Free Picks For Pimlico - 7/16/21

Race 1 at Pimlico on Friday is a 5 furlong Maiden claiming for 3 to 5-year-olds with a purse of $25,000 and field of 16. 1 Looks Don’t Lie has placed in two of 9 starts, was third when last out in June, and is one of the leading contenders today. 4 Peachy Between Us has not placed in any of 3 starts, was well back when last seen in June but must be given consideration today. 8 Heat Index debuts from this venue today, has a talented jockey in the saddle, and leaves from an in-form stable. 1 Looks Don’t Lie to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 2 at Pimlico on Friday is a 5 furlong Maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $31,500 and field of 6. 3 Still Doing Time is the half-sister of Perfect Parade has placed in one of 2 starts, was fourth when last out and plays a prominent role today. 4 Buff My Boots is the half-sister of Global Joy, workouts have been very strong of late and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 6 Tanka Tough is the half-sister of I Am It, was second while debuting last month and looks to go one better today. 4 Buff My Boots to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 3 on Friday at Pimlico is a 5-furlong starter optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $34,500 and field of 12. 4 Wonder In has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last out in early July and is the leading contender today. 7 Gins and Tins has three victories at the 5 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in June and plays a prominent role today. 9 Jack Bo has five victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner last time out in May and finishes amongst the lead group today. 7 Gins And Tins to win, Exacta 7-4

Race 4 at Pimlico on Friday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $16,500 and field of 7. 1 Rock And Fellers has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was 4th when last out in May but returns to a more suitable distance today. 2 Talented Dr. B has three victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was second when last seen in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 4 Mystic Times has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was third last time out in June and plays a role at the wire today. 2 Talented Dr. B to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 5 on Friday at Pimlico is a 1-mile waiver Maiden claiming for 3 to 5-year-olds with a purse of $39,000 and field of 16. 2 Map The Moment was 3rd while debuting in May faces an easier outing today at a lesser distance and must be on all shortlists. 3 Except Temptation has placed in one of 5 starts, was well back when last seen in May but faces an easier task today. 4 Forever Dreaming debuts at this venue today, has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders. 2 Map The Moment to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 6 at Pimlico on Friday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $21,000 and field of 8. 1 Mavilus has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in June and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 2 Ms Headley has two victories at 5 furlongs, was second when last seen in June and plays a prominent part today. 8 ShackaABoom has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was fourth last time out in June and cannot be overlooked today. 1 Mavilus to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 7 on Friday at Pimlico is a 1-mile starter optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $34,500 and field of 9. 3 Beckon has a victory at 1 mile, was third when last out in June and with a late lead will be hard to beat. 4 Mosalah has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last seen earlier in July and must be on all shortlists today. 7 Perfume River was a winner last time out in June, debuts from a new stable today, and finishes amongst the lead group. 3 Beckon to win, Exacta 3-4

The eighth and final race at Pimlico on Friday is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for 3 to 5-year-olds with a purse of $21,000 and field of 6. 3 El Equalizer was second when last out in June, jockey booking is a big plus and looks to go one better today. 4 Day Of Honor has placed in two of 12 outings, was sixth when last seen in June but cannot be overlooked today. 6 Raeford has not placed in any of 5 starts, was 4th last time out in early July but an increase in distance should be a big help. 3 El Equalizer to win, Exacta 3-6

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