Free Picks For Thistledown - 7/13/21

Race 1 at Thistledown on Tuesday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $31,500 and field of 7. 5 Wolfine debuts from this venue today, workouts have been speedy in recent mornings and merits serious consideration. 6 Sir. Rez has placed in each of 3 starts, was second when last seen in June even after a slow start, thanks to an excellent finish. 7 Derby Included was second last month when last seen, finished third the race before that and on these terms is the one to beat 7. Derby to win, Exacta 7-6

Race 2 on Tuesday at Thistledown is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $16,200 and field of 10. 2 Dream Prizes has two victories at six furlongs was third when last out in June and arrives here in excellent form. 4 Hillbilly Rich has a victory at six furlongs, was well back when last seen in May but faces an easier task today. 5 Bodyguard has a victory at six furlongs, was well off the pace last time out in June but was bumped early and could not recover. 4 Hillbilly Rich to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 3 on Tuesday at Thistledown is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $13,100 and field of 6. 1 Flat Out Super has six victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was fourth when last seen earlier in July and against this group and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 3 Stellar Trick has 11 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fourth when last seen in June but cannot be overlooked today. 4 Trace has three victories at six furlongs, was seventh last time out in July of 2020, but following a long layoff merits consideration. 1 Flat Out Super to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 4 at Thistledown on Tuesday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 7. 1 Caltha has placed three times in seven starts, was 4th when last out in June and must be given consideration today. 2 Clearly Visible was 3rd while debuting in June, debuts from a new stable today and must be factored into the equation. 7 Laura’s Angle has placed in two of 7 starts, was sixth last time out in June but against this class is the one to beat. 7 Laura’s Angle to win, Exacta 7-1

Race 5 on Tuesday at Thistledown is a 5 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,700 and field of 8. 1 Souper Capacity was a winner when last out in early July, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 3 Tarallucci has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second when last seen in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Indy Princess Koko has been victorious at 5 furlongs, was 4th last time out in June, and plays a prominent role today. 1 Souper Capacity to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 6 at Thistledown on Tuesday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $16,600 and field of 7. 1 A Fabulous Kiss has two victories at six furlongs, was well back when last out in June but cannot be dismissed yet. 3 Dancing Grace has two victories at six furlongs, was seventh when last seen in June but on previous form merits consideration. 4 Gertie Cat has a victory at 5 furlongs, was 4th last time out in June and on these terms and against this class is the one to beat. 4 Gertie Cat to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 7 on Tuesday at Thistledown is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $31,500 and field of 8. 2 Desmo Duc is the half-brother of Here Comes Jigs was sixth when last out in June but on connections cannot be overlooked. 5 Something Sacred has placed 7 times in 18 starts, was a second when last seen in June and against this group is hard to stop from going one better today. 9 KnightOfMichael has placed in 2 of 21 starts was third last time out in June and merits the respect of the rest. 5 Something Sacred to win, Exacta 5-2

The eighth and final race on Thursday at Thistledown is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $31,500 and field of 7. 1 Cooler was second while debuting last month, has a talented jockey in the saddle, and must be taken into consideration. 2 Little Bita Smoke has placed in two of 8 outings, was third when last seen in June and an increase in distance could be a big help today. 3 Dynamite Cloud has placed in one of two starts, was second last time out in early July, and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 3 Dynamite Cloud to win, Exacta 3-1

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