A tightly knit field lines up for the 23:40 at Canterbury Park (usa), with only 8lb separating the highest and lowest rated runners - expect a competitive, tactical affair.

The field averages an official rating of 80.2, with the strongest runner rated 84 and the weakest at 76. The average time since last run across the field is 38.4 days, indicating runners are somewhat freshened up.



Eightysixchevy
Form figures of 7-77856 paint a picture of steady if unspectacular recent efforts, with this runner yet to find the winning formula in its latest assignments.
Anchored at the bottom of the ratings on 76, this runner is rated 8 points inferior to the top-rated and trails the field average by 4.2 points - a sizeable task on the numbers.
Top weight in the race at 5 8-13, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
The youngest in the race at just 5 years old, this runner may still be on the upgrade and has scope to outrun its age profile.
Returning after 35 days, quicker back than the 38.4-day field average - should arrive with more race sharpness than the typical runner here.
The weakest win chance in the field at 39% - 23% below the top-rated and 14.8% under the field average - a genuine outsider on the numbers with plenty to find.
The partnership of jockey Constantino Roman and trainer Tim Padilla completes the picture for this runner.


Lace Up
Recent form figures of 15-4564 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 78 places this runner below the field average (80.2) by 2.2 points, giving away 6 points to the top-rated - competitive enough to get involved but likely needing favours to win.
Top weight in the race at 5 8-13, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
The youngest in the race at just 5 years old, this runner may still be on the upgrade and has scope to outrun its age profile.
Returning after 52 days away - 13.6 days longer than the field average - may benefit from freshening up though race fitness is a question against sharper rivals.
Top of the tree on win chance at 62% - holding a useful edge over the opposition and the strongest statistical profile in this contest.
The partnership of jockey Alonso Quinonez and trainer Tim Padilla completes the picture for this runner.


Awesome Fantasy
Recent form figures of 621673 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.
Third on the ratings at 81 and only 3 points off the top-rated, this runner profiles as a live each-way prospect in this field.
Top weight in the race at 5 8-13, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
The youngest in the race at just 5 years old, this runner may still be on the upgrade and has scope to outrun its age profile.
The most recent runner in the field with an outing 13 days ago, ticking over nicely and arriving with conditioning exactly where it needs to be.
Top of the tree on win chance at 62% - holding a useful edge over the opposition and the strongest statistical profile in this contest.
The partnership of jockey Eduardo Gallardo and trainer Tena Birdwell completes the picture for this runner.


Laws Of Man
Recent Form 36-4338 demonstrates consistent place-getting ability, with this runner hitting the frame regularly even if the winning post has proved elusive of late.
Notably, the trajectory of recent performances suggests upward momentum that could see this runner go close today.
Top-rated horse at 84, though the ratings advantage is marginal in this competitive-looking field.
Top weight in the race at 5 8-13, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
The youngest in the race at just 5 years old, this runner may still be on the upgrade and has scope to outrun its age profile.
The longest absence in the field by some margin at 79 days - genuine uncertainty around current ability and best watched unless market support suggests all is well.
Third on the win chance ratings at 59% and only 3% 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 Ronald Westermann completes the picture for this runner.


Awesome Move
Form figures of 65-5937 paint a picture of steady if unspectacular recent efforts, with this runner yet to find the winning formula in its latest assignments.
Notably, the trajectory of recent performances suggests upward momentum that could see this runner go close today.
Second-best on the numbers at 82, lying just 2 points shy of the top-rated and firmly in the picture for this contest.
Top weight in the race at 7 8-13, though the spread across the field is narrow and the burden should not be prohibitive.
At 7 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 most recent runner in the field with an outing 13 days ago, ticking over nicely and arriving with conditioning exactly where it needs to be.
A 47% win chance places this runner below the field average (53.8%) by 6.8%, giving away 15% to the top-rated - competitive enough to get involved but likely needing favours to win.
The partnership of jockey Fausto Silva Da and trainer Tena Birdwell completes the picture for this runner.


In summary, the 23:40 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.