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Canterbury Park Picks & Predictions — June 6, 2026

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Race 12May SurpriseML 7/26:10 PM EDT

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Happy Saturday at Canterbury Park, where the weather gods are fully cooperating — clear skies, 85°F, and firm footing expected across both the dirt and turf courses. That's good news if you like your races run to form, and today's 7-race card gives you plenty to dig into.

The card is nicely balanced between surfaces, with three turf races and four dirt affairs spread across distances ranging from a sharp 5-furlong sprint to a full mile on the green. Two stakes races anchor the middle of the card, giving this Saturday a genuine headliner feel.

Our TrackWiz ratings cover all 7 races, with free full analysis on the first three and premium breakdowns unlocking the rest — including both stakes and a pair of turf allowances where the real value is hiding.

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Race 1

6:10 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

A wide-open maiden turf sprint where the morning line favorite is well off the top TrackWiz rating — and the numbers point to a potential upset brewing at a juicy price.

win2May SurpriseML 7/2

May Surprise tops our TrackWiz ratings at 85.14 — a significant margin over the rest of this maiden field — despite going off at 7/2 on the morning line. That gap between rating and odds is exactly the kind of overlay we look for. Trainer Esteban Martinez puts Eduardo Gallardo in the irons, a strong book-end pairing for a maiden debut on the turf. In a field where nobody has a win to their name, raw ratings do a lot of the heavy lifting, and May Surprise leads the way.

place4KaitskateML 3/1

Kaitskate lands the fourth slot for trainer Joel Berndt and jockey Constantino Roman, carrying a 60.81 TrackWiz rating that slots in solidly among this maiden bunch. The 3/1 morning line suggests the market respects this runner without going overboard on it. With an average speed figure matching the field's mid-pack, Kaitskate profiles as a horse who keeps a clean trip and finishes — ideal for place coverage.

show3Instant LoveML 2/1

Instant Love is the morning line favorite at 2/1 under Manuel Americano for trainer McLean Robertson, yet our ratings (58.33) place this horse third in the field — a mild concern. That said, the public will be on this runner, and show payoffs could be slim if it fires. Keep Instant Love in your exotics as a hedge, but don't let the favorite's chalk price fool you into overweighting it.

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Race 2

6:40 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

The claiming ranks on dirt feature a pair of Tena Birdwell runners splitting the pace picture, while a big-number underdog from a different barn quietly owns the top TrackWiz rating.

win4Laws of ManML 5/1

Laws of Man is our top-rated horse in this field at 84.17 — well clear of the Birdwell pair — and carries a 21% career win rate that ties for the best in the race. Manuel Americano picks up the mount for trainer Ronald L. Westermann, and the speed figure edge (avg 56) is the best on the board. At 5/1 on the morning line, this is a genuine overlay situation: a horse the market underrates while our analysis says he's the class of the field.

place3Awesome FantasyML 2/1

Awesome Fantasy comes in with a 68.44 rating for trainer Tena Birdwell and Eduardo Gallardo, and the avg speed figure of 55 gives this mare a real edge over most of the field. At 2/1, she's the public's choice to challenge, and a place ticket makes sense given the Birdwell barn's dual entry — having two horses in the race can work for or against you, but Awesome Fantasy profiles as the stable's stronger runner.

show5Awesome MoveML 7/2

Awesome Move is the second Birdwell runner at 7/2, rated 66.73 and sitting right behind stablemate Awesome Fantasy in both our numbers and the morning line. The 54 avg speed figure is respectable and trainer Birdwell clearly likes both horses' chances — entering two horses in the same race usually means you've got live ammunition. Fausto Henrique Da Silva handles the mount, and show coverage on Awesome Move makes sense in an exotic sequence.

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We're kicking things off with three solid free races that span both surfaces. May Surprise (7/2 morning line) tops our list in the Maiden Special Weight opener on the turf — at an 85.14 TrackWiz rating, she's our highest-rated free pick and worth a close look at a price that offers real value. In Race 2, Laws of Man draws our eye in the 7-furlong dirt claimer at 5/1 — a legitimate overlay if the pace sets up the way we expect. Then Pat's Paddock Pick comes in as our most confident free-race call, sporting an 87.59 rating and a 2/1 morning line in the Race 3 allowance optional claiming sprint on the turf — short odds, but the number backs it up.

