Free Picks for Laurel Park - 9/30/21
Race 1 at Laurel Park on Thursday is a 5 ½ furlong waiver Maiden claiming for 3 to 5 year olds with a purse of $39,000 and field of 11. 3 Watch Me Disappear was fourth wild debuting earlier in September, has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes in the mix. 9 Looks Don’t Lie has placed five times in 12 outings, was third when last seen earlier in September and must be respected by the rest. 10 Who Knows What has placed four times in 10 starts, was second last time out in August and on these terms and against this group is the one to beat. 10 Who Knows What to win, Exacta 10-9
Race 2 on Thursday at Laurel Park is a seven-furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $17,000 and field of 9. 1 Lambeau Lady has two victories at five furlongs, was well back when last out in August and a drop in grade could be the difference maker today. 5 Awfully Foxy has victories at both 6 and 7 furlongs, was 4th when last seen in February and must be taken into consideration. 8 Imagine Victory has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was third last time out in August and plays a prominent role today. 1 Lambeau Lady to win, Exacta 1-8
Race 3 at Laurel Park on Thursday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $46,000 and field of 13. 7 Holy Berries is the half-sister of Congress Hall, jockey selection is a plus and must be taken into consideration today. 10 Determined Hope is the half-sister of Points OffTheBench, has placed in one of two starts, was well back when last seen in early September but drops a class and that could be the difference maker today. 11 Miss Midnight has placed in one of 3 starts, was second last time out in early September and looks to go one better today. 11 Miss Midnight to win, Exacta 11-10
Race 4 on Thursday at Laurel Park is a 1-mile claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $17,000 and field of 10. 5 Manicomio has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last out earlier in September but a drop in class is a big plus today. 9 ThreeTheHardWay has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last seen earlier in September and finishes amongst the leaders. 10 Big Rinne has three victories at 1 mile, was fifth last time out in early September, returns to a more suitable distance and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 10 Big Rinne to win, Exacta 10-5
Race 5 on Thursday at Laurel Park is a 5 ½ furlong allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $40,000 and field of 10. 4 Grand Skylark has three victories at 5 furlongs, was a winner when last out in August and must be given consideration today. 5 Tea In China has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second when last seen earlier in September and faces an easier task today. 6 Golden Can has five victories at five furlongs, was a winner last time out in early September, jockey booking is an advantage and on these terms is the one to beat. 6 Golden Can to win, Exacta 6-5
Race 6 at Laurel Park on Thursday is a 1-mile and 1/16 allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $48,000 and field of 16. 4 Aurum has a victory at 1 mile, was 4th when last out earlier in August and must be taken into consideration today. 5 Line Dancing has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth when last seen in August but a drop in class could be the difference maker today. 7 Batyah has a victory at 1 mile was fifth last time out in October of 2020 but cannot be overlooked after returning from a long layoff. 5 Line Dancing to win, Exacta 5-7
Race 7 on Thursday at Laurel Park is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $46,000 and field of 9. 3 She Is Wisky was 3rd while debuting earlier in September, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and plays a prominent role today. 4 Kymmies Chardonnay is the half-sister of Living Vicariously, was fourth while debuting earlier in September and must be given consideration. 8 Derwin’s Starlet debuts today at this venue, jockey booking is a plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 3 She Is Wisky to win, Exacta 3-4
Race 8 at Laurel Park on Thursday is a 5 ½ furlong allowance optional claiming for 3 year olds and up with a purse of $56,000 and field of 10. 2 Spun Glass has 3 victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last out in August and holds solid claims today. 6 Beautiful Grace has 7 victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in early September and plays a prominent role today. 7 Can The Queen has four victories at 5 furlongs, was a winner last time out in July and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 7 Can The Queen to win, Exacta 7-6
The ninth and final race at Laurel Park on Thursday 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 10. 5 Sally’s Mustang has a victory at seven furlongs, was third when last out in early September and plays a role at the wire today. 9 Amplio Esquema was a winner when last seen in August, jockey booking is a plus and looks for a second consecutive trip to the winner’s circle today. 10 Along The Way was a winner last time out in early September, has a talented jockey in the saddle and must be given serious consideration. 9 Amplio Esquema to win, Exacta 9-10
