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Canterbury Park Picks & Predictions — June 21, 2026

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Race 15ChamavilleML 5/22:10 PM EDT

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Happy Summer Solstice from Canterbury Park, where the longest day of the year comes with a seven-race card and plenty of angles to dig into. Cloudy skies and a comfortable 73°F should keep the turf lively — and with four of today's seven races run on the grass, surface form is going to matter more than usual. Check the footing carefully; firm-to-good turf at Canterbury can produce some sharp speed figures from horses with European-style pedigrees.

The card mixes claiming and maiden battles early before stepping up to allowance and starter optional claiming company in the back half. There's something here for every kind of player — the early races offer a clean look at some short-priced favorites worth backing, while the later turf routes give pace handicappers a real puzzle to work through.

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Race 1

2:10 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

A wide-open turf claimer at 7½ furlongs where the top three TrackWiz-rated horses are bunched closely together — pace scenario and turf form will separate them late.

win5ChamavilleML 5/2

Chamaville tops our ratings at 87.81 and brings a career win rate of 28% — one of the better strike rates in this field. Trainer Martin Escobar puts Eduardo Gallardo in the irons, a pairing worth noting in a spot like this. At 5/2 on the morning line, Chamaville isn't giving you much overlay, but the numbers justify the short price. When a horse both leads the field in rating AND wins at a 28% clip, you have to respect it as the foundation of your exotics.

place6Miracle BallML 3/1

Miracle Ball is the most intriguing win candidate in this race if Chamaville bobbles — a 35% career win rate is the highest in the entire field by a comfortable margin. The average speed figure of 55 also leads the field, suggesting Miracle Ball has the raw ability to put this race away. At 3/1, there's a case to be made for win here, but framing it as a place play keeps the risk manageable while capturing the value.

show4Rose ViewML 2/1

Rose View is the morning line favorite at 2/1 and carries a TrackWiz rating of 75.34, good for third in the field. While the 13% career win rate isn't eye-catching, the morning-line suggests the connections and public agree this horse belongs near the top. As a show play in a competitive turf sprint, Rose View rounds out your exacta and trifecta boxes nicely.

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Race 2

2:40 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 fur · Dirt

Five first-time-winner hopefuls square off in a short 5-furlong dirt maiden claimer — speed out of the gate will be at a premium, and early fractions could determine the whole outcome.

win3Queen of SpiritsML 2/1

Queen of Spirits is the clear standout on our ratings at 88.54 — nearly 30 points clear of the next-best horse in this maiden field. Trainer Nik G. Goodwin sends her out with Betty Jo Williams up, and an average speed figure of 54 leads the field. She's the 2/1 morning line choice for good reason: in a maiden claimer at 5 furlongs, you want the horse most likely to fire a fast early number, and Queen of Spirits has done exactly that in her works.

place5She's Savvy AllyML 9/5

She's Savvy Ally is the public's top choice at 9/5 and rates second on our model at 58.67, though her speed figure is unlisted — suggesting her form comes from a different angle, possibly first-out breeding or workout pattern. Trainer McLean Robertson is a name that shows up in winning spots regularly on this card, and Manuel Americano is a capable pilot. If Queen of Spirits has any trouble breaking from the gate, She's Savvy Ally has the connections to capitalize.

show2UpanoctavewildcatML 6/1

Upanoctavewildcat at 6/1 is your value piece in this spot, rating third on our model at 51.67 despite being underbet relative to her number. In a short field of five, getting 6/1 on the third-best rated horse in a maiden claimer represents genuine overlay. She rounds out your trifecta at a price that makes the ticket worth constructing.

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Our three free races kick things off nicely. Chamaville (Race 1, 5/2 morning line) draws our eye on the opening turf sprint — an 87.81 TrackWiz rating suggests a well-above-average contender for this claiming level. Over on the dirt, Queen of Spirits comes in as the morning-line favorite in Race 2's maiden claimer at 2/1, and her 88.54 rating is the highest of the three free picks. Then Race 3 is where it gets genuinely interesting: Arrogancy sits at 6/1 on the morning line — that's a legitimate overlay if our 82.71 rating holds up in the wagering. Longshot hunters, take note.

