Free Picks For Colonial Downs - 8/31/21

Race 1 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a 1-mile and ¼ Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 9. 4 Flanigan’s Cove has not placed in any of 4 starts, was seventh when last out in early August but against this group must be respected. 7 Kitten Tales has placed in one of six outings, was third when last seen in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 9 Saigon has not placed in any of 6 starts, was seventh last time out earlier in August and finishes in the mix. 7 Kitten Tales to win, Exacta 7-4

Race 2 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 10. 8 Belle Tapisserie has 13 victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner when last out earlier in August, and looks for another trip to the winner’s circle today. 9 D’Rapper has 19 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last seen in early August, and holds solid claims today. 10 TrashTalkinYankee has three victories at six furlongs, was 4th last time out in July but cannot be overlooked today. 8 Bell Tapisserie to win, Exacta 8-9

Race 3 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for 3 year-olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 9. 6 La Babia has placed five times in the 14 starts, was third when last out in June, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 8 Enola Gay has a victory at six furlongs and 1 mile, was well back when last seen earlier in August but against this class must be given consideration. 9 Classy Woman has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third last time out earlier in August and on these terms is the one to beat. 9 Classy Woman to win, Exacta 9-8

Race 4 on Tuesday at Colonial Downs is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 14. 1 First Kitten has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second when last out earlier in August and plays a prominent role today. 9 Gravitron has a victory at 6 furlongs, was second when last seen in July and holds the leading credentials today. 11 By The Hour is the half-sister of Comic, was 3rd while debuting last month and finishes amongst the lead group today. 9 Gravitron to win, Exacta 9-11

Race 5 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a 1-mile and 3/16 allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 12. 2 Quid has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was well back when last out earlier in August but on previous form must be respected. 4 Rohrbacher has six victories at 1 mile, was second when last seen earlier in August and plays a prominent part today. 12 Huge Bigly has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in July and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 12 Huge Bigly to win, Exacta 12-4

Race 6 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is the 1 mile and 1/16 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Old Nelson Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $150,000 and field of 8. 5 Tightly Twisted has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 Drapes has three victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen earlier in August and plays a prominent role today. 7 Market Rumor has three victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and holds solid claims today. 5 Tightly Twisted to win, Exacta 5-7

Race 7 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is the 1 mile and 1/16 Woodford Reserve Kitten Joys Stakes for 2-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 6. 3 Epic Luck was a winner when last out in July, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 4 Tiz The Bomb is the half-brother of Marble Moon, was a winner when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 5 Wow Whata Summer has a victory at 5 furlongs, was third last time out in early August and on these terms is the one to beat. 5 Wow Whata Summer to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 8 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is the 5 ½ furlong Exacta Systems Rosie’s Stakes for 2-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 7. 1 Big Boss Ben has a victory at 5 furlongs, jockey selection is a plus and plays a prominent role today. 5 Wish Me Home is the half-brother of Nobody Knew, was a winner when last seen earlier in August and on these terms is the one to beat today. 7 Tejano Twist was a winner last time out in early August, has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders. 5 Wish Me Home, Exacta 5-1

Race 9 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is the 1-mile and ⅛ Woodford Reserve Virginia Oaks for three-year-olds with a purse of $150,000 and field of 12. 3 Flippant has victories at both 1 mile and 1 mile and 2 furlongs, was a winner when last seen earlier in August, and plays a prominent role today. 7 Por Que No has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in June, and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 8 Gold For Kitten has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and finishes amongst the top three today. 7 Por Que No to win, Exacta 7-8

Race 10 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is the 1 mile and ⅛ New Kent County Virginia Derby for three-year-olds with a purse of $250,000 and field of 12. 2 Indian Lake has five victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was a winner when last out in early August, and must be respected by the rest. 6 Wootton Asset has a victory at six furlongs, was third when last seen in July, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 Experienced has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in July, and on these terms is the one to beat today. 7 Experienced to win, Exacta 7-2

The 11th and final race 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 Oil On Canvas has a victory at 7 furlongs, was 4th when last out earlier in August and finishes amongst the leaders. 6 Some Nights was a winner when last seen earlier in August, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and must be given consideration. 7 Running On Entry as a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in early August and looks to go one better today. 7 Running On Entry to win, Exacta 7-2