Harry Hernandez rode two Lothenbach-owned thoroughbreds on his way to winning five times in all on Canterbury's annual day of racing for state-bred horses.

By Rachel Blount

September 10, 2023 at 4:37AM

Canterbury Park in Shakopee. (Richard Tsong-Taatarii, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Lothenbach Stables had a triumphant night at Saturday's Festival of Champions, making three trips to the winner's circle at Canterbury Park. Jockey Harry Hernandez was a frequent visitor, too, racking up five victories on Canterbury's annual day of racing for Minnesota-bred horses.

Hernandez rode two Lothenbach-owned thoroughbreds — Midnight Current and Frosty View — to impressive wins. Midnight Current captured the $75,000 Princess Elaine Minnesota Distaff Turf Championship for the second consecutive year. Frosty View won the $100,000 Northern Lights Futurity, drawing off to a 4½-length victory.

Lothenbach Stables won the Northern Lights for the fourth year in a row, while Midnight Current earned her ninth victory in 12 races on the Canterbury turf.

Hernandez also won the $75,000 Blair's Cove Minnesota Turf Championship aboard Jose Patio, along with two non-stakes races. Lothenbach Stables' third victory came with Charlie's Penny in the $75,000 Bella Notte Minnesota Distaff Sprint Championship.

Other stakes winners Saturday were Xtreme Diva in the $100,000 Northern Lights Debutante and Doctor Oscar in the $75,000 Crocrock Minnesota Sprint Championship.

A total of $1,431,366 was wagered on the 10-race card, fourth-most in the event's 30-year history.

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Rachel Blount

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Rachel Blount is a sports reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune who covers a variety of topics, including the Olympics, Wild, college sports and horse racing. She has written extensively about Minnesota's Olympic athletes and has covered pro and college hockey since joining the staff in 1990.

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