Free Picks For Thistledown - 7/12/21

Race 1 at Thistledown on Monday is a 5 ½ furlong starter optional claiming for 3 year-olds and up with a purse of $19,700 and field of 6. 2 Pulpit’s Purrfect has seven victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second when last out in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 Could You has five victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner when last seen in June, and plays a prominent part today. 5 Hasty Lady has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in June, and on these terms is the one to beat. 5 Hasty Lady to win, Exacta 5-3

Race 2 on Monday at Thistledown is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $31,500 and field of 10. 7 Only One Boss Lady has placed three times in four starts, was second when last out in September of 2020 and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 8 Bay Magic has not placed in any of 3 outings, was fourth when last seen in June, and cannot be overlooked today. 10 Nancy’s Leslie has placed in one of two starts, was fourth last time out in June and holds solid claims today. 7 Only One Boss Lady to win, Exacta 7-10

Race 3 at Thistledown on Monday is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $15,100 and field of 6. 2 Montauk Cove has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 3rd when last out in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 4 Cutler has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in June and plays a prominent part today. 6 Royal Blue Boy has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third last time out in June and cannot be overlooked today. 2 Montauk Cove to win, Exacta 2-6

Race 4 at Thistledown on Monday is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $16,200 and field of 7. 1 WhereThere’sSmoke has a victory at six furlongs, was well back when last out in early July but cannot be overlooked on previous form. 2 Bainbridge has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth when last seen in June and cannot be dismissed today. 5 Cue The Band has a victory at 5 furlongs, was fifth when last out in May but against this group is the one to beat today. 5 Cue The Band to win, Exacta 5-2

Race 5 on Monday at Thistledown is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $15,100 and field of 6. 2 QueenOfCatnipHill has three victories at 1 mile, was third when last out in June and on a return to a more suitable distance must be respected. 5 Friday has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last seen in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 6 Turing Machine has three victories at 1 mile, was 4th last time out in May but faces a much easier task today. 6 Turing Machine to win, Exacta 6-2

Race 6 at Thistledown on Monday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,700 and field of 7. 1 Conducive has six victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in June and on these terms holds the leading claims today. 2 Andrew The Giant has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in June and finishes amongst the first few today. 7 Smooth Talkin Tom has 7 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in June and plays a part at the wire today. 1 Conducive to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 7 on Monday at Thistledown is a six-furlong starter optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $22,900 and field of 11. 2 Little Blaker has 12 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in June and looks for a second straight today. 6 Nick Can Fix has 13 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 10 Riding In the Wind has 12 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in June and finishes amongst the lead group today. 6 Nick Can Fix to win, Exacta 6-10

The 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 $31,500 and field of 10. 5 Heidi’s Shadow finished seventh while debuting last month, but jockey selection is a big plus and against this group must be given consideration. 10 Rebel Power has placed in one of 4 starts, was third when last seen in June, and plays a prominent role today. 11 St Patty’s Song has placed three times in five starts, was fifth when last seen earlier in July and on these terms is the one to beat today. 11 St Patty’s Song to win, Exacta 11-10

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