Canterbury Park Picks: Canterbury Park Derby (6/27/2026)

Canterbury Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 5:10 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $28k; 4 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 LILAH'S MISCHIEF (7-2): Top Pick. Solid breeding for this spot. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #4 IMA COMPLEX GUY (5-2): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #7 MIGHTY SAMURAI (4-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #5 MARQ LOANTREE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 7 – 5

The Plays

Win: #6 at 1-1

Pick 3 (Races 1-3): #6 with #5,6 with #4,3

Exacta: 6 / 4,7

Canterbury Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 5:40 PM CT; Lady Canterbury Stakes $50k; 1 M Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 WRIGLEYVILLE (5-2): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Solid closing kick.
• #6 TIRUPATI (2-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Esquivel and Thomas team up on this one.
• #3 SALTY SENORITA (5-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 THUNDERS ROCKNROLL (9-2): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 2-1

Exacta: 5 / 3,2

Canterbury Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 6:10 PM CT; Curtis Sampson Oaks $50k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 ESSENTIAL LADY (2-1): Top Pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 CLEARLY AUTHENTIC (9-5): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #1 TAMARACK (10-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 STRATIA (8-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 1 – 5

The Plays

Win: #4 at 7-5

Exacta: 4 / 1,5

Canterbury Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 6:40 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $23k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 NEOTERIC (4-1): Top Pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #2 RUDIE WON'T FAIL (3-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #6 KALATUA (7-5): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Americano puts this one in with a chance.
• #3 IGNITING EMBERS (12-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 6 – 3

The Plays

Win: #1 at 3-1

Exacta: 1 / 2,3

Canterbury Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 7:10 PM CT; Canterbury Derby $50k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 MR MO'S MAGIC (5-2): Prime Win Player. Fits well with this group. Barn has been solid.
• #4 KNICK'S HONOR (9-2): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #7 MO BEACH TIME (15-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 JACKIE PAPER (6-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 7 – 1

The Plays

Win: #6 at 2-1

Exacta: 6 / 4,7

Canterbury Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 7:40 PM CT; Brooks Fields Mile Stakes $50k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 TONKA WARRIOR (2-1): Top Pick. Races that could beat these. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #4 FROSTY VIEW (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Speed figures match this group well.
• #9 SUSHI MAN (3-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #8 ZOFFARELLI (15-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 9 – 8

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-5

Exacta: 1 / 4,8

Pick 3 (Races 6-8): #1,4 with #4 with #2,4

Canterbury Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 8:10 PM CT; Allowance $30k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 CAN'T DENY IT (9-5): Best Bet of the Card. Barn has been solid. Looks good based on the 96 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 MONSIEUR CANDY (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #7 THEALLIGATORHUNTER (8-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Quinonez and Padilla team up on this one.
• #6 STREET WARRIOR (5-2): Fringe Contender. Solid turn of foot. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 7 – 6

The Plays

Win: #4 at 1-1

Exacta: 4 / 2,7

Canterbury Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 8:40 PM CT; Allowance $29k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 HAY Y'ALL (2-1): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 KIND KISMET (4-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Top connections on the circuit with Americano and Berndt.
• #6 NANCY'S SHAWL (9-2): Major Player. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #5 TAPTOGO (12-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Harr and Espinoza team up on this one.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 6 – 5

The Plays

Win: #2 at 7-5

Exacta: 2 / 4,6,5