Free Picks For Thistledown - 9/15/21

Race 1 at Thistledown on Wednesday is a 5 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,700 and field of 6. 1 Sunny Beast was a winner when last out in August, jockey selection is a big plus and must be on all shortlists today. 4 Always Special has a victory at the six furlongs, was well back when last seen in August but against this group plays a prominent role today. 6 Joe Cool has a victory at 5 furlongs, was well back last time out in August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 1 Sunny Beast to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 2 on Wednesday at Thistledown is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $33,300 and field of 7. 1 Beat The Dealer has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner when last out earlier in September and plays a prominent part today. 5 Hugh Are You has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 Susie’s Kid has a victory at six furlongs, was second last time out in early September and finishes amongst the leaders. 5 Hugh Are You to win, Exacta 5-6

Race 3 at Thistledown on Wednesday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $16,100 and field of 6. 4 Big Trip has 7 victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was well back last time out in August but merits serious consideration against this group. 5 Small Town Hero has 16 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well off the pace when last seen in August but on prior form must be given consideration. 6 Royal Blue Boy has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last out in July but drops a grade today, which is the difference-maker. 6 Royal Blue Boy to win, Exacta 6-4

Race 4 on Wednesday at Thistledown is a 5 1/2 furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $27,000 and field of 6. 1 Lucky To Have Me has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was second when last out in August and finishes amongst the first two today. 3 Big If True has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was 4th when last seen earlier in September and on these terms is a difficult to deny today. 4 Listen Up has two victories at 5 furlongs, was third last time out in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 Big If True to win, Exacta 3-1

Race 5 on Wednesday at Thistledown is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $27,000 and field of 7. 1 Lady’s Boy has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was third when last out in August and must be on all shortlists today. 4 Lemon And Diem has victories at both six and seven furlongs was a winner when last seen in August and plays a prominent role today. 7 Diamond State has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in August and on these terms and against this group is hard to deny today. 7 Diamond State to win, Exacta 7-1

Race 6 at Thistledown on Wednesday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $17,000 and field of 6. 1 Charlee’s Magic has eight victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last out earlier in September and finishes amongst the leaders. 5 Ridge West has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was fifth when last seen in early September and plays a prominent role today. 6 Grand Strategy has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in August and on these terms is the one to beat today. 6 Grand Strategy to win, Exacta 6-5

Race 7 at Thistledown on Wednesday is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,700 and field of 6. 1 Wapakoneta Phil has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was second when last out in August and must be given serious consideration. 2 Wolfine has two victories at six furlongs, was third when last seen in August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 6 Kissinger has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was well back last time out but against this group is hard to deny today. 6 Kissinger to win, Exacta 6-1

Race 8 on Wednesday at Thistledown is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $9,500 and field of 6. 2 Lyricist has placed three times in 12 starts, was second when last out in August, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 4 GirlInTheFirePlace has placed in one of 5 starts, was third when last seen in August and merits serious consideration today. 6 Secret Sarah has placed in two of 13 starts, was third when last out in August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 2 Lyricist to win, Exacta 2-6