Free Picks For Thistledown - 6/22/21
Race 1 at Thistledown on Tuesday is a 5 furlong Maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 7. 1 Derby Included has a victory at six furlongs, was third when last out in early June and finishes with the lead group today. 3 El Mezcalito has placed in one of six outings, was third when last seen in early June and merits serious consideration today. 4 Beat The Dealer has not placed in either of two starts, was fifth last time out in early June but cannot be overlooked today. 3 El Mezcalito to win, Exacta 3- 4
Race 2 at Thistledown on Tuesday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,300 and field of 8. 2 Taurus has two victories at one mile, was second when last out in May and on form holds the leading claims today. 7 Gio Sammy has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was 6th when last seen in February but cannot be overlooked amongst this group today. 8 Heavenly Blessing has two victories at five furlongs, was third last time out in early June and finishes with the lead group today. 2 Taurus to win, Exacta 2-7
Race 3 on Tuesday at Thistledown is a 5 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $15,400 and field of 6. 1 FireUpTheJet has eight victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was fifth when last out in early June, but on previous form cannot be overlooked today. 3 Chief Big Head has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was third when last seen in May and holds the leading claims today. 4 Cant Buy Cool has six victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was fifth last time out in early June but on previous form merits serious consideration today. 3 Chief Big Head to win, Exacta 3-4
Race 4 at Thistledown on Tuesday is a 5 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,300 and field of 7. 2 Lewys Vaporizer has 19 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well off the pace last time out in May but on a drop in grade, is a serious threat today. 4 Lauderdale has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last seen in May and on this level holds solid claims today. 6 Mr Lightning Boy has 16 victories in races of up to 6 furlongs was third last time out in May and finishes amongst the leaders today. 2 Lewys Vaporizer to win, Exacta 2-4
Race 5 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. 2 Dougie D Oro has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was third when last out in December and merits respect from the rest. 4 Sweet Lemon Drop has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was third when last seen in early June and jockey selection is a big plus. 6 Big Truck has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third last time out in May, but on these terms and against this group is the one the rest must catch today. 6 Big Truck to win, Exacta 6-2
Race 6 at Thistledown on Tuesday is a 1-mile starter optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $21,400 and a field of 6. Panamaniac has 13 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in May and is a serious threat seeking a hat-trick today. 5 Star Mabee has 14 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last seen in May but faces a slightly easier task today. 6 Shore Of Eden has 7 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth last time out in May but in this grade merits serious consideration today. 3 Panamaniac to win, Exacta 3-6
Race 7 on Tuesday at Thistledown is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $31,800 and field of 9. 3 El Marro has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second when last out in May and on these terms is hard to deny today. 6 Strike One has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last seen in May and finishes amongst the leaders today. 9 Midnight Warship was a winner last time out in May, jockey selection is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 3 El Marro to win, Exacta 3-9
The eighth and final race on Tuesday at Thistledown is a five-furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 7. 1 Sir Rez has placed in each of 2 starts, was second when last out in February of 2020 and on a return from a long layoff must be respected. 5 Ohio Cause has not placed in any of four outings, was third when last seen in early June and amongst this group holds the leading claims today. 7 Little Bita Smoke has placed in two of 7 starts, was second last time out in early June and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 7 Little Bita Smoke to win, Exacta 7-1