Canterbury Park

19:10

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: NEOTERIC rates a strong recommendation. He can bounce back from a modest run when last seen and although behind some of these latest, is taken to overturn those placings. Lazy Y Girvin is one to take seriously.

Big Stetson

Jockey: Felipe Valdez Trainer: Rafael Barraza Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 62222

Comment: Has found improvement of late; had three of these rivals behind him when a comfortably beaten runner-up 14 days ago in a maiden special weight; Felipe Valdez booked; could go close on the pick of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	21/5	-
14/06/25	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	18/5	-
16/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	29/10	-
20/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/5	-
25/02/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	31/5	-

Neoteric

Jockey: Alonso Quinonez Trainer: Tim Padilla Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 455224

Comment: Still without a win after ten starts but improved form the last twice; split a number of these rivals last month when beaten 14l dropped down to 5½f in a maiden special weight; the trainer is going well; big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	4/1	-
01/06/25	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	69/10	-
27/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	10/1	-
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	49/5	-
22/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	73/5	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	361/10	-

Westdakota

Jockey: Leslie Mawing Trainer: Lynn Rarick Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 8-60779

Comment: Finished last of nine (muddy track) last month in a maiden special weight; losing run stretches to 13 and recent form hardly the most inspiring; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	577/10	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	689/10	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	1253/10	-
12/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	514/5	-
03/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	659/10	-
14/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	343/5	-

Lake Of Fire

Jockey: Kelsi Harr Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 05774

Comment: Creditable effort in fourth (beaten 5l) here over 5½f (maiden claimer) last month; makes limited appeal given likely tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	183/10	-
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	286/5	-
18/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	65/2	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	743/10	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	537/5	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	147/2	-

Makin My Fortune

Jockey: Karlo Lopez Trainer: Valorie Lund Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 552633

Comment: Split a number of these rivals last month when beaten 14l in a maiden special weight; has arguably shown improved form the last twice but has hit the crossbar on multiple occasions but remains without a win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	263/10	-
10/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	31/5	-
18/02/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	14/5	-
28/01/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	81/10	-
16/01/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	77/5	-
01/01/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	7/1	-

Oink

Jockey: Ezequiel Lara Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 8837

Comment: Last of seven in a maiden special weight when behind Big Stetson, Makin My Fortune, and Neoteric two weeks ago; four-race maiden but has managed to finish third; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	25/1	-
07/06/25	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	91/10	-
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	181/2	-
18/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	97/2	-

Lazy Y Girvin

Jockey: Eduardo Gallardo Trainer: McLean Robertson Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Yard has enjoyed debutant winners at this course; shares a dam with Lazy Summer Day, a 1m½f winner; should be on the premises as some good aspects to his profile and trainer is in good order.

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Canterbury Park

19:40

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MR FABRICATOR is a firm choice. He knows how to win and the likely strong pace up front is a plus, while Test Pilot should also be taken seriously.

Pepper Jack

Jockey: Felipe Valdez Trainer: Mikayla Wright Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 68155

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 4l, finishing fifth of nine in a claimer five weeks ago; a two-time winner this year; now down in class (in for $4k from $7.5k); his best looks to be behind him and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	64/5	-
28/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	137/10	-
01/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	29/5	-
12/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	27/2	-
03/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	223/10	-
02/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	84/5	-

Stormin Hongkong

Jockey: Leslie Mawing Trainer: Mikayla Wright Age/Wt: 9/8-12 F: 45253

Comment: Finished ahead of two of these rivals last month when third beaten 3½l in a claimer; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	19/5	-
14/06/25	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	269/10	-
25/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	51/10	-
23/04/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	153/10	-
31/03/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	193/10	-
20/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	83/5	-

Test Pilot

Jockey: Alonso Quinonez Trainer: Tim Padilla Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 0-53403

Comment: Successful three times from 5f to 1m½f and useful in his prime; out of the money, beaten 3l, when third in a claimer last month; form of the trainer is a plus; has a reasonable shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	1/1	-
24/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	22/5	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	41/5	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	383/10	-
14/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	43/5	-
05/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	17/2	-

