Free Picks For Thistledown - 5/11/21

Race 1 at Thistledown on Tuesday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,300 and field of 6. 2 BackCat has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last out in April but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 3 Bel Tempo has six victories at 1 mile, was sixth when last seen in April but must be given consideration today. 5 Spring City Gal has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in April, and on these terms is hard to deny today. 5 Spring City Gal to win, Exacta 5-3

Race 2 at Thistledown on Tuesday is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,700 and field of 9. 2 Cutler has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last out in April but must be on all shortlists today. 7 Fahrenheit has three victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in April and arrives here in excellent form. 8 Mucho Prospect has 11 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in April, debuts from a new stable today and on these terms holds the leading claims. 8 Mucho Prospect to win, Exacta 8-2

Race 3 at Thistledown on Tuesday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $15,000 and field of 7. 1 Augmenting Assets has not placed in any of 5 starts, was fourth when last out in April and a drop in grade is a big help today. 4 Lemon Slush has placed in one of eight outings, was third when last seen in April and jockey selection is a big plus. 5 Mizzen Spoils has placed three times in 13 starts, was second last time out in April, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 1 Augmenting Assets to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 4 on Tuesday at Thistledown is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $31,800 and field of 10. 1 Tide Rising was a winner when last out in January, jockey selection is a big plus and amongst this group holds the leading claims. 7 Kettle King was a winner when last seen in March, has a talented rider in the saddle, and finishes in the mix. 8 Ma Moos Warrior has a victory at six furlongs, was well back last time out in April but cannot be overlooked by the others. 1 Tide Rising to win, Exacta 1-8

Race 5 on Tuesday at Thistledown is a 5 ½ furlong claiming 4 3-year-olds and up with a purse of $12,300 and field of 6. 1 Hover has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was sixth when last out in April but against this class cannot be overlooked. 5 Pacific Image has 22 victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was fifth when last seen in April and merits the respect of the rest. 6 Will Runaway has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well off the pace last time out in April but leaves from a new stable today and cannot be dismissed. 5 Pacific Image to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 6 at Thistledown on Tuesday is a 6-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $34,200 and field of 6. 1 Resilient Colors has two victories at 5 furlongs, was a winner when last out in August of last year and after a long break must be given serious consideration. 4 Justa Cowgirl has two victories at six furlongs was a winner when last seen in January and on consistency merits the respect of the rest. 6 Cristalinda has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was third last time out in January, debuts from a new stable today and on these terms is hard to deny. 6 Cristalinda to win, Exacta 6-1

Race 7 on Tuesday at Thistledown is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $31,800 and a field of 10. 1 Hipster has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last out in September, and coming off a long break must be taken into consideration. 7 Armada was a winner when last seen in April faces a slightly tougher task today but has a talented jockey on board and finishes in the lead group. 9 Kissinger has a victory at six furlongs, was fourth last time out in April, and returns to a more suitable distance today. 7 Armada to win, Exacta 7-1

The eighth and final race at Thistledown on Tuesday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $22,500 and field of 6. 2 O K Baby has placed in two of 4 starts, was second when last out in April and looks to go one better today. 3 Awesome Wonder is a half-sister to Awesome Machine, was second while debuting last month and on connections must be given respect. 5 Prospective Forum is half-sister to Final Forum, was fourth while debuting last month, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms holds the leading claims today. 5 Prospective Forum to win, Exacta 5-3

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