Free Picks for Laurel Park - 10/16/20

Race 1

3 Lady Rosalie: runner-up when last out 4 weeks ago, has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes in the mix today. Exotics

6 Pilot Episode: was third when last seen 4 weeks ago, workouts have been very good the last week and blinkers go on for the first time. Should be included

7 Look Me Over: ran a career-best when last seen three weeks ago, arrives in very good form and merits much consideration. Top Pick

Race 2

1 Speightster Red: finished third while debuting at Pimlico, stable has had very much success and must be respected. Top Pick

4 Lugamo: finished second while debuting at Pimlico, jockey/trainer combination has a successful strike rate and plays a prominent role today. Should be included

5 Scottsdale: half-brother to Moravian Prayer, leaves for a very respected stable and finishes amongst the leaders. Exotics

Race 3

1 Inside Risk: was victorious when last seen 4 weeks ago, arrives in top form and is the one the rest must catch. Top Pick

3 Holly Blame: was third when last seen four weeks ago at Churchill Downs, debuts from a new stable and plays a big role. Should be included

5 Carey Times: was victorious by a wide margin when last seen and on form must be given consideration. Exotics

Race 4

2 Lasting Image: did not race well when last seen 4 weeks ago, but leaves from yard that is highly respected and plays a role today. Exotics

4 Elusive Jester: half-brother to Rose Tree, debuts today at this venue and has a top jockey in the saddle. Should be included

13 Ballyhoo Prince: finished second when last seen three weeks ago at Pimlico, arrives in very good form and on obvious credentials must be at or near the top of all shortlists. Top Pick

Race 6

2 Steady Love: runner-up when last out 4 weeks ago, form is very good at the moment and cannot be overlooked. Exotics

6 Pink Pearl: finished second when last seen just one week ago, returns quickly to take advantage of form and plays a prominent role today. Should be included

8 One Last Trial: not up to form when last seen two months ago, has had very strong workouts of late and on these terms is the one to beat. Top Pick