Canterbury Park Picks: Minnesota Derby (8/15/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sat Aug 15, 2026, 7:00 am ET
Read Time: 6 minutes
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The racing action from Canterbury Park on Saturday features the Minnesota Derby. @HandicappingT3 has all the Canterbury Park picks for the entire card!
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Canterbury Park Full Card Analysis
Canterbury Park Picks: Minnesota Derby (8/15/2026)
Canterbury Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 5:10 PM CT; Allowance $23.5k; 5 F Turf; Field of 6 runners.
- #5 KALATUA (8-5): Top Pick. Gallardo puts this one in with a chance. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #6 NOW THEN (9-2): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Mawing and Silva. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #3 T C GOLD (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. May be able to find the right setup.
- #4 KID GOT RHYTHM (10-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Fast enough on paper to compete.
Selections: 5 – 6 – 3 – 4
The Plays
Win: #5 at 6-5
Exacta: 5 / 6,3
Canterbury Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 5:40 PM CT; Minnesota Derby $75k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 4 runners.
- #4 HOW BOUT THAT CURT (4-5): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #1 NAVARRE (9-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #3 THAT TYPE OFA DEAL (4-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
- #2 PERFECT GAMBLE (8-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Recent races are solid.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 3 – 2
The Plays
Win: #4 at 1-1
Exacta: 4 / 1,3
Canterbury Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 6:10 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $24k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #1 HAUNTED HAZE (2-1): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly.
- #7 MENDELSSOHN JOY (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #2 BATTER UP (5-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #3 LORD KNOWS (9-2): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 7 – 2 – 3
The Plays
Win: #1 at 7-5
Exacta: 1 / 7,2,3
Canterbury Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 6:40 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $28k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #3 ORPHAN ADDY (5-2): Prime Win Player. Should improve off the debut. Looks good based on the 55 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #4 E P'S WILL TO WIN (3-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #6 DERBY DAY ROSE (4-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Top connections on the circuit with Gallardo and Hanso.
- #2 HEAVENSGOLDENGIFT (12-1): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong.
Selections: 3 – 4 – 6 – 2
The Plays
Win: #3 at 2-1
Exacta: 3 / 4,6
Canterbury Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 7:10 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $23k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #3 LEAH'S FIRST (9-5): Prime Win Player. Solid closing kick. Top connections on the circuit with Gallardo and Rosin.
- #7 MY EVERYTHING (9-2): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #8 SOUP THERE IT IS (8-1): Underneath. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
- #1 THE OTHER ONE (5-1): Underneath. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong.
Selections: 3 – 7 – 8 – 1
The Plays
Win: #3 at 7-5
Exacta: 3 / 7,8,1
Canterbury Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 7:40 PM CT; Ratings Handicap $13k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #2 CREW DRAGON (5-2): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #7 MARTINI MAN (7-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #1 SAINT CHARLES (6-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #4 HIGH PROBABILITY (12-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 2 – 7 – 1 – 4
The Plays
Win: #2 at 2-1
Pick 3 (Races 6-8): #2,7 with #3 with #2
Exacta: 2 / 7,1,4
Canterbury Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 8:10 PM CT; Minnesota Oaks $75k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #3 SUMMER WINNER (5-2): Top Pick. Quinonez puts this one in with a chance. Strong early pace figs.
- #2 HEAVENLY CAPTIVE (2-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Americano puts this one in with a chance.
- #5 NANCY'S SHAWL (8-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #1 FLATTER ME BILLY (5-1): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 2 – 5 – 1
The Plays
Win: #3 at 2-1
Exacta: 3 / 2,5
Canterbury Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 8:40 PM CT; Allowance $35k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.
- #2 THUNDERS ROCKNROLL (3-5): Best Bet of the Card. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #3 CARSON BAY (3-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
- #1 LOVER GIRL (6-1): Fringe Contender. Quinonez puts this one in with a chance. May be able to find the right setup.
- #5 BL FORTY (5-1): Underneath. Could be grinding down the competition late.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 1 – 5
The Plays
Win: #2 at 1-1
Exacta: 2 / 3,1,5
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