Sunday June 22 picks

Race 1

#10 REFORM THE LINE ran into eventual multiple stakes winner Jiggs Coz in his only turf race. That was two years ago and he hasn’t done anything since but he certainly appears to be a better on turf. #1 TABLE BAY was a solid second at this level last out but is still maiden after 22 tries. #9 MALIBU WILL was only a head behind Table Bay and should improve in his second 2008 start.

Suggested bet: Exacta 10 w/ 1,9

Race 2

#8 MIDNIGHT SWIM was a closing third in her last two starts and should appreciate both the extra half-furlong and the closer-friendly Colonial turf course today. #2 LITTLE ICE PATCH has been showing speed against MSW company and gets the critical drop to maiden claiming company today. #1 DASH N DANCER has a good turf pedigree and shows some solid works for her debut.

Suggested bet: pick-3 – 1,2,8 w/ 1,7 w/ 1,4

Race 3

#7 SUGAR BOOGER was a good third against tough starter allowance foes last time and should be tough on the drop back down to claiming company. #1 DOOTS seems to always run well at Colonial and fits very well at this level but was beaten by Sugar Booger in late May without any obvious excuse. #2 DOLPHIN STAR hasn’t been at her best recently but is good enough to win this.

Suggested bet: Exacta 1,7 w 1,2,7

Race 4

#4 Tatjana’s Salute couldn’t run down a loose on the lead winner last time and should get more pace to attack today. #1 MERE JUSTICE chased a quick pace and still held on for third in a strong performance at Arlington most recently but stretches out and tries turf today.

Suggested bet: Pick-4 – 4 w/ 2,3 w/ 2,7,9 w/ 1,5,6

Race 5

#2 MY LIONESS is on a roll with a dominating maiden breaker two back and a solid third against similar last time. The speedy filly should love the one-turn mile and the drop to her lowest level yet today. #3 LUNAR’S LULLABY drops was a dull fourth on turf last time but may improve in her second start off a brief freshening.

Suggested bet: Exacta Box 2,3

Race 6

#2 WAZEE MOTO was a remarkable fourth last out considering the three-year layoff that preceded that 1 1/8-mile race. He may be ready to run a career best today after shaking off all that rust. #7 PULVERIZER was fifth, just three-quarters of length behind Wazee Moto in their last start. The 3yo has the most upside of any in this field in just his fifth lifetime start. #9 MR. PROVOST has been running well on dirt and has the pedigree to be even better on turf today.

Suggested bet: Trifecta box 2,7,9

Race 7

#5 A CHANGE OF HEART has been working steadily for a 29% first out trainer. #1 ROYAL BAYOU has been terrible on dirt but the $160,000 yearling buy is clearly bred for the turf and trainer Ferris Allen has been extremely hot this meet. #6 BUDGET BUSTER finally gets the surface he was bred for after two straight off the turf races and show big-time improvement.

Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,5,6 w/ 1 w/ 3,5

Race 8

#1A SMILING CAT was a good third against much tougher and should be every bit the legitimate 4-5 favorite today. Entrymate #1 WHO’S FIRST also makes plenty of sense off a solid second against slight tougher.

Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1 w/ 3,5

Race 9

#5 CEDAR SEA has a truly blue-blooded pedigree and has been working well for a Hall of Fame trainer in preparation for her debut. #3 LILY’S JOY has been close against tougher in Kentucky and looks to be clearly the best of the experienced fillies in here.

Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,5