Canterbury Park Picks: Hall of Fame Day (07/12/2025)

The racing action from Canterbury Park on Saturday features the Minnesota Turf Distaff Allowance. @HandicappingT3 has all the Canterbury Park picks for the entire card!

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Canterbury Park Full Card Analysis

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Canterbury Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 5:10 P.M. CT; Maiden Claiming $10k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 DIVINE GIFT (9-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs.

• #6 RUBY'S POSSE (8-1): Major Player. Well bred for this race. Good race flow for this runner.

• #3 DENADA (5-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.

• #2 TACTICAL EXPRESS (3-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 3 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #5 at 5-2

• Exacta: 5/2,3,6

Canterbury Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 5:40 P.M. CT; Mr. Dale Filly & Mare Turf Sprint Allowance $30k; 5 F Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 XTREME DIVA (5-2): Top pick. Gallardo and Robertson team up on this one. Comes in with solid form.

• #4 THUNDERS ROCKNROLL (9-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Comes home strong.

• #5 NOEL'S ANGEL (9-2): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Has experience at this level.

• #3 XTREME SMOKE SHOW (3-1): Underneath. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 5 – 3

The Plays:

• Win: #2 at 2-1

• Exacta: 2/3,4,5

Canterbury Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 6:10 P.M. CT; Victor S. Myers Allowance $35k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #1 TOWNER TOO (2-1): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 81 speed rating which is among the top in the group.

• #3 ARJUN FOR KARZ (8-5): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.

• #4 T C GOLD (5-2): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.

• #5 WAY UP NORTH (5-1): Fringe Contender. Rodriguez and Riecken team up on this one. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 4 – 5

The Plays:

• Win: #1 at 2-1

• Trifecta: 1/3,4,5/3,4,5

• Pick 3 (races 3-5): #1 with #6 with #1

Canterbury Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 6:40 P.M. CT; Ralph Strangis Allowance $35k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 CUPIDS CRUSH (4-5): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group.

• #4 RETIRED KATHY (9-2): Underneath. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Seems to be up against the right competition.

• #1 SCENT OF SUCCESS (4-1): Underneath. Previous success in similar race types. Quinonez puts this one in with a chance.

• #3 GYPSY REWARD (8-1): Underneath. Gallardo puts this one in with a chance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 1 – 3

The Plays:

• Win: #6 at 1-1

• Trifecta: 6/1,3,4/1,3,4

Canterbury Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 7:10 P.M. CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $24k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 KEEN TO GO (8-5): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Barn has been solid. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #2 DUAL MONARCHY (5-2): Contender. Running well of late. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.

• #3 DEFLATER (10-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.

• #4 BROWN TOWN (6-1): Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: #1 at 1-1

• Trifecta: 1/2,3,4/2,3,4

Canterbury Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 7:40 P.M. CT; Minnesota Turf Distaff Allowance $35k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 XAVEY DAVE (3-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Roman puts this one in with a chance.

• #7 THEALLIGATORHUNTER (5-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Top connections on the circuit with Quinonez and Padilla.

• #1 FROSTY VIEW (9-5): Major Player. The 91 speed rating is among the best in the field. Not likely to be short in the stretch.

• #2 IT'S BOBS BUSINESS (8-1): Major Player. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 1 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #5 at 5-2

• Exacta: 5/1,2,7

Canterbury Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 8:10 P.M. CT; Frances Genter Allowance $35k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 CARSON BAY (5-2): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.

• #1 MARY B'S LEGACY (5-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.

• #3 FLATTER ME BABY (9-2): Fringe Contender. Has experience at this level. Barn has been sending out runners.

• #8 I C GOLD (7-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 3 – 8

The Plays:

• Win: #6 at 5-2

• Exacta Box: 1,3,6

• Daily Double #6 with #5,12

Canterbury Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 8:40 P.M. CT; Claiming $14k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #5 MR INSENSITIVE (15-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race may setup for this runner. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.

• #12 SUPREME LEADER (10-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.

• #1 COMMISSIONER OSCAR (5-2): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Quinonez puts this one in with a chance.

• #2 MIDCAT (6-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 5 – 12 – 1 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #5 at 4-1

• Exacta Box: 1,5,12

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