Race 1: PAYTIENCE PAYS exits a nice maiden win at Hawthorne while sprinting. Tries to stretch out today against winners but breeding indicates that should not be a problem. MILLARD’S COMET was claimed by Robertson last out at Oaklawn and wheels right back on fairly short rest. JEN TAKE CHARGE has been racing against better on the turf but comes off a layoff.
Race 2: CODETOWIN sure likes to do just that, win. He has won 8 of 20 starts. Should get a great trip behind the early speed and pick up the pieces late. BRING ME A CHECK looks like the speed of the speed and will try to steal it on the front end. ASTRONAUT OSCAR was in great form at Tampa Bay this winter and will attempt to keep that going against better.
Race 3: WILLING TO BURN returns to the Diodoro barn after a long hiatus and draws the rail. Should be able to work out a nice trip with her tactical speed. SHABAM had a very nice season on the grass at Canterbury last summer but comes off a layoff and may need a race. STORMY MUSIC is well bred for the grass and should be in the mix.
Race 4: THAT’S ALL RIGHT returns from last year’s disappointing debut in the slop for last year’s leading owner and trainer (Lothenbach/Berndt). Fast workouts and the addition of blinkers may be the key to a better performance. OWEN’S PLEASURE will come from way out of it but has struggled to pass the last couple. RUNAWAY A. TRAIN was racing against some nice horses last year and should improve.
Race 5: YEAH YEAH has run great off the winter layoff the last 2 years for his top connections. Also has an affinity for his home grass course. LIFELINE races for high percentage Silva and has won the bulk of his turf races. IT’S A BOY has been very competitive on the turf at Turf Paradise and will be flying late.
Race 6: THAT WOULD BE NICE should have the lead to herself with the addition of blinkers for the first time. Hoping she has matured from age 2 to 3. SUNDANCE STAR is the probable favorite off her Tampa Bay seasonal debut but her running style might hinder her with the lack of pace in this race. CHARLIES MISSILE sibling won by 7 lengths first time out and will try to replicate that effort.
Race 7: HOTFOOT returns as the defending “Champion Claimer of 2020” to the surface, distance and course he adores. He returns to his winning ways after facing better this winter. NO PARKING HERE has a lot of early speed and will see how long that speed can carry him. JUST BLAZE loves the distance with 8 career wins but needs to find that winning form.
Race 8: FIRE EXTINGUISHER is coming in blazing hot after a maintenance race at Will Rodgers. Ran some very competitive races at 2 and Bravo historically brings them to Canterbury ready to run. THEALLIGATORHUNTER ran in some nice stakes races this winter at Tampa Bay. WESTA WAVERLY broke slowly last out at Prairie Meadows and is due to improve off that race.
Race 9: IMA HARLEY TOO should be forwardly placed in a race lacking early speed. Also takes a major drop in class in this wide open affair. BIG FALCON ROCKET also drops in class and could be a challenge to the top selection for the lead. IRISH CHARLIE has recency over the top 2 but has a real hard time finding the winner’s circle.
