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Canterbury Park Picks & Predictions — June 20, 2026

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Race 14I'll Make BankML 7/26:10 PM EDT

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Canterbury Park is open for business on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon — clear skies, 74°F, and a 7-race card that gives you everything from maiden sprints to a turf mile that should draw some real eyeballs. Conditions are about as good as it gets in Minnesota this time of year, and a firm turf course means we're expecting honest fractions and reliable form.

The card has something for every kind of player. You've got a pair of allowance turf sprints (Races 5 and 7) that set up beautifully for pace analysis, a claiming race that could produce a live price, and a maiden special weight where first-time starters always keep things interesting. Seven races, a lot of angles — let's break it down.

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Race 1

6:10 PM EDT

Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

A clear two-horse top in this 6-furlong dirt allowance, but the morning line and TrackWiz ratings tell different stories — creating a genuine betting angle between the chalk and a juicy overlay.

win4I'll Make BankML 7/2

I'll Make Bank (No. 4) carries the top TrackWiz rating in this field at 86.35, outpacing even the morning-line favorite Got Ghosted, and that kind of model edge at 7/2 is exactly the spot we look for. Jermaine Bridgmohan is aboard, giving this horse an experienced pilot for a 6-furlong dirt sprint. The 11% career win rate looks modest, but TrackWiz ratings weigh recent form and pace quality heavily, and that 86.35 number suggests the form is trending up. At morning-line odds of 7/2, this is a genuine value play against the favorite.

place5Got GhostedML 7/5

Got Ghosted (No. 5) owns the field's best average speed figure at 55 and draws the morning-line favoritism at 7/5, so there's real talent here — the question is whether the TrackWiz model's slight downgrade relative to I'll Make Bank shows up on the board. Eduardo Gallardo is a capable hand in this spot and the 17% career win rate gives the horse a credible win profile. Solid place coverage at minimum.

show3RocknsockconectionML 3/1

Rocknsockconection (No. 3) brings the best career win percentage in the field at 33% — that's a horse that knows how to get to the wire in front. The 63.73 TrackWiz rating lags behind the top two, but in a race where pace could set up for a presser, trainer Michael Biehler's runner is worth including in your exotics to round out the ticket.

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Race 2

6:40 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

Tim Padilla sends out two runners in this 7-furlong dirt Allowance Optional Claiming, and one of them tops the TrackWiz board by a significant margin — making stable management the key story here.

win4OutofthedarkML 2/1

Outofthedark (No. 4) is the standout of this card with a TrackWiz rating of 88.54, the highest in the field by a clear margin, and Alonso Quinonez gets the call. A 20% career win rate is quietly strong for this level, and at 2/1 on the morning line, the price isn't a steal — but when your model says this horse is clearly the best, you don't overthink it. Seven furlongs on dirt is a distance that rewards tactical pace awareness, and Quinonez has the ring experience to place this horse correctly.

place1RiversideML 9/2

Riverside (No. 1) is the value angle in the place spot — at 9/2 on the morning line, this horse is being underestimated relative to its 80.47 TrackWiz rating, which is second-best in the field. A 10% career win rate understates the overall form profile, and Luis Fuentes knows this track well. If Outofthedark gets shuffled back in traffic, Riverside could steal the advantage.

show2R N R AudibleML 8/1

R N R Audible (No. 2) at 8/1 morning line is where the show exotics get interesting — a 21% career win rate is the best in the field and speaks to a horse that competes consistently. The 73.89 TrackWiz rating puts this Constantino Roman mount solidly in the mix, and trainer Tim Padilla running two horses in the same race tells you he's confident in his barn's form right now.

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Our three free previews — Races 1, 2, and 3 — cover the early part of the card and give you a real foundation to build from. On the dirt, I'll Make Bank (Race 1, 7/2 morning line) headlines a 6-furlong allowance, while Outofthedark (Race 2, 2/1) stretches out to 7 furlongs in the allowance optional claiming ranks. Both races set up as pace-centric affairs on a dry, fast-playing dirt surface — the kind of day where closers can struggle if the pace doesn't hot up enough.

The standout of the free trio, though, is Race 3's turf mile allowance, where Whatsyourobjective comes in at 9/5 on the morning line with a TrackWiz rating of 88.83 — the highest of any free-race top pick on today's card. Firm turf, a classic route distance, and a horse with the numbers to back it up. That's a play worth circling right now.

