77 entered for Canterbury Park opener on May 18

Entries were taken Saturday morning for the May 18 opening night eight-race program. A Minnesota bred maiden sprint was oversubscribed with three also eligibles. Two of the eight contests will be run on the already lush turf course.

“This is a great start,” Sr. Manager of Racing Operations Amber Carlisle said. “Many of the horses on the grounds are ready to race.”

Several known quantities are out in force. Hall of Fame trainer Mac Robertson has nine entered across six races. Defending...