SHAKOPOEE, MN—JULY 26, 2019—Sunday is "Leg Up Day", an annual fundraising event to support jockeys that are injured while riding at Canterbury Park. The Leg Up Fund, a registered 501(c)(3) organization, was established in 2014 to provide temporary, transitional support as riders recover and return to the saddle.

The fund provides direct resources to jockeys and helps give them a "Leg Up" while they recuperate.

Events at the Shakopoee, MN racetrack on Sunday include opportunities for fans to visit with jockeys, get autographs and take photos, participate in a silent auction, and sponsor riders with monetary donations.

""Leg Up Day" is an important event for the racing community and I expect they will embrace this fundraiser once again," Canterbury Park senior director of racing Andrew Offerman said. "Our racing fans, racehorse owners, and trainers, have historically been the most supportive and generous of any in the nation."

Since its inception, Canterbury Park has raised more than $200,000 for the "Leg Up Fund" and provided support to 14 riders. Jockeys support "Leg Up" every race day by opting to contribute $1 per mount and owners also contribute a per start fee.

Sunday's race card at Canterbury Park will include four Quarter Horse trials for the $72,300 Gopher State Futurity (see related story).