Free Picks For Colonial Downs - 8/10/21

Free Picks For Colonial Downs - 8/10/21

Race 1 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a 1-mile and 3/16 claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $18,000 and field of 7. 1 Peppi The Hunter has 12 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July and merits serious consideration today. 3 EarnedNeverGiven has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in early August and plays a prominent role today. 4 Cloonita has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in early August and finishes amongst the top two today. 3 EarnedNeverGiven to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 2 on Tuesday at Colonial Downs is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $50,000 and field of 9. 1 Capt. Candy is the half-brother of Golden Candy, has placed in one of two starts, was second when last out in July and finishes amongst the leaders. 3 Arlo Bello was fifth while debuting earlier in August, jockey booking is a big plus and must be given consideration. 4 Wish Me Home is the half-brother of Nobody Knew, was fifth while debuting last month and finishes in the mix. 1 Capt. Candy to win, Exacta 1-3

Race 3 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a 1-mile and ⅛ Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 6. 2 Search For Truth is the half-brother of Princess Carrigan, was second while debuting last month and on these terms is hard to deny today 5 Urban Myth has placed in one of two outings, was third when last seen in July and puts on blinkers for just the first time today. 6 China Beach has placed in one of five starts, was second last time out in July and plays a prominent role today. 2 Search For Truth to win, Exacta 2-6

Race 4 on Tuesday at Colonial Downs is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 10. 2 Dancing In Fire has placed four times in 13 starts, was third when last out in July, and finishes amongst the lead group today. 4 Some Night has not placed in any of 8 outings, was sixth when last seen in July but a drop in grade is a big help today. 6 Out Strong Vows is the half-sister of R Cherry, was second while debuting in July and amongst this group holds the leading credentials today. 6 Our Strong Vows to win, Exacta 6-2

Race 5 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 11. 1 ByeGone Days has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last out in July, and must be at or near the top of all shortlists today. 6 Odalea has a victory at seven furlongs, was 4th when last seen in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 9 Cold Hearted Cat has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in July and plays a prominent role today. 1 ByeGone Days to win, Exacta 1-9

Race 6 on Tuesday at Colonial Downs is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $32,000 and field of 8. 4 Something Magical has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in July, jockey booking is a big plus and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 7 All About Kathern has three victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in May, and plays a prominent role today. 8 Classical Magic has four victories at 1 mile, was third last time out in July and finishes amongst the leaders. 4 Something Magical to win, Exacta 4-7

Race 7 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a 1-mile and ⅛ Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 11 1 Fortuna has placed in two of eight starts, was fourth when last out in July, and a drop-in grade and distance today is the difference-maker. 7 Silky Warrior has placed in two of four outings, was third when last seen in July and finishes amongst the two leaders. 11 Pruning is the half-sister of Onus, finished third last time out in July and plays a prominent role today. 1 Fortuna to win, Exacta 1-11

Race 8 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a 1-mile and ⅛ allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and a field of 11. 1 Last Samurai has a victory at seven furlongs, was second when last time out in June and is the one to beat following a drop-in class. 4 Hey Padre has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner when last seen while debuting in July and must be taken into consideration today. 6 Buy Me Candy has a victory at 1 mile, was 4th last time out in June and plays a prominent role today. 1 Last Samurai to win, Exacta 1-6

The ninth and final race on Tuesday at Colonial Downs is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $30,000 and field of 13. 3 Rose Knows is the half-sister of BriterThanSunshine, workouts have been strong leading up to this debut and finishes amongst the lead group today. 5 Knight Sleeper is the half-sister of Captivant, morning workouts have shown speed, and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 6 Still Doing Time has placed in two of three starts, was second last time out in July, puts on blinkers for just the first time today and on these terms is difficult to deny. 6 Still Doing Time to win, Exacta 6-3

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