Free Picks For Colonial Downs - 8/2/21

Race 1 at Colonial Downs on Monday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 8. 1 Got Floffy has not placed in any of six starts, was eighth when last out in July but a drop in distance should be a help today. 4 Just Pick One has placed in one of five outings, was fourth when last seen in July and on these terms is the leading contender today. 7 Shakey is the half-brother of Tix Auction, debuts from this venue today and on connections cannot be overlooked. 4 Just Pick One to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 2 on Monday at Colonial Downs is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $50,000 and field of 9. 2 Ten Twenty-One is the half-sister of KeystoneForVictory, cost $300,000, debuts from this venue today and on connections merits consideration. 3 Determined Star was purchased for $120,000, debuts today at this venue and must be given consideration. 9 Hollywood Walk debuts at this venue today, jockey booking is a big plus, workouts have been strong the last few weeks and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 9 Hollywood Walk to win, Exacta 9-3

Race 3 at Colonial Downs on Monday is the 5 1/2 furlong Da Hoss Stakes for three year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 7. 3 Mai Ty One On has nine victories in races of up to seven furlongs was a winner when last out in June and plays a prominent role today. 4 Holiday Stone has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in June and holds solid claims today. 5 Just Might has five victories at 5 furlongs, was a winner last time out in June and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 5 Just Might to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 4 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 9. 2 EarnedNeverGiven has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 7th when last out in June and must be on all shortlists today. 4 CloonTia has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last seen in July but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 9 Gunslinger has four victories at 1 mile, was fifth last time out in July but plays a prominent role today. 4 CloonTia to win, Exacta 4-9

Race 5 on Monday at Colonial Downs is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and a field of 10. 3 Who Knows What has placed three times in eight starts, was second when last out in July and finishes amongst the lead group today 7 Osa is the sister of Atlanta Babe, was second while debuting in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 9 Amplio Esquema has placed 7 times in 10 starts, was third last time out in July , and plays a prominent role today. 7 Osa to win, Exacta 7-9

Race 6 at Colonial Downs on Monday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 8. 3 Gallant George has placed two times in four starts, was second when last out in October of 2020 and plays a prominent part at the wire today. 4 Elusive Edge has placed in 2 of five outings, was third when last seen in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 Polsar has placed in one of three starts, was sixth last time out in February and finishes amongst the elite group today. 4 Elusive Edge to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 7 on Monday at Colonial Downs is the Keswick Stakes for 2-year-olds with a purse of $200,000 and field of 9. 1 Determined Truth is the half-sister of Noble Thought, was second while debuting last month and finishes amongst the lead group today. 3 Cavalier Cupid was a winner when last seen in July, jockey booking is a big plus and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 Fancy Her Up is the half-sister of Fancy And Fast, was a winner last time out in July and must be taken into consideration today. 3 Cavalier Cupid to win, Exacta 3-1

Race 8 at Colonial Downs on Monday is the five-furlong Hickory Tree Stakes for 2 year olds with a purse of $100,000 and a field of 10. 3 Wow Whata Summer was a winner when last out in July, has a talented jockey in the saddle, and looks for a second straight win today. 7 Local Motive is the half-brother of Dreaming Of Love was a winner when last seen in July and merits the respect of the rest today. 10 Evan Harlan was 3rd while debuting in June, jockey selection is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 3 Wow Whata Summer to win, Exacta 3-10

The The ninth and final race on Monday at Colonial Downs is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 13. 5 Reyna De Verano has placed in one of 5 starts, was third when last out in July and finishes amongst the first three today. 9 Pepper Pot has placed 7 times in 15 outings, was 4th when last seen in July and must be given consideration. 12 You Never Call has placed three times in seven starts, was second last time out in July, debuts with a new stable today and on these terms is the one to beat. 12 You Never Call to win, Exacta 12-5

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