Free Picks For Colonial Downs - 8/23/21

Race 1 at Colonial Downs on Monday is a 1 mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and a field of 12. 3 Rum Bobby has two victories at one mile, was second when last out in early August and plays a role at the wire today. 4 MarkItOff has victories at both 1 mile and 1 mile and 1 furlong, was fifth when last seen in July of 2020 and must be on all shortlists following a long layoff. 11Torres Del Paine has victories at both 5 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner last time out in early August and with a duplicate performance returns to the winner’s circle again. 11 Torres Del Paine to win, Exacta 11-3

Race 2 on Monday at Colonial Downs is a 5-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 8. 1 Blessed Arion has two victories at 5 furlongs, was third when last out last year in August and finishes amongst the leaders, 4 A Song For Arch has 7 victories in races of up to one mile was a winner when last seen in July and must be on all shortlists today. 8 Inhalation has victories at both 5 and 7 furlongs, was a winner last time out in July and looks for a second consecutive victory today. 8 Inhalation to win, Exacta 8-4

Race 3 at Colonial Downs on Monday is a 6 ½ furlong allowance optional claiming 4 3 year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 10. 2 Brooklyn’s DaBomb was a winner when last out in July, jockey selection is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 6 Hennys Crazy Train has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was sixth when last seen in July and holds solid claims today. 10 Larimar has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was well back last time out but cannot be overlooked today. 6 Hennys Crazy Train to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 4 on Monday at Colonial Downs is the 1 mile and 1/16 Victory Gallop Stakes for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 7. 1 Rock On Luke has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in early August and must be factored into the equation. 5 McElmore Avenue has six victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen earlier in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Cordmaker has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third last time out in July and plays a prominent role today. 5 McElmore Avenue to win, Exacta 5-7

Race 5 at Colonial Downs on Monday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for 3-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and a field of 12. 3 Cash On First was seventh while debuting last month, puts on blinkers for just first time and a longer distance appears to be more suitable today. 6 Tracy Flick has placed in two of four outings, was 4th when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 7 Slip Sliding Away has placed in two of 8 starts, was second last time out in July and with a duplicate performance could go one better today. 7 Slip Sliding Away to win, Exacta 7-6

Race 6 at Colonial Downs on Monday is the 1 mile and 1/16 Love Sign Stakes for three year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 8. 5 Sosua has 3 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in June and must be given serious consideration. 6 Dream Marie has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 8 Paris Lights has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third last time out in May and faces a far easier task today. 8 Paris Lights to win, Exacta 8-6

Race 7 on Monday at Colonial Downs is the seven-furlong Seeking the Pearl Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 8. 3 Finding Fame has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was second when last out in July and holds solid claims today. 4 Frank’s Rockette has eight victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Cheetara has placed in two of three starts, was second last time out in July and plays a prominent role today. 4 Frank’s Rockette to win, Exacta 4-7

Race 8 on Monday at Colonial Downs is the six-furlong Chesapeake Stakes for three year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 8. 2 WhereSheToldMeToGo has 11 victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was third when last out in July and holds solid claims today. 5 Mucho has six victories in races of up to 6 furlongs was a winner when last seen in July and is a leading contender today. 8 Just Might has six victories in races of up to 5 furlongs, was a winner last time out in early August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Just Might to win, Exacta 8-5

The ninth and final race at Colonial Downs on Monday is a 5-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 12. 3 Tracy Ann’s Legacy has nine victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was third when last out in July, and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Moanas Power has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in early August, and plays a prominent role today. 10 Odramark has four victories in races of up to 5 furlongs, was fifth last time out in early August but must be given consideration. 3 Tracy Ann’s Legacy to win, Exacta 3-5

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