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Canterbury Park runs on dirt and turf, with about 56% of races on the dirt, racing from 250 yd to 1 mi, with fields averaging 6.7 starters. Every card gets free picks on selected races plus a full-card breakdown for subscribers — 34 Canterbury Park sheets published so far.

Latest Canterbury Park Free Picks

Canterbury Park is not racing today. Below are the free picks from the last Canterbury Park card, August 9, 2026.

Race 1

Allowance · 1 mi · Turf

A clear top rating separates Jackie Paper from the pack in this one-mile turf allowance, but Fleet Brotato and Prince Ben give the race enough depth to make exotics interesting.

win3Jackie PaperML 8/5

Jackie Paper is the class of this field by our TrackWiz rating — an 89.12 against a field where the next closest is Fleet Brotato at 75.98. Trainer Santiago Tranquilino sends her out at 8/5 on the morning line, which feels right given the edge she holds. With an average speed figure of 54, she clocks the fastest of the group, and Alonso Quinonez is a capable pilot who should have her in a good spot on the turf. At a mile, pace control and a clean break matter — expect her to settle in and close.

place6Fleet BrotatoML 3/1

Fleet Brotato draws the 6-hole under Jermaine Bridgmohan and carries a solid 75.98 TrackWiz rating that ranks her second in the field. Her career win percentage sits at just 6%, which means she's a horse who has been competitive without always finishing first — a classic place horse profile. At 3/1 on the morning line, she represents fair value to land in the exacta.

show1Prince BenML 4/1

Prince Ben breaks from the rail with Kelsi Harr and posts a 71.42 rating that puts him third in this field. His 10% career win rate shows he can get there, and rail draws on turf at a mile aren't always a disadvantage if the pace sets up right. At 4/1, he's a solid show anchor for trifecta players looking to round out the ticket.

Race 2

Maiden Special Weight · 7 fur · Dirt

A maiden special weight on the dirt at 7 furlongs where She Believes holds a commanding rating edge, but this is a wide-open maiden field with no previous wins among any of them.

win3She BelievesML 8/5

She Believes tops our TrackWiz ratings at 89.12 in a field where the next best is Risen Power at 62.38 — a significant gap in a maiden field. Trainer Coty W. Rosin puts Eduardo Gallardo up, and Gallardo has been one of the busiest riders on this circuit. Her average speed figure of 53 is middle of the pack, but in maiden company, rating edge often does the heavy lifting. The 8/5 morning line reflects her standing as the clear top choice.

place1Risen PowerML 4/1

Risen Power opened on the morning line at 4/1 and holds the second-best TrackWiz rating in the race at 62.38. Trainer Tena Birdwell gives the mount to Leslie Mawing, and their average speed figure of 54 actually leads the field among horses with recorded figures. In a maiden race where upsets are always possible, Risen Power looks like the most reliable backup.

show2Roots TootnML 6/1

Roots Tootn sits third in our ratings at 57.96 and also clocks a 54 average speed figure, tied for best in the field. The 6/1 morning line offers a touch of value for a horse that isn't far behind Risen Power in the numbers. Trainer Robert Cline pairs with Kelsi Harr, and she's been active at Canterbury all meet. A spot in the trifecta at those odds makes sense.

Race 3

Allowance Optional Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A legitimate pace duel looms in this allowance optional claiming sprint at 5.5 furlongs — Finster and Jackman sit just 0.75 points apart in our ratings, setting up a potential match race with Distorted Pro lurking as the closer.

win3FinsterML 8/5

Finster is razor-thin ahead of Jackman with an 89.12 TrackWiz rating and the best average speed figure in the field at 57 — a meaningful edge in a short sprint. His 35% career win rate is the highest in the race and signals a horse that converts when he fires. Trainer Tony Rengstorf saddles him for Jose Riquelme, and at 8/5 on the morning line, the market agrees he's the one to beat. In a 5.5-furlong contest, that combination of pure speed and rate of winning is hard to fade.

place2JackmanML 9/5

Jackman runs for trainer Edgar Espinoza — the same barn as field filler Face Value — and posts a 88.37 rating with a 32% career win rate that screams competitiveness. His average speed figure of 55 is second in the field, and Constantino Roman gets the call. He's only 0.75 points behind our top pick, meaning if Finster encounters any traffic or pace trouble in the early going, Jackman is right there to capitalize.

show5Distorted ProML 4/1

Distorted Pro gives trainer McLean Robertson a closer-type at 4/1 with an 85.17 rating and an average speed figure of 56 — the second-fastest in the field. His 21% career win rate and morning line odds suggest the market is slightly underrating him relative to the pace scenario. If Finster and Jackman torch each other up front, Manuel Americano can swoop late.

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About the Canterbury Park Racing Surface

Surfaces
Dirt and Turf
Distance range
250 yd to 1 mi
Typical field
6.7 starters
Typical card
7.8 races

Most common race conditions at Canterbury Park: Claiming, Allowance, Maiden Special Weight, Allowance Optional Claiming.

Measured across the last 24 Canterbury Park cards we have handicapped.

Recent Canterbury Park Race Sheets

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Canterbury Park Picks — Common Questions

Is there a free Canterbury Park card?

Yes. Every Canterbury Park race sheet includes free picks with full analysis on selected races, with no account required. The remaining races on the card are part of a TrackWiz subscription.

What surface does Canterbury Park race on?

Canterbury Park cards run on dirt and turf. Across the last 24 cards, roughly 56% of races were on the dirt.

How many races are on a typical Canterbury Park card?

Canterbury Park cards average 7.8 races, with fields of about 6.7 starters. Distances run from 250 yd to 1 mi.

When are Canterbury Park picks published?

Canterbury Park picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 34 Canterbury Park sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.