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Canterbury Park Picks & Predictions — June 13, 2026

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Race 15CopperjacketML 9/56:10 PM EDT

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Canterbury Park is open for business on a beautiful Saturday afternoon — partly cloudy skies, 72°F, and what looks like a genuinely fun 7-race card to dig into. Conditions are about as good as it gets for mid-June in Minnesota, and with a mix of dirt sprints, turf routes, and everything from maiden claimers to allowance company, there's something here for every kind of player.

Today's card runs the full spectrum of conditions — we've got maiden claimers kicking things off, a pair of 7½-furlong turf claimers in Races 5 and 7, and an allowance test in Race 4 that features our most intriguing value angle of the afternoon. Seven races, two surfaces, and TrackWiz analysis on every single one of them.

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Race 1

6:10 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

A five-horse maiden claiming opener where two horses separate themselves from the pack on TrackWiz ratings, setting up a likely duel between the top two numbers in the field.

win5CopperjacketML 9/5

Copperjacket tops our TrackWiz ratings at 88.83 in a field that drops off sharply after the top two, and trainer Tony Rengstorf puts Eduardo Gallardo in the irons — a confident jockey booking for a debut or returner. The 9/5 morning line makes this the public's choice, but the rating edge is legitimate, sitting nearly four points clear of the next-best horse. In a maiden field where experience is limited across the board, that margin of superiority is hard to dismiss.

place1Road RulesML 5/2

Road Rules checks in with an 84.81 TrackWiz rating — second-best in the race — and draws the rail with Constantino Roman up. Roman is one of the busiest riders at Canterbury this meet, giving the connections reliable veteran hands in what figures to be a front-running or stalking trip at seven furlongs. Even at 5/2, there's solid each-way value if Copperjacket hits any trouble.

show4StaufML 2/1

Stauf drew the morning-line favor at 2/1, so the crowd clearly respects this one despite a 60.54 TrackWiz rating that slots third in this field. Trainer Jose Silva Jr. has a second entry in the race (Ruly's Street), which sometimes signals the barn is targeting this spot hard. At even money or better in the show pool, Stauf is a reasonable exotic saver.

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Race 2

6:40 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

This starter optional claiming sprint features a pair of horses with legitimate win percentages battling a lightly-raced morning-line chalk, making pace and class the keys to sorting it out.

win5Words of WisdomML 2/1

Words of Wisdom is the standout here — an 88.54 TrackWiz rating leads the field by a comfortable margin, and a 28% career win rate tells you this horse knows how to close out a race. Trainer Tony Rengstorf saddles Alonso Quinonez, one of the sharper pilot-trainer combos at Canterbury right now. Posting at 2/1 on the morning line, this isn't a steal, but the combination of top rating and proven winning form makes Words of Wisdom the most trustworthy single in the early races.

place3Fort WarrenML 4/1

Fort Warren is sneaky-interesting at 4/1. A 78.41 TrackWiz rating is right on par with Dual Monarchy, and a 23% career win rate in the optional claiming ranks suggests this horse has competed and won at a similar level before. Manuel Americano has been reliable in the irons at Canterbury, and if the pace gets honest up front, Fort Warren's profile looks like a horse that can close into a soft pace scenario.

show1Dual MonarchyML 3/1

Dual Monarchy holds a 78.17 TrackWiz rating — essentially a dead heat with Fort Warren — but the 8% career win rate raises a flag. Still, trainer Robert N. Cline keeps this one competitive on numbers, and Kelsi Harr gets the call. At 3/1, Dual Monarchy is a reasonable show anchor in exacta or trifecta tickets given the tight rating cluster in the middle of this field.

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Our three free races give you a strong foundation for the day. On the dirt, Copperjacket opens the card as a 9/5 morning-line favorite in the maiden claimer at 7 furlongs, posting one of the stronger TrackWiz ratings in the early races (88.83). Race 2's Starter Optional Claiming brings Words of Wisdom into the picture at 2/1 — a manageable price for what our analysis projects as a well-positioned contender in a field that should offer legitimate pace to run at. Then we shift to the turf for Race 3, a 5-furlong sprint where High Probability matches Copperjacket's 88.83 rating at the same 9/5 morning-line price.

