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Canterbury Park — June 4, 2026 — Condensed Handicapper Report

Fast main track, firm turf, mid-60s with light southwest winds. Inside posts favored on both surfaces tonight, particularly in turf routes. Jose Silva Jr. and Robertson McLean are the dominant barns; Eduardo Gallardo and Manuel Americano are the riders to watch across the card.

Race 1 — 6.5f Dirt — Claiming $15,000

CREW DRAGON (1) gets the rail in a sprint and figures to control the pace; the top selection. R N R AUDIBLE (3) is the logical alternative as a stalker with class at this level, and MONGOLIAN CHAMP (4) offers value as the secondary Padilla entry if the pace sets up for a closer. BAVARIA ROAD (2) at 6-1 is a minor longshot worth including in trifecta bottoms if the pace gets contentious up front.

Race 2 — 1m Turf — Optional Claiming $12,500

LOW KEY (3) from a workable post on firm turf is the top selection in this modest five-mare field. DUTTON STREET GIRL (5) is the main alternative with a strong grass rider, and CHAMAVILLE (4) at 4-1 with a favorable draw represents the best secondary value. REBEL GAL (1) at 5-1 from the rail could factor early as a pace-setter worth including in exotics.

Race 3 — 1m3f Dirt — Optional Claiming $20,000

MR. WHO (3) is the morning line favorite and the top selection, though the price will likely compress further on the board. COBBLESTONE BRIDGE (1) with the rail in a nine-furlong dirt route is dangerous and offers the best exacta value underneath or on top of the favorite. PRINCE RAMA (4) at 3-1 is the main value play if the top two disappoint, and SCOTTISH STORM (2) at 8-1 is worth a trifecta saver.

Race 4 — 1m Turf — Optional Claiming $7,500

HOT LEGS ROMOLO (2) from a forward post on firm turf is the top selection in this six-horse field. MR FABRICATOR (3) is the logical alternative with a productive barn and capable rider, and LOGICAL MYTH (1) at 4-1 from the turf rail is a must-use in all exotics and worth a small straight win bet. SOCAL RED (6) at 4-1 as the second Silva entry could sweep late if the pace gets honest.

Race 5 — 5.5f Dirt — Maiden Claiming $7,500

AINT BEHAVIN (5) is the dominant morning line favorite in a short five-horse field and is the clear top selection. NO BILLS CAMPAIGN (3) is the lone realistic upset threat from a clean middle post, and SMILE SMILE SMILE (2) at 4-1 offers modest each-way value. Skip the win pool on the favorite and focus on the exacta using AINT BEHAVIN (5) over the field.

Race 6 — 6.5f Turf — Allowance $29,000

BABY DOLL PEACH (3) is the top selection in the card's featured event, with class, a top rider, and a workable post in a seven-mare field. HEAVENLY CAPTIVE (6) at 4-1 and MARIAROSADELASERDA (2) at 4-1 from the favorable two-post are the strongest alternatives, with the latter's inside draw making her especially dangerous. NANCY'S SHAWL (1) at 6-1 from the rail and BLUES CROSS (7) at 5-1 are legitimate trifecta and superfecta inclusions in what shapes up as the best exotic race of the night.

Race 7 — 6.5f Turf — Claiming $15,000

FLYING MARTINI (7) is the morning line choice but draws the outside post in a turf sprint, making PAT CAN'T COUNT (4) at 3-1 from the ideal middle draw the preferred win play. OUTLAW RUN (2) at 4-1 from the two-post is the most underrated horse in the field based on post position alone and is worth a small straight win bet. MATT'S LUCK (5) at 4-1 gives the McLean barn a closing option worth including in trifecta tickets.

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