The turf theme connecting Races 1 and 3 is worth keeping in mind. Today's cloudy, mild conditions are about as ideal as you'll get at Canterbury for grass runners — no heat stress, no firm-burning sunshine baking the rail. Horses who want to make a late run on the turf should have every opportunity today.

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Race 3

3:10 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

This allowance optional claimer on the turf at 5 furlongs features a fascinating top-heavy rating split — two horses are bunched near the top while the morning line tells a very different story, setting up a legitimate value play.

win4ArrogancyML 6/1

Arrogancy tops our TrackWiz ratings at 82.71 but is listed at 6/1 on the morning line — that's a meaningful price gap that screams value. Trained by Martin Escobar and ridden by Eduardo Gallardo, this is a familiar barn-and-rider combination that's also saddling the morning-line second choice in this race. A 12% career win rate isn't flashy, but the rating bump combined with the inflated morning line odds makes Arrogancy our top selection and one of the better value spots on the card.

place1Awesome FantasyML 7/2

Awesome Fantasy rates nearly identically to our top pick at 82.37 and is installed as a more prominent 7/2 morning line choice. The 12% career win rate matches Arrogancy, but her profile as a tighter-priced horse suggests the public has already found her. Trainer Michael E. Biehler also has One Big Haas in this race — a barn splitting two horses can sometimes signal confidence in a specific one, and Constantino Roman's assignment to Awesome Fantasy is a note worth making.

show5Aero StarML 5/1

Aero Star at 5/1 brings the second-best career win percentage in the field at 18%, which gives real credibility to showing up in the money. Trainer Tony Rengstorf sends him out at a fair price for exotic plays, and a rating of 63.54 puts Aero Star solidly in the mix for trifecta consideration. At 5 furlongs on turf, a horse with an 18% win rate at this level deserves to be in your exotics.

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Race 4

3:40 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

The Starter Optional Claiming at a mile on turf features a clear ratings standout, but several deep closers lurk at appealing prices — this one could set up beautifully for late runners if the pace gets hot early.

win3JocastaML 2/1

Jocasta is the class of this field on our ratings at 88.54 and goes postward as the 2/1 morning line choice — trainer Gary M. Scherer sends her out with Alonso Quinonez, a solid booking. She sports a 20% career win rate, right in line with the better horses in this spot, and her average speed figure of 54 is competitive. At a mile on turf, a high-rated horse with a clean win profile is exactly what you want anchoring your ticket.

place7Raven's QuestML 9/2

Raven's Quest is the most compelling price play in this race at 9/2 — she rates 78.71 on our model, second in the field, and her 21% career win rate actually edges Jocasta. Manuel Americano gets the call for trainer Bennie L. Woolley Jr., and her average speed of 56 is the best in the race. If the pace collapses on the front end, a horse with that kind of late kick could be storming past everyone at a price.

show1Gottotry MischiefML 5/1

Gottotry Mischief opens at 5/1 and rates 72.35 — third-best in the field — with a 17% career win rate that suggests she runs competitively more often than not. Trainer Nancy Sheehan has her in a manageable spot here, and Constantino Roman is a capable pilot who knows the Canterbury turf course. In a race where the top two are legitimate, Gottotry Mischief at 5/1 is a cost-effective way to land the show position.

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Race 5

4:10 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A tight maiden claimer at 6 furlongs on dirt where all five horses are still chasing their first win — but two of them bring notably stronger ratings than the rest, setting up a potential one-two finish.

win1No Bills CampaignML 5/2

No Bills Campaign leads our ratings at 87.81 despite being listed at a generous 5/2 on the morning line, suggesting there may be some public doubt about this horse that our model doesn't share. An average speed figure of 54 is solid in this maiden context, and trainer Manuel Ortiz Sr. hands the reins to Constantino Roman — a rider who has appeared in multiple winners' circles on this card. When your top-rated horse in a maiden field also carries the best speed number, you follow that signal.