One thing to watch across all three of these free races: the 7-furlong dirt sprints in Races 1 and 2 could see front-end pace if multiple speed horses load in, which sometimes sets up a late-running type to pounce. Keep an eye on post positions and scratch activity before you finalize any tickets.

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Race 3

7:10 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

The card shifts to the turf for this five-furlong claiming sprint, and a tight trio at the top of the morning line makes this one of the most competitive races on the afternoon.

win3High ProbabilityML 9/5

High Probability carries an 88.83 TrackWiz rating — tops in the field — and trainer Troy A. Bethke sends out Manuel Americano, a jockey who's been sharp on the Canterbury turf. The 9/5 morning line reflects public confidence, and while the speed figure advantage isn't enormous, posting the highest number in a five-horse claiming turf sprint is all you need to anchor your tickets. A 15% career win rate in the claiming ranks shows this horse is competitive but has room to improve, which is often the profile of a horse ready to fire.

place2Martini ManML 8/5

Martini Man is the most proven winner in this field, plain and simple. A 28% career win rate combined with an 84.71 TrackWiz rating makes him a legitimate threat to steal the show at 8/5 — he may even be the public's play by post time. Eduardo Gallardo rides for trainer Coty W. Rosin, and their comfort on Canterbury's turf is a factor in a short five-furlong sprint where breaks and early positioning matter enormously.

show1VeracruzML 5/1

Veracruz is worth including in tickets at 5/1. A 14% career win rate and a 69.95 rating slot this one clearly third in the pecking order, but trainer Stacey Rushton entered a second horse in the race (Go the Distance), which sometimes signals the barn sees a live field and is doubling up their chances. At 5/1, Veracruz is solid show value if the top two get tangled up early.

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Race 4

7:40 PM EDT

Allowance · 7 fur · Dirt

The allowance level brings out a deeper six-horse field at seven furlongs, with a potential overlay lurking at the top of the TrackWiz ratings despite being dismissed by the morning line.

win2Flatter Me BillyML 9/2

Flatter Me Billy is the top-rated horse in this allowance at 84.90 and carries a 33% career win rate — that's the best closing record in the race by a wide margin. What's most intriguing is the 9/2 morning line, which represents a significant disconnect from TrackWiz's assessment. Trainer Stacey Rushton puts Alonso Quinonez up, a capable pilot who handles pace pressure well at seven furlongs. If the public is underestimating this horse, the price could be there at the windows.

place4Ye Ole JokerML 2/1

Ye Ole Joker posts a 70.16 TrackWiz rating and a 16% win rate — respectable numbers for this level — and trainer McLean Robertson also has Plinko Chip in the race, suggesting the barn has multiple weapons. Jose Riquelme rides, and at 2/1 morning line, this is the second choice with legitimate credentials to fill the exacta spot behind Flatter Me Billy if the pace sets up for a stalker.

show5Our Best SongML 5/1

Our Best Song has the same 55 average speed as Flatter Me Billy and Plinko Chip, which means on raw early pace the field is tightly bunched. A 66.97 rating and 11% career win rate aren't flashy, but Eduardo Gallardo is a confident booking and trainer Valorie Lund may have this one pointed for this exact spot. At 5/1, Our Best Song is a viable trifecta bottom in a race where the middle of the field is genuinely competitive.

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Race 5

8:10 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

Seven-and-a-half furlongs on the turf is a quirky distance that rewards horses with stamina and tactical speed — and one horse stands well clear of this claiming field on the TrackWiz numbers.

win1Flying MartiniML 2/1

Flying Martini enters as the clear TrackWiz top pick at 88.54 — more than 20 points clear of the second-best horse — and a 28% career win rate reinforces that this horse is a legitimate competitor, not just a paper number. Eduardo Gallardo rides for trainer Coty W. Rosin, and this pair showed up together on the turf card in Race 3 as well, suggesting Rosin is comfortable putting his horses on the grass today. At 2/1 morning line, the price isn't generous, but the quality separation in this field makes Flying Martini the safest single on the back half of the card.

place5Matt's LuckML 3/1

Matt's Luck is the only other horse in this race with a rating above 60, checking in at 68.48 with an 8% career win rate. Manuel Americano pilots for trainer McLean Robertson, who has horses spread across multiple races today — a sign the stable is active and pointed toward this meet. At 3/1, Matt's Luck makes sense as the place half of a straight exacta with Flying Martini.

show4More Money MoML 8/1

More Money Mo is a flier at 8/1 but earns a spot in trifecta tickets based on one angle: trainer Edgar Espinoza also has Arjun for Karz in this race, and when a barn enters two horses in a turf route, they've often identified a soft spot in the field. A 48.64 rating and 3% career win rate aren't inspiring, but Constantino Roman in the irons gives the horse a fighting chance if the pace collapses late.

