Free Picks For Colonial Downs - 8/3/21

Colonial Downs Predictions, 8/3/21

Race 1 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a 5 furlong Maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $30,000 and field of 7. 2 Agent Stone was fourth while debuting last month has a talented jockey in the saddle and usual improvement will result in finishing amongst the leaders 3 Playing Gold has not placed in any of 3 outings, was sixth when last seen in July but a drop-in class and distance is a difference-maker today. 4 Arlo Bello debuts today at this venue, workouts have been strong leading up to this debut and must be respected by the rest. 3 Playing Gold to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 2 on Tuesday at Colonial Downs is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 8. 1 Willing To Speed has four victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in April and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Golden Spear has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last seen in July and additional distance could be a big plus today 7 Chicory Blue has 11 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was sixth last time out in July and plays a prominent role today. 1 Willing To Speed to win, Exacta 1-7

Race 3 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a 5 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $50,000 and field of 6. 1 Surfer Dude is the half-brother of Tatweej, workouts have been strong leading up to this debut and finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 Finglas Lad is the half-brother of Carolina South, has had strong workouts prior to today's debut and must be given consideration. 6 Tejano Twist has placed in one of three starts, was 4th when last out in June but a drop-in class is the difference-maker today. 6 Tejano Twist to win, Exacta 6-1

Race 4 on Tuesday at Colonial Downs is a 5 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 8. 2 Slipping Jimmy has a victory at both 5 and 7 furlongs, was fifth when last out in May but against this class is the one to beat today. 3 Vintner has two victories at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in April and finishes amongst the leaders. 6 Mosby’s Ranger has two victories at 5 furlongs, was fourth last time out in July but cannot be overlooked today. 2 Slippin Jimmy to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 5 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 9. 2 Real Factor has two victories at 1 mile, was second when last out in June and plays a prominent role today. 3 Scanno has two victories at 1 mile, was sixth when last seen in March but must be given consideration amongst this group. 6 Strong Headed has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in June and merits the respect of the rest today. 2 Real Factor to win, Exacta 2-6

Race 6 on Tuesday at Colonial Downs is a 5 ½ furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 8. 1 GoGo Shoes has two victories at six furlongs was third when last out in June and against this class is difficult to overlook. 2 So Gracious has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was fifth when last seen in July and merits consideration today. 7 Odramark has four victories at 5 furlongs, was a winner last time out in June and holds the best prospects today. 1 GoGo Shoes to win, Exacta 1-7

Race 7 at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 9. 3 Prayer Hope has placed in two of 4 starts, was second when last out in April and finishes amongst the leaders. 6 Blue Boon has yet to place in two outings, was sixth when last seen in March but against this class must be on all shortlists. 8 Caveat Emptor has placed in one of three starts, was 4th last time out in April, jockey booking is a big plus and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Caveat Emptor to win, Exacta 8-3

Race 8 on Tuesday at Colonial Downs is a 5 ½ furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 12. 2 Lontano has three victories at five furlongs, was a winner when last out in March and seeks a hat trick today. 4 Dubini has seven victories at five furlongs, was a winner when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 8 Fox Rox has 25 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th last time out in July and must be respected by the others. 2 Lontano to win, Exacta 2-8

The ninth and final race at Colonial Downs on Tuesday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and a field of 12. 3 Sam in Style has placed in one of five starts, was 4th when last out in July, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 8 Fredistaten is the half-brother of Vulcan’s Forge, workouts have been strong leading up to today's debut and on connections must be given consideration. 9 Beach Bandit has placed three times in nine starts, was third last time out in July, jockey selection is a big plus and amongst this group is difficult to deny today. 9 Beach Bandit to win, Exacta 9-3

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