Free picks For Woodbine - 7/8/21

Race 1 at Woodbine on Thursday is a 7-furlong starter optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $33,400 and field of 7. 1 Ami’s Link has three victories at 1 mile, was third when last out in October of 2020, and must be respected following a long layoff. 3 Five Days In May has three victories at six furlongs was a winner when last seen in June and on form merits serious consideration today. 4 Samurai Queen has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well off the pace last time out in June but drops a grade and that could make a difference today. 3 Five Days In May to win, Exacta 3-1

Race 2 on Thursday at Woodbine is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $18,500 and field of 9. 1 Modus Operandi has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last out in June but drops a grade, which could make a big difference today. 3 Rince Tapaigh has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last seen in June but on previous form merits consideration today. 7 Rose Ring has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was 4th last time out in May, debuts with a new stable today and on these terms is difficult to deny. 7 Rose Ring to win, Exacta 7-1

Race 3 at Woodbine on Thursday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $23,500 and field of 9. 1 Pippi has placed three times in 13 starts, was second when last out in June, and plays a prominent part today. 3 Curt’s Angel is the sister of Call Her Joey, debuts today at this venue and on connections cannot be overlooked. 5 Just Silent is the half-sister of Sligo One, debuts at this venue today, and against this class is hard to deny. 5 Just Silent to win, Exacta 5- 3

Race 4 on Thursday at Woodbine is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $26,500 and a field of 10. 1 Sea Lily has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was fourth when last out in June but on previous form finishes amongst the leaders. 4 Show Some Skin has two victories at the 5 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in June has won two of the last three and on these terms is hard to deny today. 6 Zoysia has two victories at six furlongs, was 4th last time out in June but cannot be overlooked today. 4 Show Some Skin to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 5 on Thursday at Woodbine is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year olds with a purse of $123,200 and field of 8. 3 Magic Spin has placed three times in five starts, was third when last out in June and on consistency merits consideration. 4 Blue Max is the half-brother of Maries Melody, was second while debuting in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Spite Store has placed in two of three starts, was second last time out in June and plays a prominent role today. 4 Blue Max to win, Exacta 4-5

Race 6 at Woodbine on Thursday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $26,500 and field of 9. 4 Captain Handsome has two victories at 5 furlongs, was fourth when last out in July of 2020 but must be given consideration upon returning from a layoff. 5 Bachelor Pad has two victories at six furlongs, was well back when last seen in October of 2020 but finishes amongst the lead group today. 7 Tranquility Base has two victories at six furlongs, was second last time out in November of 2020, jockey selection is a big plus and is the one to beat. 7 Tranquility Base to win, Exacta 7-5

Race 7 on Thursday at Woodbine is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $123,200 and field of 7. 1 Away To Return has two victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second when last out in June and on these terms holds solid claims today. 4 Secrets Told has placed in one of five outings, was third when last seen in June and finishes in the mix today. 6 Carpe Horseshoe has placed three times in five starts, was fourth last time out in June but against this class is the one the rest must catch. 6 Carpe Horseshoe to win, Exacta 6-1

The eighth and final race on Thursday at Woodbine is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $48,300 and field of 14. 2 Orabline has placed in one of two starts, was third when last out in June, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 12 SeamiaLaugh has placed 8 times in 16 outings, was second when last seen in June, and cannot be overlooked today. 14 ThatsMyKindANight has placed in two of 4 starts, was 4th last time out in June, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 14 ThatsMyKindANight to won, Exacta 14-2

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