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Race 3

7:10 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi · Turf

The turf mile at Canterbury sets up as a trainer showcase for Joel Berndt, who saddles three of the six starters — but it's the morning-line second choice who carries the biggest TrackWiz number and could outrun his odds.

win4WhatsyourobjectiveML 9/5

Whatsyourobjective (No. 4) is the clear top-rated horse in this turf mile at 88.83, which is the highest rating across all six runners by a substantial gap. Manuel Americano picks this one up for the Berndt barn — interestingly, the trainer also runs Airmail Flyer and It's Miles, but clearly the connections trust Americano to pilot the main chance. At 9/5 morning line, you're not getting a windfall, but when the TrackWiz number is this dominant and the class lines up, you play it straight.

place5RamblingamblinmanML 7/2

Ramblingamblinman (No. 5) is an interesting place play under Jermaine Bridgmohan for Bruce Riecken — a 65.75 TrackWiz rating puts this horse solidly third in the field's rankings, and 7/2 morning line offers fair value. The 5% career win rate is a flag, but on turf over a mile where pace can be deceptive, horses with the right running style can hit the board even without a history of wins.

show2Able SeamanML 2/1

Able Seaman (No. 2) at 2/1 is the morning-line co-second choice and brings a 63.06 TrackWiz rating, making this a three-horse grouping at the top of the card. The 7% career win rate is the knock on Constantino Roman's mount, but for show purposes and exotic coverage, this horse's form profile under the Michael Biehler barn is worth including. Good all-around profile for trifecta construction.

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Race 4

7:40 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

A sharp class standout emerges in this 7-furlong dirt claiming event, with one runner posting both the top speed figure and the highest TrackWiz rating — setting up a pace question about who can chase it down.

win4ToolittletoolateML 3/1

Toolittletoolate (No. 4) is the most compelling single horse on today's card in terms of combined stats — a 56 average speed figure leads the field outright, a 24% career win rate is the best in the race, and the 87.08 TrackWiz rating reflects both. Manuel Americano gets the mount for the Bennie Woolley Jr. barn, and at 3/1 morning line, this feels like a legitimate overlay for a horse this statistically dominant in a claiming field. Speed figures that outpace the field in a shorter dirt sprint is a profile you want to bet.

place5Hey RiverML 5/2

Hey River (No. 5) at 5/2 morning line makes sense as the place alternative — a 73.69 TrackWiz rating is solidly second-best in the field, and Eduardo Gallardo is a reliable pilot who can get position early in a 7-furlong dirt race. The 13% career win rate is modest, but Lynn Rarick's runner has the profile of a horse that fires consistently without always breaking through. If Toolittletoolate gets tested on the front end, Hey River is the logical beneficiary.

show1Holiday FantasyML 7/2

Holiday Fantasy (No. 1) opens the program number draw at the rail, and at 7/2 morning line, the 61.8 TrackWiz rating puts this Tim Padilla-trained runner right in the middle of the pack. A 10% career win rate and 53 average speed figure aren't barn-burners, but Luis Fuentes can save ground from the one-hole and sneak into the show spot if the pace favors closers. Worth a small ticket in the trifecta.

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Race 5

8:10 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

The 5-furlong turf sprint is a wide-open affair with the morning-line favorite sitting mid-pack in the TrackWiz ratings — opening the door for a pair of overlays with stronger model numbers to steal the spotlight.

win2Vesper ChicksML 8/1

Vesper Chicks (No. 2) is our top value play of the entire card — an 8/1 morning line on a horse with a 79.79 TrackWiz rating, second only to the win pick in the field, is the kind of disconnect that makes handicapping worthwhile. Alonso Quinonez rides for Tim Padilla, a trainer who has his barn running sharp today with multiple entries across the card. The 15% career win rate shows this horse competes, and the 55 average speed figure matches the field's best on turf. At 8/1, this is your prime upset play.

place7Birdie Be GoneML 4/1

Birdie Be Gone (No. 7) is the most accomplished horse in the field from a career win rate standpoint — 35% career wins is elite for this level and demands respect. Michael Biehler sends this runner out with Luis Fuentes, and the 70.47 TrackWiz rating at 4/1 morning line looks solid. The 56 average speed figure ties for the field's best, and on a 5-furlong turf sprint where early position matters, a horse with this win percentage knows how to get the job done.

show6September MagicML 2/1

September Magic (No. 6) is the morning-line favorite at 2/1 but sits third in the TrackWiz rankings at 65.12 — a sign the model doesn't fully endorse the public's confidence. That said, a 56 average speed figure and 17% career win rate show a horse with legitimate ability, and Manuel Americano is one of the sharper sticks in the Canterbury colony. If the turf comes up firm and the pace collapses, September Magic's class will keep it in the mix for the show spot at minimum.

