Shakopee, Minn. – Canterbury Park racing officials in cooperation with the Minnesota Racing Commission state veterinarian and Minnesota HBPA have postponed tonight’s live racing program, rescheduling the eight-race card for Thursday, August 24 due to a projected excessive heat index this evening. Racing on Thursday will begin at 5:00 p.m. CT with races carded for tonight being run Thursday as drawn.

“In keeping with safety protocols, we have determined the best course of action is to run Saturday’s program on Thursday evening,” Director of Racing Chris Merz said.

Tomorrow’s card will go on as scheduled at 1:00 p.m. with considerably better temperatures forecasted.