Canterbury situation has no resolution in sight..

[JohnGalt1]

It is sad.

I would be at Canterbury sitting outside in the grandstand at this moment getting ready to bet the third race.

While the shut down of state government is both party's fault for not reaching an agreement, the shut down of Canterbury Park was asked for by Governor Dayton.

He sent a list of all government services he felt should be deemed essential or non-essential for Judge Gearen to rule on. The Minnesota Zoo, the state lottery and Canterbury---all three which generate revenue to the state--- were ruled non-essential and thus closed.

On appeal the zoo was ruled to re-open.

Canterbury pays for the racing commision one year ahead, so NO state funds would be needed for the cost of the commision, stewards or veterinarians.

Owners and horsemen met Monday morning at 11:30 AM (CT) Horse owners, trainers, and jockeys have to decide if and when to leave to other tracks.

Canterbury is plannning an appeal to be heard early this week.

In 2005, our WONDERFUL state was closed for---if I remember---11 days. The track did not shut down.

On our local Sunday TV news and talk shows, political pundits from both sides were asked how long the state shutdown might last. One week to two months was the range of guesses.