Free Picks For Colonial Downs - 8/25/21

Race 1 at Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $50,000 and field of 7. 1 Smokin’ T is the brother of War Chest, had a price tag of $295,000, workouts have been strong leading up to today's debut and finishes amongst the leaders. 3 Shake Em Loose is the half-brother of Credit Report, was second while debuting earlier in August and must be given serious consideration. 4 Hippodrome debuts at this venue today, workouts have been fast this past week and jockey selection is a big plus. 3 Shake Em Loose to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 2 at Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $32,000 and field of 8. 1 H R H Jellybean has a victory at 5 furlongs, was 4th when last out in July and plays a prominent role today. 2 Hartel has a victory at 5 furlongs, was fourth when last seen in June but cannot be overlooked today. 6 Zip Line To Heaven was a winner last time out earlier in August, jockey selection is a big plus and a duplicate performance should be enough today. 6 Zip Line To Heaven to win, Exacta 6-1

Race 3 at Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 8. 1 Vasariano has two victories at 1 mile, was well back when last out earlier in August but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 2 Optimal Courage has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in early August and plays a prominent role today. 4 Press Snooze has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in July and looks for a second straight trip to the winner’s circle today. 4 Press Snooze to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 4 on Wednesday at Colonial Downs is a 6 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $20,000 and field of 10. 2 La Dame has a victory at 5 furlongs, was fifth when last out in early August but returns to a more suitable distance today. 3 Fashion Icon has a victory at six furlongs, was fourth when last seen in early August and must be on all shortlists today. 5 Conga In Paris has a victory at seven furlongs, was well back last time out in July but this distance is more suitable and on these is the one to beat. 5 Conga In Paris to win, Exacta 5-3

Race 5 at Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $30,000 and field of 12. 1 Jewel Of Winter is the half-sister of Tartan, debuts today at this venue and on connections merits consideration. 3 Petite Rouge has not placed in either of two starts, was fifth when last seen in early August but faces an easier task today. 7 Rose Knows is the half-sister of Amarin, was fourth while debuting earlier in August, and on connections is the one to beat. 7 Rose Knows to win, Exacta 7-3

Race 6 on Wednesday at Colonial Downs is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 10. 2 Tap Attack has placed 4 times in eight starts, was 7th when last out in May but faces a far easier task today. 4 Miracle Bobbie has placed in 2 of 10 outings, was third when last seen earlier in August and plays a prominent role today. 5 Per Diem has placed in one of 2 starts, was second last time out in July of 2020 but upon returning from a long layoff holds solid clams today. 5 Per Diem to win, Exacta 5-2

Race 7 at Colonial Downs on Wednesday is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 14. 4 MissionAtTheSpa has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was 3rd when last out earlier in August and holds solid claims today. 5 YouShouldBeSoLucky has 5 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen earlier in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 13 Black Prong has four victories at 1 mile, was 4th last time out in July and plays a prominent role today. 5 YouShouldBeSoLucky to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 8 on Wednesday at Colonial Downs is a 5 1/2 furlong allowance for two-year-olds with a purse of $60,000 and field of 8. 2 IsThatYourHarley is the half-sister of Huntin’TheHolidays, was a winner when last out earlier in August, debuts from a new stable and plays a prominent role today. 3 JackKnife is the half-sister of Dr. Forman, was a winner when last seen in July and with a late lead will be hard to catch today. 4 LanFrankOPhile is the half-sister of Stir Crazy, was a winner last time out in early August and finishes in the top three today. 3 JackKnife to win, Exacta 3-2

The ninth and final race on Wednesday at Colonial Downs is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 14. 3 Ahnaf has a victory at 1 mile, was third when last out in July, and on recent form finishes amongst the leaders. 7 Red Sorrell has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last seen in July, and plays a prominent part today. 8 Hellfire Bob has a victory at 1 mile, was third last time out in early August, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is the one to beat. 8 Hellfire Bob to win, Exacta 8-3