Free Picks For Colonial Downs - 8/18/21

Race 1 at Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $18,000 in field of 6. 2 King Leonardo has victories at 7 furlongs and one mile, was fourth when last out earlier in August and is one of the leading contenders. 4 Freddy Soto has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in early August and holds solid claims today. 5 Golden Spear has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fourth last time out in early August and finishes amongst the leaders. 4 Freddy Soto to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 2 at Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $18,000 and field of 7. 2 Big Dave has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last out in early August but returns to calmer waters today. 3 Zonic has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last seen in June but faces an easier task today and must be given consideration. 6 Shackled has victories at both 4 and 5 furlongs, was fifth last time out in early August and holds solid claims today. 3 Zonic to win, Exacta 3-6

Race 3 on Wednesday at Colonial Downs is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 7. 1 Chelsea Wall has placed in one of 5 starts, was sixth when last out in early August but cannot be overlooked today. 5 Ballyhoo Prince has placed 6 times in 13 starts, was second when last seen in July and looks to go one better today. 7 Elusive has not placed in either of two starts, was 4th last time out in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Ballyhoo Prince to win, Exacta 5-7

Race 4 at Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 8. 2 BallinOnABudjet has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last out in July but drops a grade and must be respected. 3 Just Chitu has a victory at six furlongs, was eighth when last seen in July but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 4 Creative Mineshaft has a victory at seven furlongs, was third last time out in early August and finishes in the mix. 2 BallinOnABudjet to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 5 on Wednesday at Colonial Downs is a 5 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 in field of 12. 2 Barnstorm has two victories at 4 furlongs, was fifth when last out in July but cannot be overlooked today 4 Mosby’s Ranger has two victories at 5 furlongs, was 4th when last seen in July and must be given consideration today. 9 Marsac has two victories at 5 furlongs was a winner last time out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 9 Marsac to win, Exacta 9-2

Race 6 at Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $50,000 in field of 8. 1 Princess Palmer has placed in one of three starts, was second when last seen earlier in August and must be taken into consideration. 5 Sweet Gracie is the sister of Dulce Kiara, debuts from this venue today and finishes in the mix. 6 Rambert is the half-sister of Sassy Britches, has placed in each of two starts, was second last time out in early August and on these terms is the one to beat. 6 Rambert to win, Exacta 6-1

Race 7 on Wednesday at Colonial Downs is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $18,000 in field of 10. 3 Avenida Manana has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in early August and holds solid claims today. 6 YesterdaysPlan has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in early August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 No Sniveling has three victories at 1 mile, was well back last time out in May but faces an easier task today. 6 YesterdaysPlan to win, Exacta 6-3

Race 8 at Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a 1-mile and ⅛ allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 7. 3 Broker’s Reward has four victories at 1 mile, was third when last out in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Gold Money has victories at both 1 mile and one mile and one furlong was a winner when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 6 McCain has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was second last time out in July and must be respected by the others. 5 Gold Money to win, Exacta 5-6

The The ninth and final race on Wednesday 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 12. 1 Bloke has placed four times in 13 starts, was second when last out earlier in August and plays a prominent role today. 6 Princess Power has placed six times in 23 outings, was third when last seen in early August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 9 Gleaming Sword has placed three times in four starts, was second last time out in July and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 9 Gleaming Sword to win, Exacta 9-1

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