Free Picks For Pimlico - 7/23/21

Race 1 at Pimlico on Friday is a 1-mile and 1/8 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 10. 2 Rag Top has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in early July and must be on all shortlists. 4 Don’t Charge It has six victories at 1 mile, was second when last seen early in July and holds the leading credentials today. 6 Fairy Wish has three victories at 1 mile, was third last time out in early July but on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 Fairly Wish to win, Exacta 6-4

Race 2 on Friday at Pimlico is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for 3 to 5-year-olds with a purse of $21,000 and field of 8. 1 Moonzano has placed 4 times in 10 starts, was second when last seen in early July and must be respected by the others. 4 Don’t Dare Me has placed three times in six outings, was fifth when last seen in June but drops a grade, which is a big plus today. 6 Pet’s Night has not placed in either of two starts, was third last time out in early July but cannot be overlooked by the others. 4 Don’t Dare Me to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 3 at Pimlico on Friday is a 5 furlong Maiden claiming for 3 to 5-year-olds with a purse of $31,500 and field of 12. 5 Bourbon Wildcat has placed four times in five starts, was second when last seen in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 10 Who Knows What has placed in two of 7 outings, was 4th when last seen in June and plays a prominent role today. 11 Philly Creed was second while debuting last month, puts on blinkers for just the first time and finishes amongst the leaders. 5 Bourbon Wildcat to win, Exacta 5-10

Race 4 on Friday at Pimlico is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $16,500 and field of 13. 5 Great Cause has a victory at 5 furlongs, was fifth when last out in early July and merits consideration today. 11 Lambeau Lady has a victory at 5 furlongs, was sixth when last seen in early July but a drop-in class could be the difference-maker today. 13 Spirit Or Spite has a victory at six furlongs, was fifth last time out in early July but cannot be overlooked by the others. 5 Great Cause to win, Exacta 5-11

Race 5 at Pimlico on Friday is a 1-mile and 1/8 Maiden claiming for 3 to 5-year-olds with a purse of $25,000 and field of 13. 2 Grey Giant has placed 3 times in six starts, was seventh when last out in early July but cannot be overlooked today. 6 Favorite Image has placed in one of four outings, was second when last seen in June and merits serious consideration today. 8 Grecian Pharoah has placed in 2 of 10 starts, was third last time out in early July, jockey selection is a big plus and must be at or near the top of all shortlists. 8 Grecian Pharoah to win, Exacta 8-6

Race 6 at Pimlico on Friday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $16,500 and a field of 12. 3 Frankee Merch has three victories at six furlongs, was second when last out in early July, and merits serious consideration today. 7 Sam And Sy has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was third when last seen in early July, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 12 Seize The Day has victories at seven furlongs and one mile, was second last time out in July and on these terms is hard to deny today. 12 Seize The Day to win, Exacta 12-7

Race 7 on Friday at Pimlico is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $52,000 and field of 10. 1 Persisto has three victories at 1 mile, was third when last out in June, and must be respected by the rest. 3 I’m Listening has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last seen in June but cannot be overlooked today. 7 Judi Blue Eyes has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in June , and plays a prominent role today. 3 I’m Listening to win, Exacta 3-7

The eighth and final race at Pimlico on Friday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 3-year-olds with a purse of $46,000 and field of 6. 3 Everett’s Song was second while debuting last month, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the top two today. 5 Rippolino has placed 4 times in eight outings, was 3rd when last seen in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 6 Pederson’s Courage has placed in each of 2 starts, was second last time out in early July and looks to go one better today. 6 Pederson’s Courage to win, Exacta 6-3