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Free Canterbury Park Picks & Predictions

Canterbury Park runs on dirt and turf, with about 55% of races on the dirt, racing from 250 yd to 1 3/8 mi, with fields averaging 6.9 starters. Every card gets free picks on selected races plus a full-card breakdown for subscribers — 51 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, September 19, 2026.

Race 1

Maiden Special Weight · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

A wide-open maiden turf sprint where the top five horses are separated by fewer than seven rating points — expect a competitive pace and a tight finish at the wire.

win5Shimmering JadeML 5/2

Shimmering Jade draws our top rating in this field at 57.5 and posts the best average speed figure of the group at 56 — that's a meaningful edge in a maiden field where a tick of raw ability can be the difference. Trainer Nik G. Goodwin also saddles Avos Rose in this same race, which tells you this barn is confident enough in both runners to double-dip. At 5/2 on the morning line, Jade is fairly priced but not overbet, and jockey Betty Jo Williams gets the call.

place4H'ray for BombayML 3/1

H'ray for Bombay comes in as the morning-line favorite at 3/1 with a solid TrackWiz rating of 56.67 and an average speed of 54, matching Tactical Gamble but with a better overall profile. Julio A. Hernandez aboard gives this one a reliable pilot for a 7½-furlong turf trip where tactical positioning matters. If Shimmering Jade gets the better break, Bombay looks like the most natural runner-up.

show2Mo's Classy LadyML 4/1

Mo's Classy Lady holds a 55.0 rating and checks in with an average speed of 53, which is solid for a maiden turf opener. Trainer Lynn Rarick keeps her competitive on the grass, and at 4/1 she offers enough value to anchor the bottom of your exacta and trifecta tickets.

Race 2

Maiden Special Weight · 5 fur · Dirt

Five-furlong maiden sprint on the dirt with Copper Vixen standing out on ratings, though several first-time starters make pace projection tricky — anything can happen in a field this green.

win5Copper VixenML 3/1

Copper Vixen tops the TrackWiz ratings at 56.67 and carries an average speed of 53 into this five-furlong dash, posting the strongest composite profile in the field. Eduardo Gallardo gets the mount, and trainer Stacey Rushton has the horse pointing here at 3/1 — a price that reflects legitimate public confidence. In a short dirt sprint where speed and quick acceleration are everything, Copper Vixen looks best equipped to handle the distance.

place4Perfect GiftML 7/2

Perfect Gift comes in at 55.83 on our ratings with Kelsi Harr up for trainer Robert N. Cline — no published average speed figure, which suggests this could be a first-out runner whose upside is still unknown. That mystery factor is exactly why 7/2 on the morning line is attractive for the place slot; if she shows any early dash, she could run right into the exacta.

show3Golden StrideML 4/1

Golden Stride rates third in the field at 55.0 with Jermaine V. Bridgmohan getting the call for trainer Patrick Fields. Like Perfect Gift, no prior speed figure is on record, hinting at limited or debut experience — but Bridgmohan is one of the more capable pilots on the Canterbury circuit and can nurse a green horse through a five-furlong scramble. Worth using underneath in trifectas.

Race 3

Allowance · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

Erika Marie and Kaitskate dominate the ratings in this allowance turf route, but both are priced generously enough that the race sets up as a two-horse battle with real value on top.

win7Erika MarieML 6/1

Erika Marie is the standout value in this spot — she carries the top TrackWiz rating in the race at 82.71 and a 33% career win rate, yet the morning line has her at 6/1. That's the kind of overlay that gets TrackWiz analysts excited. Trainer Robert N. Cline puts Kelsi Harr in the irons, and with an average speed of 54 over 7½ furlongs of turf, Erika Marie profiles as a horse who runs her best at this distance and surface. Don't let that price fool you — this is our top pick.

place9KaitskateML 3/1

Kaitskate is nearly as strong, posting a 81.47 rating and carrying a 12% career win rate — not flashy, but consistent. Constantino Roman rides for trainer Joel Berndt, who saddles Kaia's Choice in the same race, showing confidence in both runners. At 3/1, Kaitskate is appropriately priced as a place contender and could easily flip the result on Erika Marie.

show5Aunt Gwen'sML 8/1

Aunt Gwen's is the most intriguing price in the show slot at 8/1 — her 63.12 rating is a significant step below the top two but well clear of the rest of the field. Trainer Michael E. Biehler and jockey Sachin Parris combine here, and with a 54 average speed on the grass, she's capable of latching onto the pace and grinding out a piece. An 8/1 show horse in an exotic is excellent insurance.

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About the Canterbury Park Racing Surface

Surfaces
Dirt and Turf
Distance range
250 yd to 1 3/8 mi
Typical field
6.9 starters
Typical card
7.7 races

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

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

Canterbury Park Results & Payouts

Official finishing order and mutuel payouts for September 3, 2026.

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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 55% of races were on the dirt.

How many races are on a typical Canterbury Park card?

Canterbury Park cards average 7.7 races, with fields of about 6.9 starters. Distances run from 250 yd to 1 3/8 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 51 Canterbury Park sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.