Free Picks For Colonial Downs - 7/29/20

Race 1

1 Air Lift: has not yet won a race, has one of the best riders at this venue, and must be included in the equation. Exotics

3 Handy: finished third in most recent outing 5 weeks ago, debuts from a new stable today and must be taken into consideration. Should be included

5 Count Down: has not hit the frame in either of two starts, made improvements when last seen, and at the weights is a clear choice. Top Pick

Race 2

1 Guilder: half-sister to Runnin On Sunshine, has an excellent jockey in the irons and is the one the rest will chase. Top Pick

8 Coleraine: has yet to shed the maiden tag, ran a career-best when last seen, and cannot be overlooked. Should be included

10 Speed Alert: did not race up to form 10 months ago at Laurel Park but coming off a long break will play a role today. Exotics

Race 3

2 Farmington Road: did not race up to form when last seen 6 weeks ago but at these weights, his chances are better than the rest. Top Pick

5 Captain Hardship: finished second in his most recent outing two weeks ago, strike rate for the yard gives much optimism and cannot be overlooked. Should be included

6 Felix The Fox: finished third in his most recent outing two weeks ago, returns to the track soon after such a good outing but will be in the mix. Exotics

Race 4

1 Solarte: was not up to form when last seen three weeks ago, this assignment looks easier and she cannot be dismissed. Should be included

3 Tan And Tight: finished second in her most recent outing 3 weeks ago and at the weights is a clear choice. Top Pick

5 Bella Aurora: finished third in her most recent outing five months ago, this barn is very successful in this type of outing and must be given consideration. Exotics

Race 5

3 Pistoleiro: Finished first in most recent outing when last seen at Laurel Park and commands much respect running out of a top barn. Should be included

5 Dopo Lavoro: finished third in the latest outing two months ago, expected to be at or near the front when crossing the line. Top Pick

8 Ludicrous Mode: opponents in this outing are not the same class as last time out, arrives in good form and will run well. Exotics

Race 6

3 Tolaga Bay: did not race up to form when last seen 5 weeks ago but against this group cannot be overlooked and will finish in the money. Exotics

4 Carson And I: did not achieve much when last seen 3 weeks ago but a longer distance is favorable today and cannot be dismissed. Should be included

9 Enjoy The Music: finished third two weeks ago when last seen and on the figures is the one the rest must beat. Top Pick

Race 7

7 Big Hambone: finished second in most recent outing 3 months ago and debuts with a new trainer today. Top Pick

8 A I Initiative: did not race up to form one month ago at Tampa Bay but debuting with a new stable and will play a prominent role. Should be included

10 Sin Bin: has won just one of four races, had a career-best when last on the track and has changed stables for this outing. Exotics

Race 8

1 Largent: was victorious when last seen four months ago, has one of the best trainers in the business and at these weights will be hard to beat. Top Pick

2 Embolden: finished third when last seen 8 months ago, the rider has much success at this venue, and following a break, will be in the mix. Should be included

4 Black Prong: has run very well of late with four victories, finished second when last seen in mid-June at Tampa Bay, and cannot be dismissed. Exotics

Race 9

3 Resident LIberal: did not race up to form one month ago in the latest outing, but on these terms, prospects are better and cannot be dismissed. Should be included

6 Barrel of Stout: has won 2 races, had a respectable outing when last seen two weeks ago, and will be in the mix today. Exotics

8 Dizzy Sight: was victorious when last seen 4 weeks ago at Gulfstream, debuts from a new stable today, and is the one to beat. Top Pick