Mr Fabricator

Jockey: Fausto Silva Da Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1154

Comment: Managed three wins in his last five outings; out of the frame (beaten 7l in fourth) in a claimer last week; in for a $4k tag so down in class ($7.5k last time); has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/5	-
15/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	31/10	-
01/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-
25/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-
22/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	28/5	-

Hidden Profit

Jockey: Erica Murray Trainer: Mikayla Wright Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 0-7177

Comment: Behind two of these two weeks ago when last here in a claimer; a course winner; up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	89/10	-
25/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	41/10	-
30/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	33/10	-
19/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	58/5	-
26/09/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	32/5	-
05/09/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	49/5	-

Redisur

Jockey: Ezequiel Lara Trainer: Lynn Rarick Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 96687

Comment: Behind Nolongerahobby last Saturday when finishing last of seven (muddy track) in a claimer; form could be levelling off and generally struggled of late; this looks a big ask.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	369/10	-
25/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	-	-	-
24/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	547/10	-
27/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	289/5	-
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	619/10	-
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	689/10	-

Nolongerahobby

Jockey: Karlo Lopez Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 9/8-12 F: 201234

Comment: He can be competitive at this level; a narrowly beaten fourth when 1-2 over 1m here (claimer) finished just ahead of Redisur (muddy track) a week ago; should get involved if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1/2	-
14/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	3/1	-
31/05/25	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	22/5	-
24/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	7/1	-
01/05/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	54/5	-
13/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	149/10	-

Ship It Red

Jockey: Harry Hernandez Trainer: Valorie Lund Age/Wt: 10/8-12 F: 244314

Comment: Problems at the start (problems in the gate) over 6f here (claimer) when beaten 10l (fourth of seven) last month; very smart in his prime and can be a player at this level; definite chance if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and he won a claimer two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	21/10	-
25/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	27/10	-
22/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	88/5	-
20/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	19/10	-
11/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	6/5	-
19/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	7/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Canterbury Park

20:22

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: THUNDER KIN was behind Qurbaan D Oro latest but can now overturn placings and a good pace up front will help her. Kara rates the main danger.

C C's Heart

Jockey: Leslie Mawing Trainer: Heath Lawrence Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6-657

Comment: A winner over C&D; been generally quiet since successful in a maiden special weight at Canterbury Park 12 months ago; close up behind Smarty Be Good when seventh ten days ago in an allowance race; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	237/10	-
26/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	79/10	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	61/2	-
19/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	21/5	-
26/11/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	51/10	-
25/09/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	53/5	-

Sunshine Fever

Jockey: Fausto Silva Da Trainer: Tony Rengstorf Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 332-4

Comment: Not beaten that far in fourth (just under 4l) three weeks ago in a claimer; has largely been consistent of late; not won for some time now; makes limited appeal given others have posted better speed figures recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	111/10	-
21/09/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	23/10	-
07/09/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	5/1	-
03/08/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
30/06/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	18/1	-
09/06/24	Canterbury Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	133/5	-

Empress Lorrayne

Jockey: Victor Santiago Trainer: Guadalupe Mata Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 21506

Comment: Was tailed off (yielding) upped to 7½f last month in an allowance race; makes limited appeal as her recent speed figures are down on several rivals here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	35/2	-
25/05/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	197/10	-
28/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	57/10	-
28/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	3/5	-
28/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	3/2	-
01/12/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/2	-

Overcast

Jockey: Guillermo Rodriguez Trainer: Tony Rengstorf Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6-57547

Comment: One win to her name was achieved a fair way back; behind three of these rivals when beaten 12l last week in a claimer; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	19/5	-
26/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	-	-	-
26/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	53/10	-
04/05/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	83/5	-
22/02/25	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	31/5	-
25/01/25	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	127/10	-

Kara

Jockey: Daniel Vergara Trainer: Ronald Westermann Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6-86665

Comment: Finished fifth, beaten a fair way splitting Qurbaan D Oro, Thunder Kin and Overcast last week in a claimer; grade looks suitable; fitted with blinkers for the first time; should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	19/5	-
26/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	-	-	-
08/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	171/10	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	18/5	-
15/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	71/10	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 8	333/5	-

Smarty Be Good

Jockey: Karlo Lopez Trainer: Nancy Sheehan Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 42-174

