CANTERBURY PARK, FREE PICKS, MAY 15

If playing in the win pool, hold out for odds of 3/1 or better unless the horse is the only one listed in its race.

Two races (third and fifth) present longshot opportunities. They both filled nicely with talented horses. The fourth race features a weak field and a high percentage favorite. That suggests a pick-3, with a single in the middle.

2*3*4*7 with 2 with 1*2*6*8*9 = $20.
A cheaper way to play it starts in the second leg:
2*7 with 2*3*4*7 with 2 = $8
And a third alternative:
2 with 1*2*6*8*9 with 1*4*6 =$15

RACE ONE
#6 Bold Entry 3/1} New trainer, first time lasix, faces very weak field.

RACE TWO
#2 Bizet 4/1} Won off a long layoff last May, so...
#7 Papa's Paisley 7/5} A contender but not playable at these odds.

RACE THREE
Longshot opportunity.
#3 Savvy N Speightful 4/1} Working hard on comeback.
#2 Spell Winer 4/1} Hawthorne winner at about this level.
#4 Sheza Ruler 7/2} Maybe, but more likely to place or show.
#7 Artistic License 6/1} One nice race over CBY dirt.

RACE FOUR
#2 Rocknlikeahurricane 8/5} Top trainer, not much competition

RACE FIVE
A $12,000 claiming race that's attracted a lot of out-of-state talent. Look for a longshot...
#6 Unstoppable Colby 6/1} Maiden winner, been in big races.
#8 Gray Day Lover 5/1} Texan with a tough trainer.
#2 Deja l'Etoile 8/1} In from Chicago and New Orleans.
#9 Baby Trump 3/1} Keeneland shipper with Dino up.
#1 Harveson 12/1} Up from Tampa for first CBY try.

RACE SIX
#1 True Ten 4/1} A California Diodoro horse.
#4 Curly Top 9/5} Son of Curlin, been off a long time.
#6 Dr. Spin 6/1} Made noise in Hot Springs, drops now.

RACE SEVEN
The Ten Thousand Lakes sprint for $60K.
#7 Bourbon County 6/1} Has pretty much owned Canterbury, but he's six now, and there are a couple of real contenders...
#6 Lil' Appolo 6/1} Got a chance if the pace melts down.
#1 Affirmed Cure 10/1} Has a CBY win off a long layoff. 

RACE EIGHT
#7 Keith's Legacy 5/1} But don't bet the house.