Free Picks for Laurel Park - 9/18/21

Race 1 at Laurel Park on Saturday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for 3 to 5 year olds with a purse of $31,500 and field of 14. 8 Tidal Waters has placed in 2 of five starts, was second when last out in August and must be on all shortlists today. 10 Capstone Girl has not placed in any of four starts, was fifth when last seen in August but a drop in grade is a big plus today. 11 Discreet Dominique has placed in one of three starts, was sixth last time out in June but merits consideration today. 10 Capstone Girl to win, Exacta 10-8

Race 2 on Saturday at Laurel Park is a six-furlong starter optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $34,500 and field of 8. 2 Miss Tap Dance has victories at both 7 furlongs and one mile, was second when last out earlier in September and returns to a more suitable distance today. 4 A Girl Named Jac has two victories at 5 furlongs, was third when last seen in August and plays a prominent role today. 6 FactorInTheHeat has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in January but cannot be overlooked returning from a long layoff. 2 Miss Tap Dance to win, Exacta 2-4

Race 3 at Laurel Park on Saturday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for 2 year olds with a purse of $31,500 and field of 9. 2 Skylar’s Lady has not placed in either of two starts, was fifth when last out in August but faces an easier assignment today. 3 Sapphire Beauty debuts today at this venue, workouts have been strong leading up to this first outing and must be taken into consideration. 4 Cost A Fortune has not placed in either of two starts, was fifth last time out in early September and against this class is the one the rest must catch. 4 Cost A Fortune to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 4 on Saturday at Laurel Park is the six-furlong Weathervane Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 5. 2 Hello Beautiful has eight victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner when last out in July and is difficult to deny today. 3 Praise And Honor has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was third when last seen in August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Never Enough Time has six victories and races of up to 7 furlongs, was second last time out in August and must be on all shortlists today. 2 Hello Beautiful to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 5 at Laurel Park on Saturday is a 1 mile and ⅛ starter optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $32,000 and field of 12. 5 Gator Bite has a victory at 1 mile, was fourth when last out in July but drops a grade today which is a difference maker. 7 Fermat has a victory at 1 mile, was third when last seen in July and finishes amongst the leaders. 11 This I'll Defend has a victory at 1 mile, was a second last time out in July and plays a prominent role today. 5 Gator Bite to win, Exacta 5-11

Race 6 on Saturday at Laurel Park is the 1 mile Twixt Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 2 Josie has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last out in August but on previous form must be considered. 4 Lookin Dynamic has four victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in June and on these terms and against this class is hard to deny today. 7 DreamALilDreamOfU has four victories at 1 mile, was well off the pace last time out in August but cannot be overlooked. 4 Lookin Dynamic to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 7 at Laurel Park on Saturday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $46,000 and field of 16. 4 RookieOfTheYear is the half-brother of Girl Next Door, jockey selection is a plus and finishes amongst the leaders in this debut. 6 Epic Rise has not placed in either of two starts, was third when last seen in July and additional distance is a big help today. 9 Jardani has not placed in either of two starts, was fourth last time out in July and holds solid claims today. 9 Jardani to win, Exacta 9-6

Race 8 at Laurel Park on Saturday is the six-furlong Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 6. 2 Jalen Journey has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in August and on these terms is hard to deny today. 5 WondrWhereCraigIs has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in August, jockey booking is a plus and finishes as part of the first two today. 6 Laki has 10 victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was well back last time out in August but cannot be overlooked today. 2 Jalen Journey to win, Exacta 2-5

Race 9 on Saturday at Laurel Park is the one-mile Polynesian Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 7. 4 Cordmaker has 10 victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last out in August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Phat Man has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last seen in August and must be taken into consideration today. 7 Tappin Cat has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in August and bids for a hat trick today. 7 Tappin Cat to win, Exacta 7-5

Race 10 on Saturday at Laurel Park is a six-furlong allowance for two-year-olds with a purse of $48,000 and field of 8. 3 Maestria was a winner when last out in July, jockey selection is a big plus and on recent form must be respected by the rest. 4 She’s Mo Better was a winner while debuting last month, has a talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms and against this group is difficult to deny today. 8 Sweet Gracie was a winner last time out in August, has a top-rated jockey in the saddle and must be respected by the rest. 4 She’s Mo Better to win, Exacta 4-8

The 11th and final race on Saturday at Laurel Park is a 5 1/2 furlong allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $40,000 and field of 8. 2 RailMaster has five victories in races of up to 5 furlongs, was third when last out in August and plays a prominent role today. 4 All Threes was a winner when last seen earlier in September, has a top-rated jockey in the saddle and looks for a second consecutive trip to the winner’s circle today. 8 Rock The Boat was a winner while debuting in August, workouts have been strong since that victory and merits serious consideration today. 4 All Threes to win, Exacta 4-8