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Friday, May 20, 2016

CANTERBURY MAY 21

RACE ONE
Beat #7 Blazing Angel
Looks much the best, despite layoff, in weak field
But stone closers don't do well at CBY.
Try:
#1 Hey Funny
#6 Bold Prospect Win 6/1
No bet:
#3 Zan Creek (9/2) fades horribly

RACE TWO
With #1 Combine #6 Or SundaySword of David
The two top trainers, Mac and Diodoro, go at it.
#3 Harnersbach has a shot if the above two commit suicide.
Missed 11/1 shot Congratulate Me.

RACE THREE (turf)
Play #7 Rhetorical miss at 7/5
Best trainer and turf rider.
#3 Friarcracker has a shot, but need way better than 5/2
#4 My Crazy Dayse could surprise at 10/1 for new trainer.
Misses Jiquick at 2/1

RACE FOUR "Ladyslipper"
Combine
#3 Sky and Sea win 3/5
Has a tendency to lead, weaken late
#4 Rockin' the Bleu's place
Probably enjoys a subtle class edge.
#1 and #6 for exotic partners.  #1 Show at 15/1
Tri paid $10 for $1


RACE FIVE
Beat #3 Follow the Spiders
#4 if 6/1 (class)
#2 if 8/1 (speed)
#8 if 12/1 (speed)
Missed firster Some Say So at 7/1

RACE SIX
Beat #3 Rodeoactive
#7 Kenna Mae could be a big surprise > 16/1
#5 Unbridled Mayhem >5/1
#1 Victory Ice >6/1
Missed firster #9 at 8/5

RACE SEVEN
Beat #8 Fear Fighter
Mac's debut colt will be over bet.
#2 Drinkinatthebar, a comebacker, 4/1
#1 Dakota Native ran well on last fast track.
Missed #10 at 4/1

RACE EIGHT (turf)
Beat #4 Northhampton Kid show at 4/5
0-for-12 and lags early.
#3 Glory Kingdom, sneaky at >81
#2 Sioux Hockey 7/2
Missed #8 at 6/1

RACE NINE (starter allowance)
Beat #2 YaYa Gottabedatway
Trainer got a spectacular win at 6/5 at Hawthorne.
Then he faded at Arlington 13 days ago.
In a field of 10, he's only got about a 20% chance.
#5 Take It Like A Man, only recent winner of a starter allowance 4/1
#1 The Third Ace, 3-for-10 at the distance.
#3 Aunt Ruby's Kitchen, 2 sneaky longshot wins at OP.
#7 Word Racer, Mac at a price, layoff, drop in class.
#10 Gentle as a Breeze, new trainer, and 15 career wins.
Missed #4 at 3/2


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