Comment: A previous winner here; useful at this level; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 4l); closely matched with C c's Heart on that running last week in an allowance race; first attempt at a claimer; shown she can win fairly recently and wouldn't rule out a big run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	37/10	-
15/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	41/10	-
01/06/25	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	16/5	-
08/09/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	22/5	-
16/08/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	11/2	-
04/08/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	46/5	-

Qurbaan D Oro

Jockey: Constantino Roman Trainer: Tim Padilla Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 360172

Comment: Had a number of these behind her in a claimer when beaten 2½l to finish runner-up last Friday; form of the trainer is a plus; poses a threat as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	22/5	-
26/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	58/5	-
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	60/1	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	81/2	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	91/10	-
24/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	152/5	-

Thunder Kin

Jockey: Alonso Quinonez Trainer: Joel Berndt Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 88-264

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fourth in a claimer splitting Qurbaan D Oro, Kara and Overcast last Friday; has shown glimpses of ability recently and should make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	61/10	-
26/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	-	-	-
07/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	43/5	-
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/1	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	447/100	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	297/4	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Canterbury Park

20:52

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MARTINI BLU is strongly fancied to come out on top. He has got a win to his name and is proven at the trip. Lemon Meringue is another for the shortlist.

Welton

Jockey: Alonso Quinonez Trainer: Esteban Martinez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 463656

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 4-18); finished last of six here over 5f (allowance optional claimer) four weeks ago; claiming value now drops to $10k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	21/1	-
17/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	57/5	-
31/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	51/5	-
12/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	79/10	-
12/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	41/5	-
25/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	208/5	-

Ultimate

Jockey: Karlo Lopez Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 32331

Comment: One-time smart performer and resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a 12th career win); narrow scorer in an allowance optional claimer when accounting for two of these last month; lower claiming tag shouldn't put you off so likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
01/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	1/2	-
31/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/10	-
12/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
04/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	27/10	-
30/12/24	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	9/10	-

The Last Moxy

Jockey: Guillermo Rodriguez Trainer: Miguel Silva Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 17116

Comment: Finished last of six in April (Will Rogers Downs, muddy track) in an allowance race; on target three times in his last five outings; recent speed figures suggest he will be up against it here so there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	119/10	-
15/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	169/10	-
25/03/25	Will Rogers Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	28/5	-
18/03/25	Will Rogers Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	399/10	-
10/03/25	Will Rogers Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	161/10	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	231/10	-

Cinco Majestic

Jockey: Victor Santiago Trainer: Miguel Silva Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 15733

Comment: A three-time winner this year; not beaten too far when third of seven a week ago in a claimer; eased in class with tag standing at $10k here; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	121/10	-
14/06/25	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	10/1	-
25/05/25	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	162/5	-
17/05/25	Lone Star Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	31/5	-
27/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	89/10	-
14/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	54/5	-

Martini Blu

Jockey: Harry Hernandez Trainer: McLean Robertson Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 3-3317

Comment: Better than this level in his pomp and he can be competitive at this level; not beaten too far when seventh of nine in a claimer at Oaklawn Park four months ago; in for a $10k tag so down in class ($20k last time); shown he can get his head in front so is a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	-	-	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	5/2	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	41/10	-
26/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	31/5	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	17/5	-
26/09/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	8/5	-

Citrus Bay

Jockey: Leslie Mawing Trainer: Santiago Tranquilino Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: -82447

Comment: Form could be levelling off and last C&D win was eight attempts back; behind Cinco Majestic in a claimer when last of seven last week; moves down to an easier grade (in for $10k); hard enough to fancy as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	15/2	-
26/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	-	-	-
01/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	77/10	-
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	93/10	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	79/10	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	617/10	-

Lemon Meringue

Jockey: Kelsi Harr Trainer: Tony Rengstorf Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 134221

Comment: On target twice in his last six outings; got home in front by three-quarters of a length in a claimer on first run for this trainer last week; lower claiming tag shouldn't put you off so must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
15/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
26/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	37/10	-
11/05/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	169/10	-
22/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	14/5	-
14/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-

Storms Last

Jockey: Felipe Valdez Trainer: Dionicio Reyes Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 425456

Comment: Been generally quiet since successful in an allowance race at Remington Park in December; behind Ultimate when last last month in an allowance optional claimer; easy enough to take on as has a bit to find on the clock against some of these.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	189/10	-
28/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	103/5	-
31/03/25	Will Rogers Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	73/10	-
17/03/25	Will Rogers Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	8/1	-
03/03/25	Will Rogers Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	131/10	-
18/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	142/5	-

