Free Picks For Thistledown - 5/24/21

Race 1 at Thistledown on Monday is a 5 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,300 and field of 6. 1 Taurus has two victories at 1 mile, was third when last out earlier in May and finishes with the leaders today. 3 Candy Coma has victories at both five and six furlongs was fifth when last seen earlier in May but on the previous form cannot be overlooked. 4 Miss Mac has two victories at six furlongs, was fifth last time out in early May but has had prior success at this venue. 1 Taurus to win, Exacta 1-3

Race 2 at Thistledown on Monday is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,500 and field of 8. 2 Time Heist has two victories at 5 furlongs, was second when last out in early May and on current form must be considered. 6 Channel Fury has two victories at 5 furlongs, was second when last seen earlier in May and looks to go one better today. 7 Phase Out has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in early May and on these terms is hard to deny today. 7 Phase Out to win, Exacta 7-6

Race 3 on Monday at Thistledown is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $15,700 and field of 6. 1 Prospective Forum has not placed in either of two starts, was 4th when last out in early May, but puts on blinkers for just the first time and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 2 Glamorous Life is a half-sister to SingAnotherSong, debuts today at this venue and on connections merits consideration. 6 Catch The Rainbow has placed in one of two starts, was well back last time out in April, debuts with a new stable today and finishes amongst the leaders. 2 Glamorous Life to win, Exacta 2-6

Race 4 at Thistledown on Monday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $17,000 and field of 6. 1 HansenNation has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in early May and on consistency merits serious consideration today. 2 The Man Can has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs was a winner when last seen earlier in May and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 4 Oaken has six victories in races of up to 6 furlongs was sixth last time out in April but a drop-in class is a big help today. 2 The Man Can to win, Exacta 2-4

Race 5 on Monday at Thistledown is a 1-mile allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $21,500 and field of 6. 2 Patsy’s Big Girl was a winner when last out earlier in May, jockey selection is a big plus and looks for a double today. 3 My Best has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth when last seen in April but a significant drop in grade will be a big help today. 5 Golden Temple has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second last time out in early May and has run well in each of the last two outings. 3 My Bets to win, Exacta 3-5

Race 6 on Monday at Thistledown is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $18,000 and field of 6. 1 Dynamax Prime has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in early May, and plays a prominent role today. 2 EskenDulce has 20 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in early May and merits serious respect from the rest. 6 Last Drop Of Wine has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th last time out in early May and on consistency cannot be overlooked today. 2 EskenDulce to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 7 at Thistledown on Monday is a 1 and 1/4 mile starter optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $19,000 and field of 8. 5 Chief Know It All has 10 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was sixth when last out in early May but cannot be overlooked today. 8 Viski Jones has seven victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in April and looks for a second straight today. 9 Maximizer has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in early May, has won four of the last five and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 9 Maximizer to win, Exacta 9-8

The eighth and final race on Monday at Thistledown is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $9,500 and field of 7. 2 Striking Red has placed in one of 10 starts, was third when last out in early May, and plays a prominent role today. 3 Darling Belle has placed in one of 8 starts, was fourth when last seen in early May but cannot be overlooked today. 4 Poppy’s Girl has placed in two of 6 starts, was second last time out in early May and a duplicate performance should be enough today. 4 Poppy’s Girl to win, Exacta 4-3

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