Canterbury Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance Optional Claiming
BATTER UP (1) looks the one to beat after a last‑start win at Oaklawn Park over 1710m, coming from well back to score by 0.5L, and he owns a 1609m win. SHEPHERD (8) can bounce back dropping from a tough Oaklawn 1207m AOC where he was beaten 25.2L; prior to that he posted three wins including a 1609m success at Oaklawn by 1.8L. SIR EXTON (5) was 3rd at Oaklawn over 1710m last start, only 1.5L behind Batter Up, and earlier placed at 1609m. PACIFIC STANDARD (4) brings upside, having won a Tampa Bay Downs MSW by 4.3L two back and has minor placings at this trip.
Jockey: Manuel Americano
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a last-start win at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 1 May, finishing strongest from back in the field to score by 0.5L with 55kg. Prior run was 4th at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 4 Apr on SY, beaten 2.1L. Draws barrier 1 and rises 1.5kg to 56.5kg, with Manuel Americano booked for Mclean Robertson. Can feature with the right run from the inside draw.
Jockey: Alonso Quinonez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 19‑day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1408m on 1 May, beaten 0.8L by Permian Basin with 53.5kg after improving from back in the run. Earlier at Tampa he was 5th over 1207m on 11 Apr, 3.1L behind Mr. Hooligan, and prior to that ran 3rd over 1106m at $41. Won his maiden two back at Tampa over 1106m when finishing best late. Can feature with a similar late surge.
Jockey: Victor Lara
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip last start 4th of 7 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 25 Apr, beaten 6L on good going after settling last. Prior run 3rd of 11 in a 1207m Claiming on 11 Apr, 5.8L behind Bigwrigdude. Lone win came two back in a 1207m Maiden Claiming at Oaklawn Park on 19 Feb. Draws barrier 3 with 53.5kg and can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Betty Williams
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 31-day break after finishing 4th at Tampa Bay Downs over 1207m on 19 Apr, beaten 7.8L in an Allowance Optional Claiming with 55.5kg after settling back. Won two back at Tampa Bay Downs on 8 Apr over 1308m (MSW) after racing handy. Earlier 3rd over 1710m and 2nd over 1207m show versatility; distance record at 1609m reads 3:0-1-1. With Betty Williams up for Nik G. Goodwin and a slight weight rise to 56kg, can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Kelsi Harr
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in four of his last five. Last start 3rd of 9 after leading at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 1 May, beaten 1.5L with 55kg on FT, behind Batter Up. Prior run 2nd over 1207m there on 25 Apr, beaten 1.8L by Shan with 54kg. Back to the mile trip where he placed on 21 Mar; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jose Riquelme
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark at Fonner Park, including 3rd over 1207m on 21 Mar behind Axel Steel. Last start 4th of 6 after racing on speed at Fonner Park over 1207m on 25 Apr, beaten 2.5L on MY, with 56.5kg. Steps up in trip with a 0.5kg drop and draws barrier 6; 2 wins from 7 at 1609 add some appeal. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Eduardo Gallardo
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 31-day break after finishing 7th of 11 at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 19 Apr, beaten 8.1L on FT, settling back throughout with 56kg. Prior won at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 27 Mar by 0.5L in a Starter Allowance, running 4-4-3-2 at $26 with 53.5kg, defeating Camp Daddy. Earlier Oaklawn runs at the trip included 5th in Claiming 95 on 8 Mar, beaten 5.6L on GD. Can feature with a return to his March winning form.
Jockey: Luis Fuentes
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip after a tough last start 12th of 12 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 2 May, beaten 25.2L on fast going. Prior form was strong with three straight wins at Fair Grounds 1674m, then Oaklawn 1609m and 1811m, each at single-figure odds. Luis Fuentes rides for Mclean Robertson from barrier 8 with 56kg, and he has a 1/2 record at this mile trip. Can feature with a return to his earlier form.