Euromantic

Jockey: Eduardo Gallardo Trainer: Victor Hanson Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 175-85

Comment: C&D has proven suitable before; he meets the required standard ability wise; failed to land a blow when fifth of six in blinkers in an allowance optional claimer last month; down in class now, dropping from a $12.5k tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	137/10	-
19/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	201/10	-
09/11/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	27/1	-
19/10/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	341/10	-
03/10/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	439/10	-
08/08/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	127/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Canterbury Park

21:34

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WELLSWORT is a firm choice. He has been running consistently well of late and is expected to confirm authority with Super Wise after they met last time out.

Robo

Jockey: Leslie Mawing Trainer: Mikayla Wright Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 71801

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a claimer last month; on target twice in his last four outings; $12.5k claiming tag this time (up from $7.5k); others appeal more as recent speed figures suggest he will be up against it here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	61/10	-
24/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	22/5	-
30/04/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	19/10	-
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	23/10	-
18/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	412/5	-
03/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	286/5	-

Outlaw Run

Jockey: Kelsi Harr Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 89622

Comment: Solid effort when 10-1 second in an allowance race (muddy track) last Saturday; has won at this course; his recent speed figures don't read well in the context of this race so not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	52/5	-
31/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	14/5	-
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	853/10	-
18/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	392/5	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming, Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	46/1	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	549/10	-

North Arm Bay

Jockey: Eduardo Gallardo Trainer: Troy Bethke Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 61741

Comment: Landed a narrow success in an allowance optional claimer (muddy track) last Saturday; on target twice in his last four outings; respected as jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and his peak speed figure over the past year puts him clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/5	-
18/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	14/5	-
08/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	159/10	-
25/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	5/2	-
05/04/25	Fonner Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	5/1	-
22/03/25	Fonner Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	116/5	-

Wellswort

Jockey: Fausto Silva Da Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 241312

Comment: Has chalked up three wins from his last seven; generally consistent; runner-up, beaten just under 4l, over 7½f here (optional claimer) with Super Wise just behind last week; strong contender despite having more on his plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/10	-
25/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	-	-	-
01/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	29/10	-
01/05/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	47/10	-
08/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	7/2	-
18/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	22/5	-

Brit Blitz

Jockey: Constantino Roman Trainer: Joel Berndt Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 3-15

Comment: Has scored over C&D; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; finished just behind Mr Navigator when fifth last month in an allowance optional claimer; more than capable if on song so poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	59/10	-
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	12/5	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	44/5	-
19/09/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	17/2	-
15/08/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	91/5	-
13/07/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	38/5	-

Cliff Diver

Jockey: Guillermo Rodriguez Trainer: Tony Rengstorf Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 242565

Comment: A C&D winner; could not manage better than fifth in an allowance optional claimer last week; ought to give it a shot as has been on the scene in the recent past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	19/5	-
08/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	9/5	-
20/04/25	Lone Star Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	34/5	-
06/04/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	257/10	-
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	51/10	-
09/02/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-

Hess

Jockey: Daniel Vergara Trainer: Ronald Westermann Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 411165

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a fifth career win); not disgraced when fifth 50 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; tries turf for the first time; certainly not out of it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	19/5	-
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 13	16/5	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	293/10	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	101/10	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	5/2	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	26/5	-

Thirty Seconds Out

Jockey: Victor Santiago Trainer: Guadalupe Mata Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 64406

Comment: Last of six dropped down to 5f 14 days ago (muddy track) in a claimer; has winning track form; claiming tag now upped to $12.5k; others have posted better speed figures recently so hard to entertain.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	44/5	-
08/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	77/10	-
24/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	59/5	-
08/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	87/10	-
18/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	39/5	-
06/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	73/5	-

Super Wise

Jockey: Erica Murray Trainer: Gary Scherer Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 497315

Comment: Behind Wellswort when beaten 10l last week in an optional claimer; has won previously at this course; his recent speed figures are down on several rivals here so has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	68/5	-
08/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	83/10	-
25/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	119/10	-
12/03/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	69/1	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	139/5	-
24/01/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	273/5	-

Mr Navigator

Jockey: Karlo Lopez Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 74137

Comment: C&D has proven suitable before; finished last, beaten 24l by North Arm Bay a week ago (muddy track) in an allowance optional claimer; his best looks to be behind him and others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	41/10	-
26/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	-	-	-
01/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/5	-
24/04/25	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
03/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	9/2	-
25/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	773/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Canterbury Park

22:04

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BRAINIAC will go well if repeating the sort of form he showed in his latest exploits and a good pace up front will help him. Thats Too Much Bob and Mendelssohns Music also have claims.