One thread connecting these three: with firm turf conditions and a fast main track likely in this heat, front-runners and presser types should get every opportunity today. Keep that pace scenario in mind as you handicap.

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Race 3

7:35 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

A short turf sprint under allowance optional claiming conditions sets up as a two-horse war at the top of the ratings, with a massive longshot lurking that's worth a flier in the exotics.

win4Pat's Paddock PickML 2/1

Pat's Paddock Pick posts the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 87.59 and brings a 28% career win rate — the best among the frontrunners. The 56 avg speed figure leads the contenders and Constantino Roman is aboard for trainer Esteban Martinez, who knows how to place horses in these spot races. The 2/1 morning line is fair for a horse this dominant in the ratings, making Pat's Paddock Pick a confident win selection.

place6BodenheimerML 3/1

Bodenheimer is razor-close in the ratings at 87.08 — just half a point behind the top pick — and posts the same 28% career win rate with a 57 avg speed figure that actually edges out Pat's Paddock Pick. Manuel Americano rides for trainer Valorie Lund, and at 3/1 this horse offers genuine each-way value. If the pace scenario sets up a closer, Bodenheimer has the raw numbers to pounce late.

show1High ProbabilityML 12/1

High Probability is our show pick at a whopping 12/1 morning line, and here's the value angle: a 16% career win rate in an optional claiming event shows this runner belongs at the level, even if the rating (56.43) sits a tier below the top two. Trainer Troy A. Bethke puts Alonso Quinonez up, and in a five-furlong turf sprint where pace can get messy, an honest closer at double-digit odds can sneak into the exotics. Toss High Probability into your trifectas at minimum.

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Race 4

8:05 PM EDT

Stakes · 6 fur · Dirt

A stakes race on dirt that looks like a one-horse show on paper — but at 3/5, the favorite has to deliver the goods, and there's real intrigue in who can fill out the exotics.

win2Thunders RocknrollML 3/5

Thunders Rocknroll carries a 90.00 TrackWiz rating — the maximum in our system — and backs it up with a 34% career win rate, the highest in this field. Manuel Americano rides for trainer Patrick E. Swan, a pairing that commands attention at the stakes level. Yes, 3/5 is a short price to bet into, but when a horse this dominant shows up in a five-horse stakes field, the win bet is often the right call — just pair it with place and show tickets to maximize return on your investment.

place3Lover GirlML 5/1

Lover Girl rates out at 70.72 for trainer Nik G. Goodwin and jockey Alonso Quinonez, sitting a full 19 points clear of the rest of the non-favorite runners. The 54 avg speed figure suggests she can handle the six-furlong dirt distance, and at 5/1 she's the most logical beneficiary if the heavy chalk stumbles. In a stakes race with just five runners, a place ticket on Lover Girl at that price is solid exotic coverage.

show1Ann AleeML 3/1

Ann Alee brings a 27% career win rate — tied for second in the field — and trainer Michael E. Biehler puts Luis A. Fuentes on board at 3/1 on the morning line. The rating (53.98) is modest by stakes standards, but this runner's experience and respectable win percentage say she competes. In a short field where even a minor pace wobble can shake things up, Ann Alee is the sensible show hedge.

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Race 5

8:35 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi · Turf

A full field allowance mile on the turf with a clear ratings leader, but a competitive cluster in the middle of the card makes the exotics appealing.

win6Sushi ManML 2/1

Sushi Man heads this field with an 88.54 TrackWiz rating and a 25% career win rate — both tops in the race — going postward at a fair 2/1 morning line. Eduardo Gallardo takes the reins for trainer Coty W. Rosin, who has handled turf routing well. Over a full mile on the Canterbury turf, Sushi Man's combination of strong ratings and solid win percentage gives us every reason to make this our top selection.

