Free picks For Woodbine - 6/24/21
Race 1 at Woodbine on Thursday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $23,500 and field of 8. 1 Valuable Pillow has placed five times in 15 starts, was eighth when last out in March but a drop-in class and distance is a big help today. 7 Naked In The Woods is Brother to Hidden Identity, was second while debuting earlier in June and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 8 Liquid Louie has placed in two of 13 starts, was third last time out in March but a drop in grade and distance could make the difference today. 7 Naked In The Woods to win, Exacta 7-8
Race 2 on Thursday at Woodbine is a 7 furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $29,600 and field of 9. 1 San Nicola Star has placed in two of 6 starts, was second when last out in October and a shorter distance today could make the difference. 4 Queen Beach has placed in one of six outings, was sixth when last seen in early June and must be given respect by the rest. 5 Classy Mistress has placed in two of five outings, was third when last seen in November and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Queen Beach to win, Exacta 4-5
Race 3 at Woodbine on Thursday is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $48,300 and field of 9. 1 Tranquil Sky is half-sister to Josie’s Riddle, was 3rd while debuting last October and finishes with the leaders today. 8 Marais has placed in two of four starts, was third when last seen in June and an increase in distance should be a big help today. 9 Pemberley was fourth while debuting last November, leaves from a new stable for the first time and on an increase in distance cannot be overlooked. 8 Marais to win, Exacta 8-1
Race 4 on Thursday at Woodbine is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $26,500 and field of 12. 2 Sea Lily has victories at both five and six furlongs was second when last out in November and looks to go one better today. 3 Dad’s Missy has two victories at six furlongs, was second last time out in November and merits the respect of the rest. 11 Zoysia has two victories at six furlongs, was 4th when last seen in early June but cannot be overlooked by the others today. 2 Sea Lily to win, Exacta 2-3
Race 5 at Woodbine on Thursday is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $26,500 and field of 9. 1 Stormy Vision has a victory at seven furlongs, was second when last out in November, and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 6 Samurai Fighter was a winner when last seen in March, jockey booking is a big plus and looks for a second straight today. 9 Joy’s Solution was victorious when last out in September of 2020, has a top rated rider in the saddle and plays a prominent role today. 9 Joy’s Solution to win, Exacta 9-6
Race 6 on Thursday at Woodbine is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $49,700 and field of 11. 2 Bayou Belle has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in November and after a long layoff merits respect from the rest. 3 Too Many Mountains has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in September of 2020 and looks for a second consecutive today. 5 Lower For Longer was a winner last time out in January, jockey booking is a big plus and on these terms is hard to deny today. 5 Lower For Longer to win, Exacta 5-2
Race 7 at Woodbine on Thursday is a 5 furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $23,500 and field of 11. 6 GiGi’s Gift has placed in one of 4 starts, was second when last out in January and on current form must be respected. 8 J M R Turallie makes debut today at this venue, workouts have been very strong and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 10 Well You Started It has placed in one of three starts, was seventh last time out in October of 2020 but holds the leading credentials today. 6 GiGi’s Gift to win, Exacta 6-10
The The eighth and final race on Thursday at Woodbine is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $48,300 and field 13 1 Summer Load has placed in each of 2 starts, was second when last out in November of last year and on these terms merits serious consideration. 10 Wheres My Halter was 3rd when last seen while debuting in November of 2020, jockey booking is a big plus and finishes amongst the leaders today. 11 Battle Of Yorktown has not placed in any of 5 starts, was fifth last time out in August of 2020 but a drop in grade is a big plus today. 11 Battle Of Yorktown to win, Exacta 11-1