Mendelssohns Music

Jockey: Harry Hernandez Trainer: Esteban Martinez Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 477825

Comment: Losing run stretches to ten but has displayed improved form on last two starts; split a number of these rivals here over 5½f (maiden claimer) when failing to live up to market expectations last month; hard to dismiss as has bits and pieces of decent form and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	8/5	-
07/06/25	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/1	-
24/05/25	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	37/5	-
29/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	31/10	-
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	116/5	-
03/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	319/10	-

Fully Funded

Jockey: Felipe Valdez Trainer: Miguel Silva Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 653487

Comment: Yet to get his head in front after 20 starts; couldn't land a blow when seventh of nine last month in a maiden claimer; passed over as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	387/10	-
07/06/25	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	24/1	-
13/05/25	Will Rogers Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	10/1	-
22/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	8/1	-
08/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	9/1	-
25/03/25	Will Rogers Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	5/1	-

Baby Nova

Jockey: Leslie Mawing Trainer: Santiago Tranquilino Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 0-07046

Comment: Recent form nothing to write home about and without a win after 12 runs; split a number of these rivals in a maiden claimer when beaten 10l 15 days ago; passed over with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	12/1	-
07/06/25	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	52/5	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	321/5	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	346/5	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	1019/10	-
07/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	219/10	-

My Boy Bomber

Jockey: Victor Santiago Trainer: Victor Hanson Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 96-88

Comment: Still searching for first win after seven tries; finished last of eight in a maiden special weight five weeks ago; first run in claiming company; dropping in class but others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	284/5	-
25/05/25	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	35/1	-
15/09/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	161/5	-
25/08/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	246/5	-
28/07/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	47/5	-
29/06/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	107/10	-

Brainiac

Jockey: Daniel Vergara Trainer: Isaiah Ortiz Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 325263

Comment: Split a number of these rivals here over 5½f (maiden claimer) when on the premises, finishing third at 100-30 last month; stepped up on his last two starts; much respected if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	17/5	-
11/06/25	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	24/5	-
24/05/25	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	29/5	-
03/05/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	177/10	-
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/2	-
24/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	23/10	-

Thats Too Much Bob

Jockey: Eduardo Gallardo Trainer: McLean Robertson Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Represents a yard with a strong record here with newcomers; ought to give it a shot as some good aspects to his profile and the hot form of the stable is a bonus.

Tygra

Jockey: Fausto Silva Da Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Newcomers from this trainer regularly hit the target; warrants respect as has looked an intriguing prospect during trackwork - form of his yard is an obvious plus.

Mor Tiger Paw

Jockey: Karlo Lopez Trainer: Troy Bethke Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6-6968

Comment: Was eighth of nine, beaten 23l, in a maiden special weight (muddy track) last month upped to 1m; might find this company a little easier but one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	573/10	-
07/06/25	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	39/1	-
25/05/25	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	132/5	-
25/04/25	Fonner Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	211/10	-
22/09/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	441/10	-
07/09/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	41/2	-

Good Grief Claude

Jockey: Daylor Berrios Lopez Trainer: Patrick Fields Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 36-8

Comment: Not yet off the mark in three attempts although has finished third; first-time blinkers had no impact in a maiden claimer when beaten 17l last month on debut for this trainer; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	66/5	-
29/09/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	73/10	-
17/08/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-

Work Boots

Jockey: Kelsi Harr Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7063

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when third of five last Saturday (muddy track) in a maiden claimer; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; claiming tag drops to $7.5k (from $20k); excuses last time and shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	8/1	-
14/06/25	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	143/5	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	539/10	-
07/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	76/1	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	394/5	-
07/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	71/2	-

