Track: Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN)
Distance: 1 mile, 70 yards
Surface: Dirt
Purse: $75,000
Post Time: 10:40 PM ET / 9:40 PM CT
Field Size: 7 runners
Contenders to Watch
Flatter Me Baby (Post 2)
Trainer: Troy Bethke
Jockey: Guillermo Rodriguez
Form: 19-4211
Odds: Likely favorite
Notes: Comes in off back-to-back wins, including a sharp victory over Wildcat Minny. Has tactical speed and proven dirt form. Strong contender.
Carson Bay (Post 4)
Trainer: Gary Scherer
Jockey: Erica Murray
Form: 10275D
Notes: Finished second to Flatter Me Baby last out. Has shown grit and consistency. Could turn the tables with a better trip.
Where’s Marilyn (Post 3)
Trainer: Bruce Riecken
Jockey: Jermaine Bridgmohan
Form: 431-551
Notes: Closed fast to win at a mile last time out. Proven at the distance and improving. Dangerous late runner.
Other Entrants
| Post | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Form | Notes |
| 1 | Wildcat Minny | Tim Padilla | Alonso Quinonez | 9-62462 | Consistent but lacks finishing punch |
| 5 | Vintage Port | Coty Rosin | Victor Santiago | 343-12 | Solid second last out; needs pace |
| 6 | Mary B’s Legacy | McLean Robertson | Daylor Berrios Lopez | 15-17 | Troubled trip last out; longshot |
| 7 | I C Gold | McLean Robertson | Harry Hernandez | 145 | Well-bred but outclassed so far |
Strategic Insights
Pace Scenario: Carson Bay and Flatter Me Baby likely to contest the early lead. Where’s Marilyn could benefit from a hot pace and close late.
Track Bias: Canterbury Park dirt tends to favor tactical speed but closers can win with a contested pace.
Trainer Notes: Gary Scherer and Bruce Riecken have strong records in Minnesota-bred stakes.
Top Pick: Flatter Me Baby
Value Play: Where’s Marilyn
Longshot to Watch: Vintage Port
Suggested Bets:
Win: Flatter Me Baby
Exacta Box: Flatter Me Baby / Where’s Marilyn
Trifecta: Flatter Me Baby / Carson Bay / Where’s Marilyn
