Free Picks For Thistledown - 5/17/21

Race 1 at Thistledown on Monday is a 1-mile and 40-yard claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,300 and field of 8. 1 Imagine Winning has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner when last out in April, debuts with a new stable today and on these terms is hard to deny. 2 IDoWhatIDo has victories at both five and 6 furlongs, was third when last seen in April and finishes in the mix. 5 Trueno has two victories at 1 mile, was second last time out in April and must be given consideration. 1 Imagine Winning to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 2 at Thistledown on Monday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and a field of 10. 3 Mucho Primo has not placed in either of two outings, was 4th when last out in March, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 6 Flat Out Of Credit is Brother to Magic Credit, was 3rd while debuting last month and on connections merits serious consideration. 7 Susie’s Kid has placed three times in six starts, was second last time out in October and following a long break must be given consideration. 6 Flat Out Of Credit to win, Exacta 6-3

Race 3 on Monday at Thistledown is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $15,400 and field of 7. 5 Captain Riley has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second when last out earlier in May but could go one better today. 6 BlingItOnAgain has 13 victories in races of up to six furlongs, was well back when last seen in December but on prior form cannot be overlooked. 7 BuckiTitleWave has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third last time out in early May and plays a prominent role today. 5 Captain Riley to win, Exacta 5-7

Race 4 on Monday at Thistledown is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,300 and field of 8. 2 Escalera has six victories at one mile, was third when last out in April and must be on all shortlists today. 3 ThirtySilverPieces has 14 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in April and looks to go one better today. 6 Slick As Ice has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fourth last time out in April and cannot be overlooked today. 2 Escalera to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 5 on Monday at Thistledown is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $9,900 and field of 8. 4 King Valero has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in April and jockey selection is a big plus. 7 Alycar Flash has seven victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was third when last seen in April and holds the best claims today. 8 My Tommy Boy has seven victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second last time out in April and merits serious consideration. 4 King Valero to win, Exacta 4-7

Race 6 at Thistledown on Monday is a 5 ½ furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 7. 1 Mister Mobil has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second when last out in January and on these terms is the one to beat. 2 Obiwan has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last seen in April and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 JustIn Front has four victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was second last time out, debuts with a new stable today and holds solid claims. 1 Mister Mobil to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 7 on Monday at Thistledown is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,600 and field of 8. 1 Arcelor has 10 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in early May, and holds the leading clams today. 3 Mayan Queen has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 2nd when last seen in early May and looks to go one better today. 7 Promises Forever has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second last time out in December and cannot be overlooked. 3 Mayan Queen to win, Exacta 3-1

The eighth and final race at Thistledown on Monday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 10. 2 I’mma Natural has placed in two of 5 starts, was 4th when last out in April and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 The Gospel Of Mark has placed 3 times in 11 starts, was third when last seen in April, and holds the leading claims today. 6 Davis Hat has placed in two of 5 starts, was second last time out in April and merits serious consideration today. 4 The Gospel Of Mark to win, Exacta 4-6

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Kevin grew up in a sports-only household. Every afternoon was set to watching any sport that was on T.V. After years of watching sports he got introduced to the betting world, and soon stats, trends, and odds were Kevin's best friends. Now, almost 2 decades later, His life revolves around sports, writing about them, and betting on them. We are glad to have Kevin on our Winners & Whiners & StatSalt teams and you should be happy that we have him as well.