Johnny Love's Saturday Canterbury Park line

August 24, 2013 at 4:53AM

Post time: 1:30 pm. Best bet: Saturday in May (8th race). Best play: 50 cent Pick 4—Race 1 (1,2,6,7/1,2,4,5/1,3,/2,3,6,7,8), $80.

1 6 furlongs. fillies and mares. Maiden special weight. Purse: $30,000.

#/Horse, Jockey, TrainerWt./Odds

1: Only Annie Peach (Eikleberry, Scherbenske)123/5-2

2: Royal Dust Storm (Barton, Rarick)119/5-1

3: Kippy Longstocking (Swiontek, McFadden)118/12-1

4: Mimi's Obsession (Hernandez, Rengstorf)114/8-1

5: Maggies Music (Von Rosen, Bethke)123/12-1

6: Royal Bluff (Shino, Pfeifer)123/3-1

7: Mattie's Vow (Shepherd, Robertson)119/3-1

MATTIE'S VOW had contaminated start in debut before rushing up strongly to get up for the fourth spot with altering trip; expect better start being more relaxed. ROYAL BLUFF and ONLY ANNIE PEACH exit the same race as our top pick in the payroll line. Only Annie Peach led throughout but tired quickly before crossing the wire. Royal Bluff will be rolling late.

2 6 furlongs. 3-year-olds and up. Claiming $6,250. Purse: $12,000.

#/Horse, Jockey, TrainerWt./Odds

1: Is This a Secret (Shepherd, Diodoro)123/6-1

2: What a Score (Eikleberry, Lund)123/3-1

3: Ms Mustanfar (Escobar, Bravo)123/10-1

4: Sixtysix Margaux (Stevens, Chambers)123/5-2

5: Terice (Goodwin, Kirby)123/6-1

6: Diamond City (Garnett, Canchari)123/20-1

7: Cherryful Lady (Canchari, Canchari)123/12-1

8: Speakers Action (Keith, Van Winkle)123/7-2

SIXTY MARGAUX returns to preferred dirt sprinting after failed three-year turf return; won two back at distance against much tougher. TERICE is a obvious danger flying late in the drop in class off the lawn and should get a nice pace scenario to zoom in on. WHAT A SCORE will be up close if not in the lead with the inside draw coming off a five-length victory at this level.

3 5 1/2 furlongs. fillies. Maiden special weight. Purse: $30,000.

#/Horse, Jockey, TrainerWt./Odds

1: Pounce (Martin, Becker)118/2-1

2: Shadow Ridge (Stevens, Rhone)118/3-1

3: Blumin Sweetheart (Shepherd, Robertson)118/5-2

4: Flower Addie (Butler, Rengstorf)118/8-1

5: Half Our Song (Swiontek, Bethke)113/15-1

6: No Rain (Keith, Biehler)118/10-1

7: Demis Harmony (Shaw, Rampadarat)118/20-1

8: Joan Stone (Von Rosen, Hanson)118/15-1

BLUMIN SWEETHEART appears the one to beat in this group of two-year-old fillies; finished ahead of many of today's rivals in lone two starts. POUNCE improved a great deal in second start pressing the pace and landing in place honors. Would have liked to see a work since that race 28 days ago. SHADOW RIDGE lone start was that of a non-factor after a bumpy start as the favorite and should be much sharper today.

4 about 1 1/16 miles. 3-year-olds and up. Claiming $12,500. Purse: $13,000.

#/Horse, Jockey, TrainerWt./Odds

1: Came Home Late (Shino, House)123/12-1

2: Bluesie Brown (Barton, Anderson)118/6-1

3: Margo's Delight (Rivera, Brinson)123/9-2

4: Tightrope Dancer (Velazquez, Scherer)123/8-1

5: Correspondence (Canchari, Riecken)123/20-1

6: Candy Paint (Hernandez, Burgess)118/4-1

7: Jordan's Sorority (Martin, Lund)118/8-1

8: Toluca (Eikleberry, Silva)123/7-2

9: Wonder Country (Ocampo, Berndt)123/5-1

10: Bourbonology (Butler, Rhone)123/10-1

11: Hoodwinked Holly (Swiontek, McFadden)118/15-1

12: Disqualified (Barton, Tracy)118/12-1

13: Dropped Call (Von Rosen, Bethke)123/15-1

14: She's the Cat (Rhone, Arterburn)123/5-1

TOLUCA is a strong contender for win honors sitting off the pace before making middle move while dropping a level in competition. JORDAN'S SORORITY has opportunity to grab the lead with the lack of group early speed and set moderate fractions with hope of stealing it at a decent price. MARGO'S DELIGHT is the logical closing threat but was non-existent last out; should enjoy class relief today.

