Free Picks For Pimlico - 7/2/21
Race 1 at Pimlico on Friday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for 3 to 5-year-olds with a purse of $21,000 and field of 7. 2 Star Of Normandy has not placed in either of two starts, was well off the pace when last out in May but amongst this group cannot be overlooked today. 3 Pet’s Night is the brother of Moon Watcher, was third while debuting last month and on connections must be given serious consideration. 5 Pepe And Heywood has placed in one of 7 starts, was second last time out in June and on these terms is hard to deny today. 5 Pepe And Heywood to win, Exacta 5-2
Race 2 on Friday at Pimlico is a 1-mile and 1/16 starter allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 7. 1 Souper Catch has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in June and finishes amongst the leaders today 3 Hashtag Winning has 12 victories in races up to 1 mile, was third when last seen in June, and plays a prominent role today. 5 Iywaan has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th last time out in June but amongst this group is the one the rest must catch. 5 Iywaan to win, Exacta 5-3
Race 3 at Pimlico Park on Friday is a 5 furlong Waiver Maiden claiming for 2 year olds with a purse of $39,000 and field of 9. 7 Still Doing Time is the half-sister of Perfect Parade, was second while debuting in June and amongst this group holds the leading credentials. 8 R B’s Star is the half-sister of Struth, was second while debuting last month and is difficult to overlook today. 9 Six O’Clock Sarah was 3rd while debuting in June, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 9 Six O’Clock Sarah to win, Exacta 9-7
Race 4 on Friday at Pimlico is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 12. 3 I’ve Got A Plan has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth when last out in June but amongst this group merits serious consideration. 7 Pay The Kid has been victorious at seven furlongs, was 3rd when last seen in May and on these terms is difficult to deny the day. 8 Claw has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in June and plays a prominent role today. 7 Pay The Kid to win, Exacta 7-8
Race 5 at Pimlico on Friday is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 7. 3 Miami Mumbles has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth when last out in May but drops a grade today and is the one to beat. 4 Roaring River has a victory at 1 mile, was sixth when last seen in May but amongst this group plays a prominent role today. 5 Sir Lenny has a victory at 1 mile, was well back last time out in May but a drop today in grade could make a difference. 3 Miami Mumbles to win, Exacta 3-4
Race 6 at Pimlico on Friday you say 5 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $16,500 and field of 8. 3 Cooke Brothers has two victories at six furlongs, was second when last out in May and is the leading contender today. 7 Justice Of War has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was third when last seen in June and finishes amongst the lead group today. 8 Frankee Merch has three victories at six furlongs was third last time out in May and merits the respect of the others today. 3 Cooke Brothers to win, Exacta 3-7
Race 7 at Pimlico on Friday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $52,000 and field of 6. 2 Phantom Shot has five victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was a winner when last out in June and finishes as part of the lead group today. 3 Rather Nosy has four victories at seven furlongs, was a winner when last seen in May and plays a prominent role today. 4 Virginia Beach has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in June and holds solid claims today. 4 Virginia Beach to win, Exacta 4-3
The eighth and final race at Pimlico on Friday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for 3 to 5-year-olds with a purse of $25,000 and field of 16. 7 Honey Island has not placed in either of two starts, was well back when last out in June but a return to turf could make the difference today. 8 Jestful has placed in 2 of 10 outings, was second when last seen in June and on these terms cannot be overlooked today. 9 Goldie’s Boy has placed in two of 4 starts, was second last time out in May, and looks to go one better today. 9 Goldie’s Boy to win, Exacta 9-8
