Free Picks For Colonial Downs - 8/9/21

Race 1 at Colonial Downs on Monday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 7. 1 Diva Gal was sixth while debuting in June, an increase in distance could be a big help today and amongst this group holds solid claims. 2 Port Eve has not yet placed in any of 5 starts, was well back when last seen in early August but cannot be overlooked today. 5 Lady Tizmo has not placed in any of 8 starts, was well back last time out in July but faces a slightly easier task today. 1 Diva Gal to win, Exacta 1-5

Race 2 on Monday at Colonial Downs is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 6. 3 Tunstall has victories at both 4 and 5 furlongs, was well off the pace when last out in July but drops a grade today, which could make a big difference. 4 Bethabara has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was fifth when last seen in July and against this group holds solid claims. 5 Pink Pearl has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was seventh last time out in July but drops a class and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Pink Pearl to win, Exacta 5-3

Race 3 at Colonial Downs on Monday is a 5 ½ furlong starter allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 7. 3 Moanas Power has a victory at six furlongs, was sixth when last out in July but against this group holds solid claims today. 4 Sacred Sunday was a winner when last seen while debuting last month has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and holds the leading prospects today. 5 Independence Law has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Independence Law to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 4 on Monday at Colonial Downs is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $18,000 and a field of 10. 3 YesterdaysPlan has 7 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last out in June but returns to a more suitable surface and cannot be overlooked. 6 JumpStartMyHeart has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was sixth when last seen in July but against this class merits respect today. 10 Instinctive has three victories in races up to 1 mile, was third last time out in July and merits serious consideration today. 6 JumpStartMyHeart to win, Exacta 6-10

Race 5 at Colonial Downs on Monday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 12. 2 Zalfierro has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last out in July but on previous form cannot be overlooked today. 8 Tijuana Brass has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last seen in July and a duplicate performance should be enough today. 10 Hypnotist has been victorious at 1 mile, was well back last time out in July but must be factored into the equation today. 8 Tijuana Brass to win, Exacta 8-2

Race 6 on Monday at Colonial Downs is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 9. 4 King Shawn has a victory at 5 furlongs, was sixth when last out in June but at this grade merits serious consideration today. 7 Crack The Safe was a winner when last seen in July, jockey selection is a big plus and must be respected by the rest. 8 Tempting Moment was a winner last time out in July, has a talented jockey in the saddle and a duplicate performance could be enough today. 4 King Shawn to win, Exacta 4-8

Race 7 at Colonial Downs on Monday is a 5 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 9. 1 Beach House was a winner when last out in July, has a top-rated jockey in the saddle and amongst this group has solid claims today. 6 Dare To Try has a victory at 5 furlongs, was sixth when last seen in December of 2020 and finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 R Averie Lynn has a victory at seven furlongs, was second last time out in July and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 7 R Averie Lynn to win, Exacta 7-1

Race 8 on Monday at Colonial Downs is the 1 mile and 1/16 Van Clief Stakes for three year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 5 Tasting The Stars has five victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July, and looks for a hat trick today. 6 Apurate has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last seen in July and on these terms is the one to beat today. 7 No Mo Lady has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back last time out in July but against this group plays a prominent role today. 6 Apurate to win, Exacta 6-7

The the ninth and final race at Colonial Downs on Monday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 14. 1 The Wild Flyer has placed in one of 7 starts, was 4th when last out in July, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Bloke has placed three times in 12 outings, was second when last seen earlier in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 12 Nicky Bear has not yet placed in any of 11 starts, was well back last time out in January but against this class, must be on all shortlists today. 5 Bloke to win, Exacta 5-12