Free Picks For Colonial Downs - 8/30/21
Race 1 at Colonial Downs on Monday is a 1 mile and 3/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $18,000 in field of 9. 1 Argentic has four victories at 1 mile, was 4th when last out earlier in August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 2 DoThat Dance has four victories at 1 mile, was second when last seen in early August and looks to go one better today. 9 Rough Night has seven victories at 1 mile, was 4th last time out in early August and holds solid claims today. 2 DoThat Dance to win, Exacta 2-9
Race 2 on Monday at Colonial Downs is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 12. 1 AnalyzeYourVision has placed seven times in 19 starts, was third when last out in early August, and is a leading contender today. 8 Bassett has placed in two of eight outings, was 4th when last seen earlier in August and holds solid claims today. 11 Nicky Bear has placed in one of 12 starts, was 2nd last time out earlier in August and merits the respect of the rest today. 1 AnalyzeYourVision to win, Exacta 1-11
Race 3 at Colonial Downs on Monday is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $40,000 and field of 9. 5 Amplio Esquema has placed 8 times in 11 starts, was third when last out in early August, and plays a prominent role today. 6 Nicolar has placed four times in 10 outings, was second when last seen earlier in August and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 7 Who Knows What has placed three times in nine starts, was fourth last time out in early August and finishes in the mix. 6 Nicolar to win, Exacta 6-5
Race 4 at Colonial Downs on Monday is a 1 mile Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 12. 6 Sam In Style has placed in two of six starts, was third when last out in early August and plays a prominent role today. 7 Princes Amadeus has placed four times in 13 starts, was third when last seen in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 9 Bloke has placed four times in 14 starts, was 4th last time out in early August and must be on all shortlists today. 7 Prince Amadeus to win, Exacta 7-6
Race 5 on Monday at Colonial Downs is a 5 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field 9. 5 Shelly Island has two victories at five furlongs, was a winner when last out earlier in August and must be at or near the top of all shortlists today. 7 Street Silence has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was fifth when last seen in early August but must be given serious consideration. 8 Living Vicariously has two victories at the five furlongs, was fifth last time out in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Shelly Island to win, Exacta 5-7
Race 6 at Colonial Downs on Monday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $18,000 and field of 12. 1 Cloontia has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in early August and plays a prominent role today. 6 Midnight Swap has four victories at 1 mile, was third when last seen earlier in August and on these terms is hard to deny today. 7 Uhwarrie Sky has three victories at 1 mile, was second last time out in early August and finishes with the leaders today. 6 Midnight Swap to win, Exacta 6-1
Race 7 on Monday at Colonial Downs is a one mile and 1/16 claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 12. 6 YesterdaysPlan has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in early August and looks to complete a hat-trick today. 7 Avenida Manana has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last seen in early August and plays a prominent role today. 8 Volador has four victories at 1 mile, was third last time out in early August and holds solid claims today. 6 YesterdaysPlan to win, Exacta 6-7
Race 8 on Monday at Colonial Downs is a 1-mile and ⅛ starter allowance for three year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 8. 1 Robert’s Luxury was a winner when last out in early August, jockey selection is a plus and must be taken into consideration. 2 Kartano has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last seen earlier in August and holds solid claims today. 6 Alonzo Mosely has a victory at 1 mile, was 3rd last time out in early August and finishes with the leaders today. 2 Kartano to win, Exacta 2-6
Race 9 at Colonial Downs on Monday is a 7-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 8. 1 Summer Splash has been victorious at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner when last out in early August and looks for a third consecutive victory today. 2 Kadri has three victories at six furlongs was a winner when last seen earlier in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Pit Boss has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth last time out in early August and plays a prominent role today. 2 Kadri to win, Exacta 2-7
The tenth and final race at Colonial Downs on Monday is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 14. 3 Hyland Haven has placed in two of seven starts, was well back when last out in May but on previous form cannot be overlooked today. 8 My Girl Blue has placed three times in seven starts, jockey booking is a big plus, was second when last seen earlier in August and on these terms is the one to beat. 9 Wildcat has placed in one of five starts, was third last time out in early August, and plays a prominent role today. 8 My Girl Blue to win, Exacta 8-9