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Race 6

8:40 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Maiden Special Weight chaos over 5½ furlongs on dirt — when career win percentages are all zero and some horses have no published speed figures, the TrackWiz model's workout and formline data become the most reliable guide.

win4Mor Tiger PawML 4/1

Mor Tiger Paw (No. 4) tops the TrackWiz board at 76.12 in a field where zero horses have won before — that's a significant margin over the rest, and it reflects well on the workout pattern and underlying form that the model captures. Olivia Bethke rides for trainer Troy Bethke, a family combination that often signals a horse the barn is particularly high on in a debut or early career spot. At 4/1 morning line, this is fair value for the top-rated runner in a maiden field.

place3Benz Lake EchoML 2/1

Benz Lake Echo (No. 3) is the morning-line favorite at 2/1 and carries a 58.33 TrackWiz rating, second in the field — Sachin Parris gets the mount for the Troy Bethke barn, which means the trainer has two horses in this maiden race and significant firepower. The 55 average speed figure is the best published number in the field, which counts for a lot when comparing maiden runners on a 5½-furlong dirt sprint. Solid place chance.

show1Special Agent ManML 5/2

Special Agent Man (No. 1) at 5/2 morning line is practically co-favorited here, and the 57.5 TrackWiz rating barely trails Benz Lake Echo. Manuel Americano takes the mount for Briannah McDaniel, and a 53 average speed figure gives this runner real credentials in a debut field where several competitors haven't posted a speed figure at all. In maiden races, the unknown factors are enormous — keeping Special Agent Man in your exotic tickets is smart defensive handicapping.

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Race 7

9:10 PM EDT

Allowance · 5 fur · Turf

A loaded 5-furlong turf allowance to close the card, featuring a horse with a dominant TrackWiz rating against a field that includes a curious 50% win-rate runner — but the numbers strongly favor one clear top choice.

win5Go West GoML 5/2

Go West Go (No. 5) is the top TrackWiz-rated horse on the closing card at 87.81, and the combination of a 56 average speed figure — best in the field — and Manuel Americano in the irons for McLean Robertson makes this a compelling play even at 5/2 morning line. A 10% career win rate might give pause, but TrackWiz ratings heavily weight recent form cycles and pace figures, suggesting this horse is running into form at exactly the right time. On a short 5-furlong turf sprint, a horse with this kind of speed edge is dangerous.

place3Now ThenML 4/1

Now Then (No. 3) at 4/1 morning line brings a strong 80.19 TrackWiz rating and the backing of Fausto Henrique Da Silva for trainer Jose Silva Jr. — a combination that has hit the board consistently at Canterbury. A 14% career win rate and 54 average speed figure point to a horse that competes reliably at this level without always breaking through. As a place play at 4/1, this is solid value and an excellent trifecta anchor.

show2Phantom ExpressML 8/1

Phantom Express (No. 2) at 8/1 morning line is worth a look in the exotics — a 68.12 TrackWiz rating is third in the field, and Constantino Roman has been active throughout today's card with legitimate mounts. The 16% career win rate and 55 average speed figure show a horse capable of hitting the board on a 5-furlong turf sprint where pace can get messy. At 8/1, including Phantom Express in your trifecta or superfecta is low-cost insurance with real upside.

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It's a clean, well-structured 7-race card at Canterbury Park on a perfect afternoon for racing. Start with Whatsyourobjective in Race 3 as your anchor play, keep an eye on Outofthedark in Race 2, and if you're a subscriber, don't sleep on the 8/1 value angle in Race 5. Full card analysis — including pace maps, exotic tickets, and our ratings for all seven races — is available to TrackWiz subscribers at /pricing. Good luck out there.

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