5 5 1/2 furlongs. 2-year-olds. Maiden special weight. Purse: $25,000.

#/Horse, Jockey, TrainerWt./Odds

1: Felsinea (Shepherd, McFarlane)118/8-1

2: Fleet Performer (Hernandez, House)113/5-1

3: Habitually Golden (Von Rosen, Sheehan)118/12-1

4: My Fine Lady (Butler, Oliver)118/5-2

5: Loadherupletherrip (Keith, Rengstorf)118/10-1

6: Avi'sblazinvictory (Goodwin, Brinson)118/8-1

7: My Dandy Girl (Eikleberry, Silva)118/3-1

8: Desired Storm (Ocampo, Anderson)118/6-1

Many ways to go in this head-scratcher of two-year-olds. MY DANDY GIRL flashed good early speed in debut showing promise filling up the third spot and should come right back fighting up front. MY FINE LADY has been on the shelf since May but has some quick works to show for return. FELSINEA gave a no show performance when unveiled but has a high-percentage trainer second time out.

6 about 7 1/2 furlongs. 3-year-olds and up. Claiming $7,500. Purse: $14,000.

#/Horse, Jockey, TrainerWt./Odds

1: Silver Rock Star (Shaw, Perez)119/8-1

2: Tymaker (Escobar, Lund)119/12-1

3: Omar's Tiger (Shepherd, Berndt)119/9-2

4: Chatty Lou (Canchari, Canchari)119/30-1

5: Don't Bluff (Martin, Robertson)121/3-1

6: Robbie's Express (Von Rosen, Bends)119/5-1

7: Family Foundation (Butler, Brueggemann)119/4-1

8: Miles Heir (Ocampo, Litfin)119/8-1

9: Blast'em (Eikleberry, Silva)119/6-1

DON'T BLUFF should enjoy the cutback in distance after failing to hold on last out running longer. BLAST'EM has tactical speed to sit behind the pace before making takeover bid; had to yield last out in closing just missing the board at a huge price. ROBBIE'S EXPRESS, FAMILY FOUNDATION, and MILES HEIR are among several here with a legitimate shot.

7 6 furlongs. 3-year-olds and up. Maiden special weight. Purse: $25,000.

#/Horse, Jockey, TrainerWt./Odds

1: Choo Choo Charlie (Von Rosen, Diodoro)119/6-12: Blue Away (Shepherd, Robertson)119/9-2

3: Amigos Three (Goodwin, Anderson)119/6-1

4: Indy Awesome (Ocampo, Wilkes)119/4-1

5: Pricelesscommodity (Barton, Padilla)119/5-1

6: Cuzan (Eikleberry, Silva)119/3-1

7: Shamrock King (Butler, Rhone)119/6-1

8: Sun of King (Shaw, Rampadarat)119/30-1

CUZAN got the gold mine then got the shaft after being DQ'd for the win last out in a heated duel battle down the stretch. Love the angle of coming right back for the win after having victory stripped away. BLUE AWAY comes out of the claim box for new trainer who does well with his new runners at first asking. INDY AWESOME been away from racing for a month now but works suggest he's cranked to go.

8 about 7 1/2 furlongs. 3-year-olds and up. Claiming $7,500. Purse: $14,000.

#/Horse, Jockey, TrainerWt./Odds

1: Tigerstark (Shaw, Suter)119/10-1

2: Bravo Prado (Keith, Biehler)119/7-2

3: Charging Home (Shepherd, Rarick)119/4-1

4: Broken Aero (Rivera, Sweere)119/12-1

5: Jix (Shino, Pfeifer)119/12-1

6: Peaks of Legend (Barton, Hemba)123/4-1

7: Willie Prevail (Martin, Lund)119/12-1

8: Saturday in May (Butler, Rhone)123/5-2

SATURDAY IN MAY won last out, closing late driving clear to two-length win, and expect same today with expected quicker fractions up front. BRAVO PRADO nearly won last out, setting the pace before getting caught late at 16-1. Should have company up front today. CHARGING HOME has good early foot to hang up front; usually in the mix for more than half the race.

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