Maxchero

Jockey: Constantino Roman Trainer: Joel Berndt Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 68-72

Comment: Lightly raced with this just his fifth appearance; went close when second over 5½f here (maiden claimer) last month; a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	48/5	-
25/05/25	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	103/10	-
27/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	69/10	-
13/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	12/1	-

Floating Smokey

Jockey: Ezequiel Lara Trainer: Bill Geditz Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 0-4786

Comment: Beaten a long way last week in a maiden special weight; shown only moderate recent form and without a win after nine runs; dropping in class but there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	184/5	-
01/06/25	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	33/1	-
16/03/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	169/10	-
23/02/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	207/10	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	363/5	-
07/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	291/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Canterbury Park

22:46

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CAUGHT OFF GUARD has shown he can get his head in front and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him. Irish Heatwave is another to consider.

Papa Rizzo

Jockey: Ezequiel Lara Trainer: Joe Roberts Age/Wt: 10/8-10 F: 8-00

Comment: Finished tailed off upped to 1m½f in April at Sam Houston in an allowance race; his tally of course-and-distance wins stands at three; very difficult to fancy as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	321/5	-
16/02/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	29/2	-
19/09/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	83/5	-
25/08/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	29/5	-
04/08/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
28/06/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	73/10	-

Artie's Angel

Jockey: Constantino Roman Trainer: Tim Padilla Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 07345

Comment: Quite a while since he tasted success; beaten 9l in fifth in an allowance optional claimer (muddy track) splitting Twoko Bay, Holiday Fantasy and Irish Heatwave last week; recent speed figures suggest he will be up against it here so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	83/10	-
26/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	-	-	-
01/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	121/5	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	83/10	-
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	523/10	-
08/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	743/10	-

Twoko Bay

Jockey: Erica Murray Trainer: Gary Scherer Age/Wt: 10/8-10 F: 55772

Comment: Had several of these rivals behind him (muddy track) when beaten half a length a week ago in an allowance optional claimer; has a good record over course and distance (five wins from 12 runs); should go close as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months and there was plenty to like about his latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	71/10	-
25/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	-	-	-
01/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	91/10	-
23/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	68/1	-
17/02/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	207/5	-
30/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	302/5	-

Gianno

Jockey: Victor Santiago Trainer: Ruben Fuentes Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 2-32433

Comment: Generally consistent; well beaten third in a claimer 11 days ago; this represents a step up in class but ought to be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	33/10	-
25/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	-	-	-
01/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	11/1	-
29/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	25/2	-
17/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/5	-
05/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	51/10	-

Kid's Inheritance

Jockey: Karlo Lopez Trainer: Troy Bethke Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 4-536

Comment: Finished behind several of these rivals in an allowance optional claimer (muddy track), managing to get across to lead from stall seven when beaten 9l (sixth of seven) a week ago upped to this trip; C&D has proven suitable before; competes from same tag here ($20k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	56/5	-
11/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/1	-
01/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	6/1	-
26/09/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	183/5	-
05/09/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
29/08/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	63/5	-

Irish Heatwave

Jockey: Fausto Silva Da Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 1-24

Comment: Split a number of these rivals last week when beaten 9l (fourth of seven, stumbled at the start, muddy track) in an allowance optional claimer; better than this level in his prime and he meets the required standard ability wise; capable if in the mood so no surprise to see him go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	5/1	-
24/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	47/10	-
03/06/24	Louisiana Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
02/05/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	23/10	-
15/04/24	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
28/01/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	24/1	-

Mansoura

Jockey: Kelsi Harr Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 367585

Comment: Not far behind Gianno when fifth in a claimer last week; may have to settle for supporting role as latest speed figures are none too inspiring.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	69/10	-
01/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	49/5	-
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 13	289/5	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	787/10	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	15/1	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	543/10	-

Holiday Fantasy

Jockey: Guillermo Rodriguez Trainer: Tony Rengstorf Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 375323

Comment: Normally pretty consistent; split a number of these rivals last week on his first start for this trainer when third beaten 2l (muddy track) in an allowance optional claimer; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/10	-
14/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/2	-
18/05/25	Prairie Meadows / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	9/10	-
25/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	107/10	-
19/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	18/5	-
09/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	144/5	-

