Free Picks for Thistledown - 10/5/21

Race 1 at Thistledown on Tuesday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $9,500 and field of 6. 1 CardioVersion has placed 5 times in 13 starts, was second when last out in August and has been second in each of the last two outings. 2 Dancing In Fire has placed five times in 15 starts, was second when last seen in August but a drop in grade will make it interesting today. 6 Pinch Mine has placed five times in 12 starts, was third last time out in August and plays a role at the wire today. 2 Dancing In Fire to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 2 on Tuesday at Thistledown is a six-furlong allowance for 3 year olds and up with a purse of $35,700 and field of 7. 2 A Smile A Day has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was second when last out in August and on these terms is the one to beat. 5 Ultra Rays has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in August and holds solid claims today. 6 Jettin Pegasus has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in August and plays a prominent role today. 2 A Smile A Day to win, Exacta 2-5

Race 3 at Thistledown on Tuesday is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $16,100 and field 6. 1 ItzAFriendshipShot has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 Lucky Quarters has two victories at 5 furlongs, was third when last seen in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Biscottini has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second last time out in August and plays a prominent role today. 3 Lucky Quarters to win, Exacta 3-5

Race 4 on Tuesday at Thistledown is a six-furlong allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $35,700 and field of 7. 1 Susie’s Kid has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last out in September and looks for a second straight trip to the winner’s circle today. 2 Wapakoneta Phil has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was second when last seen in September and plays a prominent role today. 4 Mustang Willie has three victories at six furlongs, was fifth last time out in September and with a talented jockey in the saddle must be given consideration. 1 Susie’s Kid to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 5 on Tuesday at Thistledown is a one-mile allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $27,000 and field of 7. 2 John’s Rock has victories in both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was fifth when last out in September and must be taken into consideration today. 3 Incorrigible has three victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in August and on these terms and against this group must be respected. 4 IHadADream has six victories at 1 mile, was second last time out in September and looks to go one better today. 4 IHadADream to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 6 at Thistledown on Tuesday is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $19,500 and field of 6. 3 Due North has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last out in August and plays a prominent role today. 4 Lilac Lace has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in September and on current form is the one the rest must catch. 6 Arcelor has 12 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th last time out in September but faces an easier assignment today. 4 Lilac Lace to win, Exacta 4-6

Race 7 on Tuesday at Thistledown is a 1-mile allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $25,500 and field of 8. 2 Sally Strong has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in August and on consistency and against this group is difficult to deny today. 4 Matt’s Honey has seven victories at 1 mile, was 4th when last seen in September and finishes amongst the lead group today. 8 Cat’s Rhythm has four victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner last time out in September and plays a prominent role today. 2 Sally Strong to win, Exacta 2-8

The eighth and final race at Thistledown on Tuesday is a 6 furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $15,100 and field of 6. 3 Big Trip has seven victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was third when last out in September and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 4 Justin Front has four victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was fifth when last seen in September and a drop in grade is the difference maker today. 5 Boatswain has four victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was third last time out in August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Justin Front to win, Exacta 4-3





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