Free Picks For Thistledown - 5/17/21

Race 1 at Thistledown on Monday is a 1-mile and 40-yard claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,300 and field of 8. 1 Imagine Winning has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner when last out in April, debuts with a new stable today and on these terms is hard to deny. 2 IDoWhatIDo has victories at both five and 6 furlongs, was third when last seen in April and finishes in the mix. 5 Trueno has two victories at 1 mile, was second last time out in April and must be given consideration. 1 Imagine Winning to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 2 at Thistledown on Monday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and a field of 10. 3 Mucho Primo has not placed in either of two outings, was 4th when last out in March, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 6 Flat Out Of Credit is Brother to Magic Credit, was 3rd while debuting last month and on connections merits serious consideration. 7 Susie’s Kid has placed three times in six starts, was second last time out in October and following a long break must be given consideration. 6 Flat Out Of Credit to win, Exacta 6-3

Race 3 on Monday at Thistledown is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $15,400 and field of 7. 5 Captain Riley has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second when last out earlier in May but could go one better today. 6 BlingItOnAgain has 13 victories in races of up to six furlongs, was well back when last seen in December but on prior form cannot be overlooked. 7 BuckiTitleWave has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third last time out in early May and plays a prominent role today. 5 Captain Riley to win, Exacta 5-7

Race 4 on Monday at Thistledown is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,300 and field of 8. 2 Escalera has six victories at one mile, was third when last out in April and must be on all shortlists today. 3 ThirtySilverPieces has 14 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in April and looks to go one better today. 6 Slick As Ice has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fourth last time out in April and cannot be overlooked today. 2 Escalera to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 5 on Monday at Thistledown is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $9,900 and field of 8. 4 King Valero has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in April and jockey selection is a big plus. 7 Alycar Flash has seven victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was third when last seen in April and holds the best claims today. 8 My Tommy Boy has seven victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second last time out in April and merits serious consideration. 4 King Valero to win, Exacta 4-7

Race 6 at Thistledown on Monday is a 5 ½ furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 7. 1 Mister Mobil has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second when last out in January and on these terms is the one to beat. 2 Obiwan has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last seen in April and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 JustIn Front has four victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was second last time out, debuts with a new stable today and holds solid claims. 1 Mister Mobil to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 7 on Monday at Thistledown is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,600 and field of 8. 1 Arcelor has 10 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in early May, and holds the leading clams today. 3 Mayan Queen has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 2nd when last seen in early May and looks to go one better today. 7 Promises Forever has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second last time out in December and cannot be overlooked. 3 Mayan Queen to win, Exacta 3-1

The eighth and final race at Thistledown on Monday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 10. 2 I’mma Natural has placed in two of 5 starts, was 4th when last out in April and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 The Gospel Of Mark has placed 3 times in 11 starts, was third when last seen in April, and holds the leading claims today. 6 Davis Hat has placed in two of 5 starts, was second last time out in April and merits serious consideration today. 4 The Gospel Of Mark to win, Exacta 4-6