Free Picks For Colonial Downs - 7-28

Race 1

2 Branco Maria: has lost both races to date, but jockey has an excellent record at this venue and will put this horse in the mix. Should be included

3 JustCuzIFeelLikeIt: Did not run up to par last time out two weeks ago but at these weights is the one to beat. Top Pick

4 Per Diem: has run just one race thus far and finished fourth but amongst this group of six must be given consideration. Exotics

Race 2

2 Cut Glass: Half-brother to Crystal Rosario, debuts at Colonial Downs today and will look to make a big play. Exotics

3 Run Casper Run: brother to Defender, has displayed excellent workouts leading up to this event and will be given much help from the saddle. Should be included

4 Amsden: half-brother to Jo Jo Air, will have an excellent rider in the saddle and has deep connections to success. Top Pick

Race 3

3 North Dakota: ran a solid race three weeks ago at Belmont Park, arrives in decent form, and will be in the mix at the line. Should be included

4 Zumurudee: did not race up to form last time out but that was five months ago and looks strong returning from a layoff with an excellent rider in the saddle. Top Pick

6 Big Agenda: finished second in most recent outing two months ago at Gulfstream Park and will be amongst the leaders at the finish. Should be included

Race 4

2 Natural Attraction: was victorious in his only outing at Charles Town, runs from a very successful stable, and must be considered for a double today. Should be included

3 Guillaume: half-brother to Dancin in Paradise, will be helped greatly in the saddle and is the one the rest will chase. Top Pick

8 Merchant Of Hope: finished in the money in the only race to date at Charles Town and has an excellent jockey in the saddle. Exotics

Race 5

1 My Blonde Mary: finished second when the favorite at Tampa Bay, arrives in excellent form and must not be overlooked. Exotics

4 Hickory Made: did not race well last time out in mid-June but at these weights will finish in front of the rest. Top Pick

6 Tunstall: ran well in the last outing two weeks ago, faces easier competition this time out, and must be shortlisted. Should be included

Race 6

4 Sister OToole: has won one of her for outings, ran a career-best when finishing second the last time out, and must be on every shortlist. Top Pick

5 VIgilantes Way: ran well 11 weeks ago at Gulfstream Park, has competed well against stronger competition and must be given much consideration. Should be included

7 Moments Of Saver: ran well in her most recent outing 5 weeks ago at Tampa Bay and debuts from a new stable today. Exotics

Race 7

1 Machita: did not race well last time out 4 weeks ago but debuting from a new stable is expected to make a bold bid today. Top Pick

3 River Trappe: has not yet won in either of her two starts, finished third in her most successful outing, and faces lesser competition today. Should be included

8 Maidu: did not race well 4 weeks ago but against this competition will finish in the mix and must not be overlooked. Exotics

Race 8

1 Estilo Femenino: has not run in 10 weeks but will leave from one of the leading stables and must be respected by the rest. Top Pick

3 Our Bay Ruth: was not up to form in most recent outing 3 weeks ago, but jockey has an excellent record at this venue and will keep the horse in the mix. Exotics

6 Valiance: ran a career-best 4 weeks ago at Belmont Park and drops a level in class for this outing. Should be included

Race 9

1 County Court: although raced below-par last time out, faces easier competition today and will be among the leaders at the line. Exotics

6 Bowsprit: did not race up to par two weeks ago at Laurel Park but at the weights is the one to beat in this race of 14. Top Pick

8 Front Line Paige: has multiple victories, did not race up to par in the last outing but has excellent experience, and will be in the mix. Should be included