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Race 6

8:40 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

An all-maiden special weight field over five-and-a-half furlongs on dirt — some of these horses may be first-time starters, making raw ratings and trainer patterns the primary handicapping tools.

win6Make It HappenML 3/1

Make It Happen towers over this field with an 87.08 TrackWiz rating, the largest single-horse advantage of any race on today's card. Trainer Tony Rengstorf puts Eduardo Gallardo up, and that's a jockey-trainer combo that's appeared multiple times today — they clearly trust each other. At 3/1 on the morning line, this isn't a longshot, but finding a maiden special weight horse this far ahead on the ratings is exactly the kind of spot TrackWiz is built to identify.

place3Soup There It IsML 5/2

Soup There It Is draws at 5/2 with a 57.50 TrackWiz rating — second in the field — for trainer McLean Robertson, who also saddles Heavenly Tactic. Robertson having two in this race is worth noting: dual entries often mean a trainer is confident the field is soft enough for one of them to hit the board. No average speed is on file for this horse, which may indicate a first-time starter, so the rating and trainer angle carry extra weight.

show2Heavenly TacticML 9/2

Heavenly Tactic rates at 54.17 alongside Risen Power, creating a virtual tie for third in this field. The edge here is the McLean Robertson barn connection — with Soup There It Is also in the race, this trainer duo gives the stable two legitimate shots to land in the exacta and trifecta. Jose Riquelme takes the mount, and at 9/2, Heavenly Tactic is a cost-effective show ticket in what figures to be a wide-open maiden affair.

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Race 7

9:10 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

The closing turf route features a clear TrackWiz standout against a field of horses with varying win percentages, but the pace scenario over seven-and-a-half furlongs could mix things up for longshot hunters.

win6Island JiveML 8/5

Island Jive posts an 89.12 TrackWiz rating — the highest win-pick rating on today's entire card — and trainer Bennie L. Woolley Jr. also saddles Radio Charlie in this race, adding intrigue to the barn's intentions. Manuel Americano has been one of the more effective riders at Canterbury this meet, and the 8/5 morning line reflects how clearly the public respects this horse. A 9% career win rate may seem modest, but in a claiming turf route, consistent placing matters as much as wins, and the rating separation here is decisive.

place2Radio CharlieML 3/1

Radio Charlie is the value play in this race at 3/1, carrying a 78.08 TrackWiz rating and a 16% career win rate — better than Island Jive on that metric. Trainer Bennie L. Woolley Jr. having two horses in the same race sometimes means the stable is fishing for a board finish from either, and Alonso Quinonez gives Radio Charlie an experienced hand over the turf. If Island Jive gets squeezed or encounters traffic in the late stages, Radio Charlie looks like the prime beneficiary.

show4Charging DarlingML 9/2

Charging Darling profiles as a tough-luck horse who keeps showing up at 14% career wins and a solid 58.84 rating. Trainer Troy A. Bethke has three horses in this race — Cousin Lollie, Beautiful Judge, and Charging Darling — which is an unusually large stable presence suggesting Bethke sees real opportunity in this spot. Eduardo Gallardo rides, and at 9/2, Charging Darling is the logical trifecta bottom behind the two TrackWiz top selections.

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Bottom line for today: Copperjacket and High Probability are the anchors in the free races, Words of Wisdom is a prime win-bet candidate in Race 2, and Island Jive looks like the class of the card heading into Race 7. It's a playable afternoon with solid weather and a surface that should play fair on both dirt and turf. Subscribers get pace projections, exotic breakdowns, and every angle we've identified across all 7 races — full card analysis is waiting for you at /pricing. Good luck out there.

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