Free Picks For Pimlico - 7/9/21

Race 1 at Pimlico on Friday is 6-furlong starter optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $34,500 and field of 7. 1 Mr. Walsh has a victory at seven furlongs, was second when last out in May, debuts with a new stable today and on these terms is difficult to deny. 6 EraWan has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth when last seen in January but cannot be overlooked today. 7 LadNeedsAHandler was a winner last time out in June, has a talented jockey on board and finishes amongst the leaders. 1 Mr. Walsh to win, Exacta 1-7

Race 2 at Pimlico on Friday is a 5-furlong starter optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purchase of $34,500 and field of 9. 1 ShackABoom has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was 4th when last out in June but must be taken into consideration today. 3 A Girl Named Jac has two victories at five furlongs, was 4th when last seen in June and a drop in grade makes a big difference today. 4 Lucre has victories at both 5 and 7 furlongs, was sixth last time out in June but cannot be overlooked today. 3 A Girl Named Jac to win, Exacta 3-1

Race 3 on Friday at Pimlico is a 5 furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $46,000 and field of 7. 1 Senson debuts at this venue today, workouts have been very strong leading up to today and plays a prominent role at the wire. 2 Hannahs Red Ruby was fourth when last seen in May, debuts from a new stable today and has much more experience than the others. 3 Determined Truth is the half-sister of Noble Thought, workouts have been impressive leading up to today’s debut and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 3 Determined Truth to win, Exacta 3-2

Race 4 at Pimlico on Friday is a 5 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 13. 10 Matunuck was a winner when last out in June has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the lead group today. 11 Great Cause was a winner when last seen in April, jockey selection is a big plus and plays a part today at the line. 12 Green Eyes was a winner last time out in June, jockey booking is a big help and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 11 Great Cause to win, Exacta 12-10

Race 5 on Friday at Pimlico is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $17,000 and the field of 8. 3 Glengar has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last out in June but cannot be overlooked today. 5 Nova Boy has nine victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was third when last seen in May and must be on all shortlists today. 6 Fifty has 11 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in June and finishes with the leaders today. 5 Nova Boy to win, Exacta 5-3

Race 6 at Pimlico on Friday is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for 3 to 5 year olds with a purse of $31,500 and field of 12. 5 Prince Of Caps has placed in 2 of 10 starts, was 4th when last out in early July but holds the leading credentials today. 6 TipYourHatToThat has placed four times in seven outings, was second when last seen in June and plays a prominent part today. 12 Cranston’s Network has placed in each of 2 starts, was second last time out in June, debuts with a new stable today and on these terms is difficult to deny. 12 Cranston’s Network to win, Exacta 12-5

Race 7 on Friday at Pimlico is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $52,000 and field of 9. 1 Air Token has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in June and looks to go one better today. 5 Ziggy Mon has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs was a winner when last seen in May and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Rough Sea has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 ZIggy Mon to win, Exacta 5-1

The eighth and final race on Friday at Pimlico is a 1-mile and 1/16 starter optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $34,500 and a field of 6. 3 Market Cap has a victory at 1 mile, was 4th when last out in June, puts on blinkers for just the first time and plays a prominent role today. 4 Ink was a winner when last seen in June, jockey selection is a big plus and if out front late, will be hard to catch. 6 ContraFlow has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in June and must be given serious consideration. 3 Market Cap to win, Exacta 3-4

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