Free Picks For Colonial Downs - 7/28/21

Race 1 at Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 7. 4 Fortes is the half-sister of Confectioner, debuts from this venue today and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 6 Cupcake is the half-sister of Milk Chocolate, debuts today at this venue and jockey booking is a big plus. 7 Brooklyn’s Dabomb has placed in one of 2 starts, was well back last time out in June but faces an easier assignment today. 7 Brooklyn’s Dabomb to win, Exacta 7-6

Race 2 on Wednesday at Colonial Downs is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and a field of 10. 3 Preseli’s Tale has placed in one of two starts, was well off the pace when last out in June but a drop in grade is a big plus. 8 Are You Happy has not placed in any of four outings, was fifth when last seen in June but cannot be overlooked today. 10 Big East Empire has not placed in any of five starts, was 7th last time out in June but against this class holds solid claims today. 3 Preseli’s Tale to win, Exacta 3-10

Race 3 at the Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and the field of 7. 1 Raison D’Etat Girl has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in May, and must be given serious consideration today. 4 Smooth As Glass has victories at both 5 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in June and plays a prominent role today. 5 Glovanna has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was well back last time out in early July but cannot be overlooked today. 4 Smooth As Glass to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 4 on Wednesday at Colonial Downs is a 6 furlong claiming for 3-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 9. 2 Mick’sBestBetYet was a winner when last out in June, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes amongst the lead group today. 4 Tar Heel Palace has a victory at six furlongs, was well back when last seen in April but ran on a sloppy track and faces an easier task today. 7 Golden Lassie was a winner last time out at six furlongs, drops a grade today and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 7 Golden Lassie to win, Exacta 7-2

Race 5 on Wednesday at Colonial Downs is a 1-mile maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $50,000 and field of 12. 4 ElectroStatic is the half-brother of Colonial Sharp, jockey booking is a big plus and on connections must be taken into consideration today. 8 Barberini workouts leading up to this debut have been very strong, has a top-rated rider onboard, and finishes amongst the leaders. 10 Curly Tail is the half-brother of Take Charge Lorin, was fifth while debuting last month but an increase in distance should be a big plus today. 10 Curly Tail to win, Exacta 10-4

Race 6 on Wednesday at Colonial Downs is a 5 furlong Maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $40,000 and field of 11. 1 Tough Enough was second while debuting in May runs for the first time on Turf today, and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 2 Kingston Queen was fourth while debuting earlier in July, jockey selection is a plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 4 Petite Rouge has had excellent workouts leading up to this debut, has a pedigree made for speed and on these terms is the one to beat. 4 Petite Rouge to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 7 at Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $80,000 and field of 7. 1 Festive Star has 3 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last out in June and a drop-in class and distance is a big plus today. 3 Classy Woman has four victories in races of up to a 1-mile, was second when last seen in March finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 Our Bay B Ruth has four victories at 1 mile, was 4th last time out in June but a drop-in class is the difference maker today. 7 Our Bay B Ruth to win, Exacta 7-3

Race 8 at the Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a 5 1/2 furlong allowance for three year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 8. 2 Thinking has a victory at seven furlongs, was well back when last out in November of 2020 but a drop in grade and distance is a big plus today. 3 Envied has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last seen earlier in July and finishes as part of the lead group today. 7 Sail On Ellen has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in June and on these terms is hard to deny today. 7 Sail On Ellen to win, Exacta 7-3

The ninth and final race at Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 13. 3 Beach House has not placed in any of 3 starts, was fifth when last out in July of 2020 but drops in both grade and distance today. 10 Impetuosity has placed in 2 of six outings, was sixth when last seen in early July but faces an easier task today. 13 Mabel’s Fable has placed three times in 13 starts, was 7th last time out in June, and on a drop-in class must be respected by the rest. 12 Mabel’s Fable to win, Exacta 13- 3