Free Picks For Colonial Downs - 8/11/21
Race 1 at Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a 1 mile Maiden claiming for 3-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 9. 3 Lady Teufelsberg has placed in one of six starts, was well back when last out earlier in August but drops a grade today which is a big plus. 4 MagicMelody has placed in one of three starts, was third when last seen in July but cannot be overlooked today. 9 Home By Seven has placed in 2 of nine starts, was fifth last time out in July and merits serious consideration today. 3 Lady Teufelsberg to win, Exacta 3-9
Race 2 on Wednesday at Colonial Downs is a 5 furlong claiming for 3 years olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 8. 1 Motherwell has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was fifth when last out and merits the respect of the others today. 5 Shikaka has two victories at seven furlongs, was 4th when last seen in June and holds the leading credentials today. 6 Not My Money has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was eighth last time out in July but drops a grade which is a difference-maker today. 6 Not My Money to win, Exacta 6-5
Race 3 at Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a 5 1/2 furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $32,000 and field of 8. 1 Buff’s In Love has four victories at five furlongs, was second when last out in July and holds the leading credentials today. 2 True Atka has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs was a winner when last seen in March and must be factored into the equation today. 7 Nellysford has eight victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was third last time out in July and merits the respect of the others today. 2 True Atka to win, Exacta 2-1
Race 4 at the Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $50,000 and field of 9. 2 Senson has placed in one of two starts, was third when last out in July and on these terms and against this class is the one to beat. 4 Baby Luck is the half-sister of Stepping Forward, debuts at this venue today and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 5 Street Tapper is the half-sister of Mishawaka, debuts today at this venue and on connections holds solid claims. 4 Baby Luck to win, Exacta 4-2
Race 5 on Wednesday at Colonial Downs is a 5 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and a field of 12. 3 Mr. Pete has 10 victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was fourth when last out in July, and finishes amongst the leaders. 8 Fort Fortitude has eight victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner when last seen in July, and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 12 More Abundance has six victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner last time out in May, and plays a prominent role today. 8 Fort Fortitude to win, Exacta 8-12
Race 6 at Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a 1-mile and 1/16 starter optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $32,000 and field of 8. 2 Toss has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was sixth when last out in July but cannot be overlooked today. 3 Lucky Ramsey has 11 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in July and must be given serious consideration. 6 Other Things Equal has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 Other Things Equal to win, Exacta 6-3
Race 7 on Wednesday at Colonial Downs is a 1-mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 8. 2 Mr Thrifty has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in June and looks to go one better today. 4 Corrado has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth when last seen in June and against this class cannot be overlooked today. 5 CantStopRunning has three victories at 1 mile, was third last time out in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 2 Mr Thrifty to win, Exacta 2-4
Race 8 at Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a 1-mile and ⅛ starter allowance for three year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 12. 2 No Down Days has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last out in July and on consistency must be respected by the rest. 10 Color Crush was a winner when last seen in July, jockey booking is a big plus and finishes amongst the leaders today. 12 Fox Force Five is the half-sister of Franklin Towers, was a winner last time out in July and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 12 Fox Force Five to win, Exacta 12-2
The ninth and final race on Wednesday at Colonial Downs is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 12. 2 Bassett has placed in 2 of seven starts, was fifth when last out in July but cannot be overlooked today. 11 Small Field is the brother of Vice Grip, debuts from this venue today and finishes in the mix. 12 Olympic Gold has placed three times in six starts, was third last time out in July, and must be at or near the top of all shortlists today. 12 Olympic Gold to win, Exacta 12-2
