Free Picks for Thistledown - 9/20/21

Race 1 at Thistledown on Monday is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $11,100 and field of 6. 3 Yo Berbs has 14 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in early September and must be given serious consideration. 4 Gold Shark has 14 victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was 4th when last seen in August and on consistency must be factored into the equation. 5 Hennessy Fire has 7 victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second last time out early in September and a duplicate performance should be enough today. 5 Hennessy Fire to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 2 on Monday at Thistledown is a six-furlong starter optional claiming 4 3 year olds end up with a purse of $23,600 and field of 8. 1 PanaManiac has 14 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in August, has three victories in last six outings and on these terms is difficult to deny. 6 Adventure Land has eight victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was well back when last seen earlier in September but cannot be overlooked today. 7 Miss Mischievous has nine victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second last time out in August and plays a prominent role today. 1 PanaManiac to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 3 at Thistledown on Monday is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $16,200 and field of 6. 2 WafflesOrPancakes has a victory at six furlongs, was third when last out earlier in September and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 SkipShot Lilly has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in August but a drop in grade could be a difference maker today. 6 Chardon has a victory at the six furlongs, was second last time out in early September and looks to go one better today. 6 Chardon to win, Exacta 6-5

Race 4 on Monday at Thistledown is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $11,100 and field of 7. 1 Ekati Champagne has two victories at 5 furlongs, was second when last out earlier in September and plays a prominent role today. 4 Bandera has two victories at 1 mile, was fourth when last seen in early September and finishes amongst the lead group today. 6 Uncle Kevin has victories at both 5 and 7 furlongs, was third when last seen in early September and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 Uncle Kevin to win, Exacta 6-1

Race 5 at Thistledown on Monday is a 1-mile and 40-yard allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $27,000 and field of 6. 1 Dyrdek has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out earlier in September and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 4 Double Deep has 10 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last seen earlier in September and has been third or better in each of the last six outings. 5 IHadADream has six victories at 1 mile, was second last time out in early September and plays a prominent role today. 1 Dyrdek to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 6 on Monday at Thistledown is a six-furlong starter optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $19,700 and field of 6. 1 Hasty Lady has 13 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in August and has five consecutive victories. 3 PassionForTreasure has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in August and plays a prominent role today. 6 Pulpit’s Purrfect has seven victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second last time out in early September and finishes amongst the leaders today. 1 Hasty Lady to win, Exacta 1-3

Race 7 on Monday at Thistledown is a six-furlong starter optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $18,200 and field of 8. 4 Beverly Park has five victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was a winner when last out in August and holds solid claims with four consecutive victories. 5 Leo has 9 victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in August and must be given serious consideration. 7 Sky Writer has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in early September and on these terms and against this group is the one to beat. 7 Sky Writer to win, Exacta 7-4

The eighth and final race at Thistledown on Monday is a 5 furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $9,500 and field of 7. 2 Only One Way Back has placed six times in 17 starts, was second when last out in August and on recent form is the one to beat. 3 Bo Rhapsody has placed in one of eight outings, was 3rd when last seen in early September and plays a prominent role today. 5 Angel’s SouperStar has not placed in either of two starts, was 4th last time out in August and must not be overlooked today. 2 Only One Way Back to win, Exacta 2-3