'Eden Prairie' Races at Canterbury Park

Eden Prairie racehorse owner Robert Lothenbach will be back at the track this weekend with a horse named "Eden Prairie" in the city's honor. 

Already successful this season at Canterbury Park, Lothenbach's horse Mister Marti Gras won the Mystic Lake Mile on July 13.

Eden Prairie will take on seven other 3-year old fillies in the $100,000 Northbound Pride Oaks on Saturday. The Oaks is one mile on the turf.

Eden Prairie could end up being the lone speed in the race, according to the Daily Racing Form. "With a short run into the first turn, having the rail and the speed to shake loose could be vital," according to the racing publication.

This Weekend

Nature Rocks: Outdoor Center Open House
Friday, Aug. 9
6-8 p.m.
Outdoor Center
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Movies in the Park: Mary Poppins
Friday, Aug. 9
7:30-10:30 p.m.
Staring Lake Amphitheatre
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Fix-It Clinic
Saturday, Aug. 10
Noon-4 p.m.
Senior Center
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Star Watch Astronomy: Pre-Preseid
Saturday, Aug. 10
8:30-10 p.m.
Staring Lake Observatory
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Running for Victory 5K
Sunday, Aug. 11
9:30 a.m.
Staring Lake Park

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Next Week

KidStock: Wendy's Wiggle, Jiggle Jam
Tuesday, Aug. 13
10:30 a.m.
Staring Lake Amphitheatre
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County Road 61/Flying Cloud Drive Reconstruction Open House Meeting
Wednesday, Aug. 14
5-7 p.m.
City Center
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