Free Picks for Laurel Park - 9/23/21
Race 1 at Laurel Park on Thursday is a 5 ½ furlong starter optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $32,000 and field of 10. 2 Hartel has a victory at 5 furlongs, was 4th when last out in June but must be given respect from the rest. 6 Zip Line To Heaven has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second when last seen in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 10 Flank Speed has a victory at 5 furlongs, was 4th last timeout in early September and holds solid claims today. 6 Zip Line To Heaven to win, Exacta 6-10
Race 2 at Laurel Park on Thursday is a 1-mile claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $21,000 and field of 6. 3 Titan’s Will has five victories at 1 mile, was fifth when last out in early September but must be given consideration today. 4 Rough Sea has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last seen in August but cannot be overlooked today. 6 Hayne’s Fever has 10 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th last time out in August but against this group is the one to beat. 6 Hayne’s Fever to win, Exacta 6-3
Race 3 on Thursday at Laurel Park is a six-furlong maiden claiming for 3 to 5 year olds with a purse of $25,000 and field of 8. 1 Let Us Make Gold has placed in 2 of seven starts, was fifth when last out earlier in September but cannot be dismissed yet. 4 Rippolino has placed six times in 12 starts, was third when last seen earlier in September and merits serious consideration today. 6 Miracle Bobbie has placed in two of 11 starts, was 4th last time out in August but has a talented jockey in the saddle and plays a prominent role today. 6 Miracle Bobbie to win, Exacta 6-4
Race 4 at Laurel Park on Thursday is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $17,000 and field of 7. 2 Adabel has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second when last out earlier in September and a duplicate performance today should be enough. 3 Fudge Cake has a victory at 4 furlongs, was sixth when last seen earlier in September but a drop in class could be the difference-maker today. 5 Notion Interruptus was a winner last time out in early September, jockey booking is a plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 2 Adabel to win, Exacta 2-3
Race 5 on Thursday at Laurel Park is a 1-mile waiver Maiden claiming for 3 to 5 year olds with a purse of $39,000 and field of 16. 1 Pounding Music has placed five times in seven starts, was second when last out in August and on consistency must be given consideration. 8 Misty’s Banshee is the half-sister of Call Me Plucky, was fourth while debuting last month but cannot be overlooked today. 9 Ghost Maiden has placed in 2 of 4 starts, was second last time out in early September and on a drop in class is the one the rest must catch today. 9 Ghost Maiden to win, Exacta 9-1
Race 6 at Laurel Park on Thursday is a six-furlong waiver Maiden claiming for 2 year olds with a purse of $39,000 and field of 12. 1 Derby Julep was fifth while debuting earlier in September, has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders. 3 Spicy Margarita was third while debuting earlier in September, an increase in distance is a plus today and must be on all shortlists. 4 Sweet Talia is the half-sister of Gentleman’s Kitten, was second while debuting last month and must be given serious consideration. 3 Spicy Margarita to win, Exacta 3-4
Race 7 on Thursday at Laurel Park is a 7 furlong starter optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $34,500 and field of 9. 1 Dialing Dixie has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last out earlier in September and holds the leading credentials today. 2 Rapid Response has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was fourth when last seen in August and plays a prominent role today. 3 Spotted Bull has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in early September and must be given respect from the rest. 1 Dialing Dixie to win, Exacta 1-3
Race 8 at Laurel Park on Thursday is a 7 furlong starter optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $32,000 and field of 9. 1 He’s A Shooter was a winner when last out earlier in September, jockey booking is a big plus and holds the leading claims today. 7 Eric’s Empire has a victory at 1 mile, was 5th when last seen in April but drops a grade today and must be respected. 8 Souper Emperor has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second last time out in early September and on consistency must be given consideration. 1 He’s A Shooter to win, Exacta 1-7
Race 9 on Thursday at Laurel Park is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $56,000 and field of 8. 1 Factor It In has 7 victories and races of up to 7 furlongs, was sixth when last out in August and must be at or near the top of all shortlists today. 3 Arthur’s Hope has five victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was 4th when last seen in August but cannot be overlooked today. 5 Cannon’s Roar has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth last time out in August and merits serious consideration today. 1 Factor It In to win, Exacta 1-5
The 10th and final race at Laurel Park on Thursday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for 2 year olds with a purse of $31,500 and field of 8. 3 Summer Ash has not placed in any of 3 starts, was third when last out in early September but finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Heavenly Trip has placed three times in four outings, was fifth when last seen earlier in September but merits consideration today. 6 Holiday Avenue was second while debuting earlier in September, debuts from a new stable today, jockey selection is a big plus and a duplicate performance of last time out is enough to reach the winner’s circle today. 6 Holiday Avenue to win, Exacta 6-5
