Race 1: ME SAY SO showed speed on the turf going two turns last out and returns to sprinting. TIMEINTHETAVERN graduated in her last race as a three-year-old at the lowest level. Returns off the long layoff for the Berndt barn. MRS. D’S CONCERTO has been bet down multiple times but can’t seem to close the deal.
Race 2: WELL READ did his best running late in career debut. Stretching out could be the key. EXCURSION is second off the claim for Diodoro after the failed turf experiment. LESLIE’S GOLD had the rail in career debut and pressed the pace early.
Race 3: BE GONE DADDY has consistently posted speed figures high enough to win this race. He’s bred to love grass. CHEST CANDY is third off the layoff for Woolley and drops a level in class. Bred for turf. TWO CHANCE was off slow last out and closed for second but hasn’t won since 2016.
Race 4: UNLEASH THE BEAST turns back in distance and appears to be the main speed. A good break and clean trip could be the key. JERRYS PRIDENJOY has been reclaimed by Richard three times so he must see something. MAY WE ALL was claimed two back by Broberg and has six wins at Canterbury.
Race 5: POLITO drops from maiden special weights to claiming. Adds blinkers and is well bred for the surface. AKHNAS was a $1.2 million purchase in 2018, running for a $25K tag today. JOYFUL CANDY is a well-bred first-time starter whose sire excels at both grass and first time out.
Race 6: SUNDANCE STAR was hammered at the start in last but was flying in the stretch. CHARLIES MISSILE showed speed in debut before tiring late. Anticipating natural progression. BOOZIN AT BOZOS has some early speed and raced against some nice horses last summer.
Race 7: JO DEE’S ANGEL is 3-for-4 at this specialty distance and trainer Tracy is 26% in turf sprints. Needs to break alertly. HARRYKEEPTHECHANGE freaked in a turf sprint two starts back at Tampa Bay before being claimed by Raven. A repeat performance will make him tough to beat. HURTS SO GOOD will be right behind to pick up the pieces if there’s a speed duel.
Race 8: THEALLIGATORHUNTER ran a monster race on opening night, bursting clear down the lane. If he holds that form, he’ll be heard from here. OMEN OF CHANGE claimed last out by Broberg and cuts back to preferred distance. Is 5-for-5 in top two at Canterbury. TWO THE PUNCH has won three of four for Silva, who wins at 41% after a win.
Race 9: GETTINGAFTERIT lost by a neck at Remington and gets Eikleberry in the saddle. HES TUFF ENUFF had some trouble in last and is trained by Olmstead, who always has them prepared. MAKIN DRAMA needs a better start.
Race 10: SHES TOUGH ENOUGH P gets the tough rail draw but ran in stakes last summer and wasn’t too far behind the winners. XF PAINTED HERO draws outside and should improve for Hardy after two races at Remington. CORONADO CROWN has every right to improve off of two less-than-exciting races as a two-year-old.
Race 11: LYNNDER 16 has $688K in career earnings and runs well fresh. Olmstead will have him ready to fire. EL OH EL gets good post and could be there at the wire. HEZA BLUES MAN has the advantage of two prep races at Remington. Recency and Hardy make him dangerous.
