Shakopee Horses Take First and Second at Canterbury's $65,000 Minnesota Oaks

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Keewatin Ice won the $65,000 Minnesota Oaks Saturday at by 1 1/2 lengths over Talkin Bout. Both fillies are owned and were bred in Minnesota by Camelia Casby of Shakopee.

Keewatin Ice, ridden by Juan Rivera and trained by Bryan Porter, was the wagering favorite and returned $4.80 for a $2 wager. The 3-year-old gray filly by the sire Intidab has now earned $130,858 in her nine-race career which also includes wins in the $55,000 Northern Lights Debutante and $35,000 MTA Stallion Lassie.

Talkin Bout, ridden by Nik Goodwin, was making her third career start. She is trained by Gary Scherer. Talkin Bout was 8 3/4 lengths clear of third-place finisher Jills Summer Raine.

“We knew that both Keewatin Ice and Talkin Bout would be good early on,” Casby said. “But sometimes they give you a look that tells you they are going to be special. Keewatin Ice made sure to let us know that she was going to be great."

"It’s always great to have a starter in the Oaks,” Casby added. “To run first and second makes this pretty special."

”Keewatin Ice raced outside while tracking the pace. Talkin Bout was taken inside by Goodwin and was blocked on the turn of the 1 mile 70 yard race. At the top of the stretch, Rivera asked Keewatin Ice for run and she responded. Final time for the Oaks was 1:44.89.

“She’s a sweetheart,” Rivera said. “She has a great turn of foot. When she wants to, vroooom, she just goes.”