The 20:40 at Canterbury Park (usa) features a field of 5 runners.

The field averages an official rating of 73.8, with the strongest runner rated 92 and the weakest at 64. The average time since last run across the field is 66 days, indicating runners are somewhat freshened up. Over half the field carries a rating below 75, indicating this may be a race where improvement is required for success at this level.



G Dawg
Recent form figures of 1-42745 reveal a runner in winning mood, having struck once in the last six outings - a profile that commands respect.
However, the downward trend in recent efforts raises questions about whether this runner can rediscover its best form.
An OR of 73 places this runner third on the figures, with the 19-point deficit to the top-rated leaving it with work to do against the classier types.
Top weight in the race at 4 8-13, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
The youngest in the race at just 4 years old, this runner may still be on the upgrade and has scope to outrun its age profile.
A lengthy 67-day absence - 1 days longer than the field average - introduces genuine uncertainty around current ability in this company.
The best win chance in the race at 65%, though the field is tightly matched on the data and this is no foregone conclusion.
The partnership of jockey Jose Riquelme and trainer Bennie Woolley Jr completes the picture for this runner.


Spun Not Stirred
Recent Form 3-63285 demonstrates consistent place-getting ability, with this runner hitting the frame regularly even if the winning post has proved elusive of late.
The clear top-rated horse with an OR of 92, enjoying a commanding 16-point advantage over the next best and arriving with the strongest credentials in this 5-runner field.
Top weight in the race at 4 8-13, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
The youngest in the race at just 4 years old, this runner may still be on the upgrade and has scope to outrun its age profile.
Returning after 47 days, quicker back than the 66-day field average - should arrive with more race sharpness than the typical runner here.
Third on the win chance ratings at 59% and only 6% off the top projection - a live each-way prospect with the numbers to support a place claim.
The partnership of jockey Manuel Americano and trainer Jose Silva completes the picture for this runner.


Tarps Storm
Recent form figures of 3168-49 reveal a runner in winning mood, having struck once in the last six outings - a profile that commands respect.
However, the downward trend in recent efforts raises questions about whether this runner can rediscover its best form.
Anchored at the bottom of the ratings on 64, this runner is rated 28 points inferior to the top-rated and trails the field average by 9.8 points - a sizeable task on the numbers.
Top weight in the race at 6 8-13, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
At 6 years old, this is one of the more experienced runner in the field - an age that brings maturity though perhaps not the zip of younger rivals.
The longest absence in the field by some margin at 106 days - genuine uncertainty around current ability and best watched unless market support suggests all is well.
A 53% win chance places this runner below the field average (58.8%) by 5.8%, giving away 12% to the top-rated - competitive enough to get involved but likely needing favours to win.
The partnership of jockey Constantino Roman and trainer Edgar Espinoza completes the picture for this runner.


Lemon Sohn
Recent form figures of 724361 reveal a runner in winning mood, having struck once in the last six outings - a profile that commands respect.
Notably, the trajectory of recent performances suggests upward momentum that could see this runner go close today.
Anchored at the bottom of the ratings on 64, this runner is rated 28 points inferior to the top-rated and trails the field average by 9.8 points - a sizeable task on the numbers.
Top weight in the race at 4 8-13, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
The youngest in the race at just 4 years old, this runner may still be on the upgrade and has scope to outrun its age profile.
The shortest absence in the race at 15 days, suggesting this runner has been kept busier than most and should arrive sharp enough.
The best win chance in the race at 65%, though the field is tightly matched on the data and this is no foregone conclusion.
The partnership of jockey Eduardo Gallardo and trainer Edgar Espinoza completes the picture for this runner.


The Man The Myth
Recent form figures of 158-666 reveal a runner in winning mood, having struck once in the last six outings - a profile that commands respect.
However, the downward trend in recent efforts raises questions about whether this runner can rediscover its best form.
Rated 76, this runner sits second on the figures though the 16-point gap to the top-rated suggests it will need to find improvement to turn the tables.
Top weight in the race at 5 8-13, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
A 5-year-old operating above the field average age, bringing maturity and racecraft to the table.
A lengthy 95-day absence - 29 days longer than the field average - introduces genuine uncertainty around current ability in this company.
The weakest win chance in the field at 52% - 13% below the top-rated and 6.8% under the field average - a genuine outsider on the numbers with plenty to find.
The partnership of jockey Kelsi Harr and trainer Bennie Woolley Jr completes the picture for this runner.


In summary, the 20:40 at Canterbury Park (usa) appears to be a genuinely open affair with several runners holding similar claims, making it a tricky puzzle for punters to solve.