Horse Race Preview: Race 6 – Minnesota Derby at Canterbury Park

Top Contenders

Sushi Man (Post 7)

Trainer: Coty Rosin

Jockey: Harry Hernandez

Form: 2-66211

Odds: 7/5 (Morning Line Favorite)

Notes: Comes in off two consecutive wins, including a dominant allowance score. High speed figures and strong late kick make him the one to beat.

Towner Too (Post 8)

Trainer: McLean Robertson

Jockey: Daylor Berrios-Lopez

Form: 10-1461

Odds: 3/1

Notes: Improving colt with a sharp win last out. Tactical speed and versatile running style. Major threat.

Flying Martini (Post 2)

Trainer: Coty Rosin

Jockey: Eduardo Gallardo

Form: 211

Odds: 6/1

Notes: Lightly raced but undefeated in last two starts. Could surprise if pace collapses.

Full Field Breakdown

Post	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Form	Odds	Notes
1	Arjun For Karz	Edgar Espinoza	Alonso Quinonez	053115	12/1	Game gelding, needs pace to close
2	Flying Martini	Coty Rosin	Eduardo Gallardo	211	6/1	Undefeated streak, rising star
3	Able Seaman	Michael Biehler	Daniel Vergara	3-65262	8/1	Consistent but lacks late punch
4	Beggin For Trouble	Tony Rengstorf	Fausto Silva Da	525326	8/1	Honest runner, needs perfect trip
5	Way Up North	Bruce Riecken	Guillermo Rodriguez	6613	15/1	Longshot with upside
6	T C Gold	McLean Robertson	Felipe Valdez	24-6152	8/1	Solid form, needs pace setup
7	Sushi Man	Coty Rosin	Harry Hernandez	2-66211	7/5	Class of the field, strong closer
8	Towner Too	McLean Robertson	Daylor Berrios-Lopez	10-1461	3/1	Tactical and improving

Strategic Insights

Pace Scenario: Expect Flying Martini and Way Up North to push early. Sushi Man and Towner Too will stalk and pounce.

Trainer Trends: Coty Rosin and McLean Robertson both saddle two runners, with Sushi Man and Towner Too looking strongest.

Track Bias: Canterbury dirt favors tactical speed but closers like Sushi Man can excel with a pressured pace.

Top Pick: Sushi Man
Value Play: Flying Martini
Longshot to Watch: Arjun For Karz