Caught Off Guard

Jockey: Alonso Quinonez Trainer: Joel Berndt Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-3814

Comment: A winner over C&D; he meets the required standard ability wise; solid run when fourth in an allowance optional claimer last Friday; capable if in the mood so could take plenty of beating.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	28/5	-
15/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/5	-
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	79/10	-
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	10/1	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	407/10	-
29/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	10/1	-

Loring Park

Jockey: Eduardo Gallardo Trainer: Troy Bethke Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 11-47

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 4½l, finishing seventh of nine in an allowance optional claimer (not far behind Caught Off Guard) last week; a C&D winner; he can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	71/5	-
08/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	9/10	-
28/09/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	8/5	-
12/09/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/5	-
15/08/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	113/5	-
27/07/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	16/5	-

Flint Stroll

Jockey: Leslie Mawing Trainer: Guadalupe Mata Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 645531

Comment: Successful by just under 2l three weeks ago in a claimer; hard enough to fancy as recent speed figures suggest he will be up against it here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	41/10	-
01/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	14/1	-
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	11/2	-
24/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/1	-
12/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	112/5	-
25/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	39/10	-

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Canterbury Park

23:16

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: EMPIRE'S BEST is the recommendation. He finished ahead of Prince Rama and Palace Kitten when last seen and has been successful at this track before.

Toma Todo

Jockey: Alonso Quinonez Trainer: Wade Rarick Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 7-1142

Comment: Encouraging effort when second here over 1m (optional claimer) last month (had two of these rivals behind); wins-runs record of 9-38 and better than this level in his prime; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	82/5	-
31/05/25	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	57/10	-
23/04/25	Turf Paradise / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	5/2	-
09/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	26/5	-
11/08/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	14/5	-
14/07/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	6/5	-

Prince Rama

Jockey: Harry Hernandez Trainer: Tony Rengstorf Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 326123

Comment: Is a multiple winner this year and performed at a higher level than this in his peak; split Toma Todo and Catholic Guilt when third two weeks ago upped to 1m in an optional claimer; likely player as from low numbers over this C&D his jockey has an impressive record.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/10	-
14/06/25	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-
31/05/25	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
26/04/25	Lone Star Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	5/2	-
29/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	2/1	-
15/02/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1/1	-

Pepperonikid

Jockey: Kelsi Harr Trainer: Bill Geditz Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 54228-

Comment: Achieved just the one win; finished last of eight at Louisiana Downs 12 months ago in a claimer; returns from a break here; others appeal more as this is competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/24	Louisiana Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	109/10	-
26/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	82/5	-
07/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	199/10	-
29/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	73/5	-
25/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	41/10	-
17/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	92/5	-

Catholic Guilt

Jockey: Guillermo Rodriguez Trainer: Troy Bethke Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 34116

Comment: Was behind two of these rivals last month when last here in an optional claimer on debut for this trainer; has winning form at this track; managed two wins in his last three outings; this line-up contains some strong opposition so there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	54/5	-
01/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/2	-
26/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
30/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	11/5	-
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	33/10	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	19/10	-

Palace Kitten

Jockey: Constantino Roman Trainer: Andres Cambray Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 95345

Comment: A winner on seven occasions from 5f to 1m½f; not disgraced when fifth of six over 5f here (claimer, muddy track) two weeks ago; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	57/10	-
14/06/25	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	151/10	-
26/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	53/10	-
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	679/10	-
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	359/5	-
27/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	839/10	-

Forsaken

Jockey: Eduardo Gallardo Trainer: Santiago Tranquilino Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 742-2

Comment: Doesn't win often; cracking effort in defeat when close second here over 6f (claimer) on debut outing for new trainer last week; recent display was promising so could figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	343/10	-
26/10/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	12/5	-
26/09/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	119/10	-
25/08/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	11/2	-
11/08/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	58/5	-
28/07/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	12/5	-

Empire's Best

Jockey: Ezequiel Lara Trainer: Joe Roberts Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 214151

Comment: Wins-runs record of 7-21 and in great form recently; readily accounted for his rivals last month with Prince Rama (runner-up) and Palace Kitten (fourth) behind in an optional claimer; trainer going well a plus; arguably the one to beat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
26/05/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	6/1	-
28/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
09/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	3/2	-
29/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	9/10	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	117/10	-

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