Colonial Downs Picks: 2024 Arlington Millions

The racing action from Colonial Downs on Saturday features the Arlington Million Stakes. Check out our Colonial Downs picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Colonial Downs Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $56.25k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #10 STREETCORNER (6-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Comes in with solid form.
• #7 MAGIC TOKEN (12-1): Fringe Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #4 STEAM KNOT (10-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #5 THE SPLENDID ONE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 10 – 7 – 4 – 5

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:30 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $80k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 CLASSIER (7-2): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #3 FREEZE THE FIRE (2-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #2 TRIPLE ELVIS (5-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races.
• #4 BOUNCER (5-2): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 8 – 3 – 2 – 4

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:00 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 ENRICHED (20-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
• #2 NOTICE ME TOO (7-5): Major Player. Comes home strong. Good race flow for this runner.
• #5 MORNING MIRACLE (10-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup. Has experience at this level.
• #4 GIN GIN’S APPROVAL (5-2): Major Player. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 5 – 4

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:30 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $70k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #7 KOLOMIO (10-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #9 MASSIF (3-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 BODECREAM (9-2): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
• #11 STREET COPPER (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Trombetta is the leading trainer in the standings.

Selections: 7 – 9 – 2 – 11

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:00 PM ET; Petramalo Mile Stakes $100k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 REAL MACHO (5-2): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 HADES (9-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #1 RAINY SKIES (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. May be able to find the right setup.
• #7 AWESOME RUTA (4-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 1 – 7

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:30 PM ET; Penny Chenery Stakes $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 PURE LURE (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #2 DAZZLING MOVE (7-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #5 CAP CLASSIQUE (3-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. The 83 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #4 CARMELINA (9-2): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 8 – 2 – 5 – 4

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:05 PM ET; Andy Guest Stakes $150k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 LOVE APPEALS (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #5 MEDALLA MATCH (9-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #7 BEAUTY OF THE SEA (8-5): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. May be able to find the right setup.
• #3 HOLLYWOOD WALK (12-1): Contender. Trombetta is the leading trainer in the standings. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 7 – 3

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:40 PM ET; Van Clief Stakes $150k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #1 DREAM SHAKE (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Solid closing kick. Should still have something in the tank late. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #7 WITTY (4-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Good race flow for this runner.
• #8 MISCHIEF MAGIC (5-2): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #5 EAMONN (15-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 8 – 5

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:20 PM ET; Secretariat Stakes $500k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 TRIKARI (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 FULMINEO (10-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #1 BRILLIANT BERTI (5-2): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 IN A JAM (20-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 5 – 1 – 4

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:50 PM ET; Beverly D. Stakes $500k; 1 3/16 M Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 MOIRA (9-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may setup for this runner.
• #4 FEV ROVER (2-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Good race flow for this runner.
• #5 MISSION OF JOY (6-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Should sit a good trip.
• #3 NEECIE MARIE (10-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 5 – 3

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:40 PM ET; Arlington Million Stakes $1000k; 1 1/4 M Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 NATIONS PRIDE (8-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Solid closing kick.
• #1 INTEGRATION (5-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #6 TALK OF THE NATION (6-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #2 ANCIENT ROME (3-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 6 – 2

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 7:20 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $70k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #3 OLYMPIC RUNNER (9-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 89 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #2 DOCTOR JEFF (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
• #8 POINT LIAM (15-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #11 BY THE SEY SHORE (20-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 8 – 11

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