Free Picks For Colonial Downs - 8/17/21
Race 1 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $50,000 and field of 6. 1 Soft Touch is the half-sister of Innovative Idea has a talented jockey in the saddle and on connections merits serious consideration. 3 Avignon is the half-sister of Candy Mover, jockey selection is a big plus and merits the respect of the others. 4 Sparkle Blue is the half-sister of Shared Account, workouts have been solid leading up to this outing and on these terms is the one to beat. 4 Sparkle Blue to win, Exacta 4-1
Race 2 on Tuesday at Colonial Downs is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 7. 1 Tilsa has a victory at one mile, was sixth when last out in July but on previous form must be given consideration. 2 Pie Killer has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in May but faces a far easier task today. 3 FlowersForShantell is the half-sister of Guilty, was a winner while debuting in August, and on these terms is hard to deny today. 3 FlowersForShantell to win, Exacta 3-2
Race 3 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $50,000 and field of 6. 1 Heavenly Trip is the half-brother of Rosy’s Rainbow, has placed in each of two starts, was second when last out in July and plays a prominent role today. 3 Leoville was third while debuting last month, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders. 4 Swift Dancer has placed in one of 4 starts, was second last time out in July and on these terms is the one to beat today. 4 Swift Dancer to win, Exacta 4-1
Race 4 on Tuesday at Colonial Downs is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 9. 2 Stringfella has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 4 Thomond Park has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 6 Resident Liberal has two victories at 1 mile, was second last time out in July, and finishes as part of the top two today. 2 Stringfella to win, Exacta 2-6
Race 5 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $50,000 and a field of 10. 1 Horizon Moon had a price tag of $120,000, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle, workouts have been strong leading up to this debut and on these terms is the one to beat. 8 Musique is the half-sister of Scooter’s Boy, was second while debuting last month and plays a prominent role today. 10 Hidden Connection is the half-sister of Kick In The Gas, debuts at this venue today and finishes amongst the leaders. 1 Horizon Moon to win, Exacta 1-8
Race 6 on Tuesday at Colonial Downs is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $50,000 and field of 8. 6 Mackenzie’s Novva is the half-brother of Star Contender, was third while debuting last month and holds solid claims today. 7 High Stock debuts from this venue today, jockey selection is a big plus and must be taken into consideration. 8 TIger To Remember is the half-brother of Skole had a price tag of $190,000, workouts have been very strong leading up to this debut and on these terms is difficult to the night today. 8 Tiger To Remember to win, Exacta 8-6
Race 7 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 12. 2 Sunnymede Dream was a winner when last out earlier in August, has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders. 7 English Charmer was a winner when last seen in July, jockey selection is a big plus and looks for a second consecutive trip to the winner’s circle. 12 Independence Law has a victory at 1 mile, was sixth last time out in early August returns to a more suitable distance and on these terms is the one to beat. 12 Independence Law to win, Exacta 12-7
Race 8 on Tuesday at Colonial Downs is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 7. 1 Kadri has two victories at six furlongs was third when last out in July, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Litigant has four victories at seven furlongs, was a winner, when last seen in July and on these terms, is difficult to deny today. 5 Arabian Prince has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth last time out in January but drops a grade, which could make the difference today. 4 Litigant to win, Exacta 4-5
The ninth and final race at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a 5 furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 12. 2 Peculiarity has placed in one of three starts, was second when last out in July and plays a prominent role today. 6 Fast Fashion has placed six times in 11 outings, was third when last seen earlier in August and must be near or at the top of all shortlists today. 9 Tak E Lady has placed in two of 8 starts, was 4th last time out in July and finishes with the lead group today. 6 Fast Fashion to win, Exacta 6-2
