Canterbury Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Starter Optional Claiming
RAVEN'S QUEST (3) rates on top with solid recent sprints at Turf Paradise, including 2nd over 1006m on 27 Jan and a last-start 3rd over 1106m in Starter Optional Claiming. ASK THE MONARCH (4) is a key chance back to 1207m after winning at this trip at Tampa Bay Downs on 22 Mar and can improve off her latest 1408m run. SOUNDTRACK (5) brings a recent 1106m win at Tampa Bay Downs on 6 Mar and was 3rd over 1207m on 4 Apr in similar grade, while BELLA MENDY (1) is a 1207m winner whose Tampa Bay Downs victory on 4 Apr reads well despite a forgivable next start. KIKILOVE (2) has been around the mark, runner-up over 1308m on 26 Apr, and maps as another consistent threat.
Jockey: Manuel Americano
Weight: 56kgs
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Won two of her last five, including a 1207m Claiming 76 at Tampa Bay Downs on 4 Apr after racing handy. Last start 7th of 9 from barrier 1 at Tampa Bay Downs over 1207m on 17 Apr, beaten 11.8L on FT with 53.5kg. Now draws the rail again with 56kg and switches to Manuel Americano for Nik G. Goodwin. Can feature with a return to her early-April form.
Jockey: Fausto Da Silva
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 24-day break after a solid 2nd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1308m on 26 Apr, beaten 2.5L on FT, carrying 54.5kg. Prior run was 5th over 1710m when beaten 11.8L, but she won the start before that at 1646m on 1 Mar, carrying 56kg at $5.50. Steps back in trip here and draws barrier 2 with 56kg for Fausto Da Silva for trainer Tena Birdwell. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Alonso Quinonez
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark, including a win at Turf Paradise over 1106m on 18 Dec defeating Squeeze The Day. Last start 3rd of 5 at Turf Paradise over 1106m on 30 Mar, beaten 7.3L in Starter Optional Claiming, carrying 55.5kg. Also placed two runs prior over 1006m when 2nd to Gypsy Lynn at $5.50. Consistent type with solid 1207m record; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Eduardo Gallardo
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip after a 6th of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs over 1408m on 25 Apr, beaten 5.8L in Starter Optional Claiming 88 with 54.5kg. Won two runs prior at Tampa Bay Downs over 1207m on 22 Mar in Claiming 79 by a head at $7, settling 5th early. Two wins from four at this 1207m trip and draws barrier 4. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Betty Williams
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip after a 9.3L 8th at Tampa Bay Downs over 1408m on 25 Apr in a Starter Optional Claiming 88, carrying 53.5kg. Prior run was a solid 3rd over 1207m there on 4 Apr behind Awesome Pic, beaten 4.5L. Won two back at Tampa Bay Downs over 1106m on 6 Mar (Claiming 77) after running on from midfield. Strong 1207m record (9:1-5-1) suggests she can feature with the right run.