place5Batter UpML 7/2

Batter Up sits at 73.31 in our ratings and posts an 18% career win rate for trainer McLean Robertson and jockey Manuel Americano. At 7/2, this runner profiles as a horse with enough class to threaten at allowance level while offering a touch of value over the shorter-priced horses. The avg speed figure of 53 is respectable for the distance, and if Sushi Man gets a contested pace, Batter Up is well-positioned to pick up the pieces.

show3Found JordanML 4/1

Found Jordan rates 67.82 for trainer Virginia Peters and jockey Fausto Henrique Da Silva — third in the field on our numbers — at 4/1 on the morning line. In a seven-horse mile on turf, pace scenarios can get complicated, and a horse with this kind of rating at fair odds deserves show coverage. Found Jordan rounds out the exotics nicely and at 4/1 isn't exactly giving anything away.

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Race 6

9:05 PM EDT

Stakes · 6 fur · Dirt

A loaded six-furlong dirt stakes race with three horses bunched in a tight rating cluster — but one runner's eye-popping 54% career win rate makes the case for a clear top pick.

win7Street WarriorML 9/5

Street Warrior leads our ratings at 88.83 and owns a jaw-dropping 54% career win rate — by far the highest in this field and one of the most impressive marks you'll see on a race card. Constantino Roman rides for trainer Joel Berndt, and at 9/5, this is a case where the morning line actually seems light given how dominant the win percentage is. When a horse wins more than half its career starts at the stakes level, you play it with confidence.

place3Distorted ProML 3/1

Distorted Pro rates 79.92 — second in this field — with a 22% career win rate and a 56 avg speed figure that matches the top tier. Eduardo Gallardo rides for trainer McLean Robertson, who also saddles Towner Too and Heavenlyconveyance in this race. At 3/1, Distorted Pro is the logical choice to run into the exacta: strong numbers, a live rider, and a trainer who clearly feels good about this runner given the three-horse entry.

show4ThealligatorhunterML 9/2

Thealligatorhunter checks in at 76.53 on our ratings with an impressive 34% career win rate and the top avg speed figure in the race at 57. Alonso Quinonez rides for Tim P. Padilla — a respected barn — and at 9/2 this horse has been underestimated a bit by the morning line. The speed figure edge alone makes Thealligatorhunter worth including in trifectas, and the career win rate screams competitive.

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Race 7

9:35 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

Eight runners go five furlongs on the turf in an allowance optional claiming sprint — and while a dominant career winner heads the TrackWiz ratings, a pair of live tickets behind him make this race a trifecta player's dream.

win8Big PopML 5/2

Big Pop is the horse to beat here, carrying an 86.31 TrackWiz rating and a career win rate of 46% — the highest in the field by a wide margin and the kind of number that wins races consistently at this level. Manuel Americano takes the mount for trainer Jose Silva, Jr., and the 57 avg speed figure tops the board. At 5/2, Big Pop isn't value, but it's the right price for the most accomplished horse in the field — play it to win and use it on top of your exotics.

place7Vesper ChicksML 6/1

Vesper Chicks rates 82.71 — comfortably second in this race — and goes postward at 6/1 for trainer Tim P. Padilla with Alonso Quinonez aboard. That morning line looks a bit generous for a horse with this rating profile, and in a five-furlong turf dash where speed figures carry extra weight, Vesper Chicks has the numbers to place. The 16% career win rate is modest, but the TrackWiz rating suggests this runner is improving and ready to step up.

show1Birdie Be GoneML 7/2

Birdie Be Gone brings a 36% career win rate — second only to Big Pop in this field — and a 74.37 TrackWiz rating that slots in solidly at third. Luis A. Fuentes rides for trainer Michael E. Biehler, and with a 56 avg speed figure on five furlongs of turf, this horse has the profile to run a big race at 7/2. The win rate alone says Birdie Be Gone hits the board more often than not, making the show ticket a strong value in this competitive sprint.

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Bottom line: Canterbury Park is serving up a clean, fast track and a card with genuine teeth — two stakes, three turf races, and multiple live longshots sprinkled throughout. Our free best bets (May Surprise, Laws of Man, Pat's Paddock Pick) give every reader a strong starting point, and subscribers get the full picture on a stakes-heavy back half that's ripe for exacta and Pick 4 plays. Good luck out there — let's make it a profitable Saturday.

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