Saturday October 11 picks

Race 1

#1 CRIMES OF PASSION should win with anything like a repeat of last week’s qualifier effort. #7 SLIM JUSTICE has been right there at this level and should have some upside as a lightly raced 2yo. #2 MIGHTY MY T didn’t show much in his debut but lands a top driver today.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,7 w/ 1,4

Race 2

#1 ALL JOY impressed last week, holding for second after setting a blistering pace. #4 COTTON BLOSSOM is talented enough but is as likely to break as race well.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 1,4 w/ 6,9 w/ 1,2,5

Race 3

#6 ELECTRIC CHICKEN was terrific in the Parker Memorial and draws a much better post position than his Finals vanquisher. #9 ROMPAWAY ALVIN couldn’t have been more impressive winning in 1:53.2 last week but post 12 is tough. Both parts of the #1 entry fit well here.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 6 w/ 1,2,9

Race 4

#5 KATKIN has been facing tougher in Michigan sire stakes. #2 SAM WUDDA keeps putting up competitive races at this level without quite breaking through. #1 FRANKIES’ PRIDE has been very competitive every time he tries this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 1,2,5

Race 5

#2 MARKET DREAMER may have needed his last race and gets a big driver switch tonight. #9 SALALAH N closed beautifully last week in a tough version of this condition. #8 T T FLASH hopefully figured out the chute in that dominant Q race last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2,8,9

Race 6

#5 ENOUGH TALK has conclusively proven himself an elite trotter. He’s handled all kinds of racetracks and all kinds of distances so the one-turn mile should be no problem. #2 VIVID PHOTO seems to be getting back to his old self and we know he loves the track. #6 LOLIQUE has been rock-solid all year and is another with a great history in New Kent.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 5 w/ 1,2,6

Race 7

#8 MAX Q finally gets away from Polo Johnny and should finally get an overdue first win of the meet. #9 ARMBRO THE THUG N was only beaten two lengths against tougher last week. #4 PEYOTE can certainly win this on his best day.
Suggested bet: Win – 8

Race 8

#7 BAROLO HANOVER was terrific last week in beating many of today’s rivals in his first Colonial start. He could be even better today. #2 HERO’S CAVALCADE won at this level two weeks ago. #4 RACING NAKED must always be respected here.
Suggested bet: Pick-3 – 2,4,7 w/ 3,5 w/ 1,2

Race 9

#3 KEYSTONE CALLIE should really appreciate dropping out of the tough Parker series getting re-united with Wagner. #5 SLEEK N DANDY should be on the lead and will prove tough to pass if she can get away with easier fractions. #4 DIVINE HUSBAND was terrific against cheaper last week.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 3,4,5

Race 10

#2 ORNELLIX keeps dropping in class, tonight reaching a level she really should win at. #1 DESCANT finally showed signs of life Tuesday and may be ready to go on a roll. #7 ASOLARE was a good second at this level last time.
Suggested bet: Daily Double – 1,2 w/ 2,8

Race 11

#2 FOX VALLEY CUB FAN has done nothing this meet but he’s facing infinitely tougher and is proven on big tracks. #8 OLYMPIC MAGIC drops out of tough late closers to a more promising event tonight. #6 COBBLER HANOVER did very well at this level.
Suggested bet: Exacta box – 2 w/ 6,8,9