Valley Fair
Frank Holty
Spring Grove
Rochester
Mr. Storing
Milwaukee
Arlington Park
Hudson
St. A
Chicago
Twin Cities
Peter Doth
Frederic
Madison
Superior
State
Larry Bortstein
Bortstein
Darlington
Amherst
Elizabeth St. Baraboo
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