place3StaufML 9/5

Stauf rates 84.33, just three points behind our top pick, and is actually the morning-line favorite at 9/5 — so the public is leaning the other way from our model here. Trainer Jose Silva Jr. and jockey Manuel Americano are a combination that appears multiple times on this card, which speaks to their current form. The tight ratings race between No Bills Campaign and Stauf makes this an ideal exacta pairing, with either horse capable of getting up.

show4AshryverML 5/1

Ashryver at 5/1 is a legitimate third wheel in this spot, rating 69.54 and averaging a 53 speed figure across her career starts. Trainer Tena Birdwell keeps her eligible at this maiden claiming level, and Fausto Henrique Da Silva is a capable jockey who can get position in a 6-furlong sprint. At 5/1, Ashryver provides real value as the show play and a live trifecta piece behind the top two.

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Race 6

4:40 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi · Turf

A mile turf allowance with a heavy favorite masquerading as a mid-field morning-line price — one horse's career win rate is so dramatically higher than the rest that it's the first thing you notice when you look at the field.

win6Vintage PortML 7/2

Vintage Port tops our ratings at 86.35 and goes as the 7/2 second choice on the morning line — an interesting spot where the public seems to be leaning toward shorter prices elsewhere. Trainer Coty W. Rosin puts Eduardo Gallardo up, and while the 11% career win rate isn't dominant, the raw rating edge in this field is significant. At 7/2 for the top-rated horse in an allowance, this is the kind of situation TrackWiz analysis was built to identify.

place8Heavenly CaptiveML 5/1

Heavenly Captive rates 66.74 and opens at 5/1 — second-best in our model and available at a price that makes place betting genuinely attractive. Trainer McLean Robertson also saddles Instant Love in this race, but Alonso Quinonez's assignment to Heavenly Captive with a 20% career win rate makes her the more compelling of the two barn entries. She's the type of horse that sneaks into the exacta at a price while you're focused on the top two.

show7Go K J GoML 5/2

Go K J Go opens at 5/2 but rates third on our model at 59.79 — which means the public is actually overrating this horse relative to our numbers, yet the 12% career win rate is perfectly respectable in an allowance field. Fausto Henrique Da Silva gets the call from Nik G. Goodwin's barn, a trainer that appears regularly in competitive spots today. Whether the morning line holds or drifts, Go K J Go is a safe inclusion in trifecta tickets.

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Race 7

5:10 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Turf

A maiden special weight mile on turf where none of these horses have broken their maiden yet, making ratings and connections the primary weapons — a morning-line standout and a value contender set up an interesting exacta battle.

win4Lieutenant CharmML 2/1

Lieutenant Charm heads our ratings at 88.54 — the maximum figure on the TrackWiz scale for today's card — and is installed as the 2/1 morning line choice, suggesting trainer Joel Berndt has this horse ready to fire. Luis A. Fuentes gets the mount, and an average speed figure of 54 is tied for the best in this MSW field. When a horse tops the ratings this decisively in a maiden special weight and the barn goes with their top pilot, you don't overthink it.

place7Prince BenML 3/1

Prince Ben at 3/1 is the second-choice on the morning line and rates 64.43 — a meaningful step below Lieutenant Charm but well clear of the rest of the field. Trainer Bruce L. Riecken sends him out with Kelsi Harr, and an average speed figure of 53 gives him the tools to be competitive at a mile on turf. In maiden special weight races on the grass, pace often gets honest and closers can benefit — Prince Ben at 3/1 is a fair price for a horse capable of running second.

show5Road RulesML 9/2

Road Rules rates 53.97 and opens at 9/2 — the third-best figure in the field, and the morning line acknowledges that with a reasonable price. Trainer Bennie L. Woolley Jr. saddles this one with Manuel Americano up, a combination that's been active on today's card. In a seven-horse maiden field on the turf, having a 9/2 shot rated third into your show position is solid trifecta construction at a price that pays.

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Bottom line: Canterbury has a well-constructed seven-race card today with real opportunities across both surfaces. Our top free plays — Chamaville, Queen of Spirits, and longshot angle Arrogancy — give every reader a strong starting point. Subscribers get the complete picture: pace projections, exotic strategies, and full-field ratings for all seven races. Best of luck out there, and as always, bet smart.

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