Thistledown Picks: Ohio Derby

The racing action from Thistledown on Saturday features the Ohio Derby. Check out our Thistledown picks for the entire card!

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Thistledown Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:00 PM ET; Claiming $16.6k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 LA CUMPARSITA (5-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 84 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Strong early pace figs.
• #1 THINK IT THRU (12-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #3 ALSANAH (2-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 BANK BUSTER (5-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 3 – 6

Thistledown Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:25 PM ET; Claiming $12.2k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 LUCKY ANDY (2-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #4 CUMBER (9-5): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #1 HAD RIGHT (7-2): Major Player. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #3 ORO DE MORO MORO (12-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 1 – 3

Thistledown Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:56 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $26.4k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 DRURY LANE (2-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 88 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Top trainer at the meet in Radosevich.
• #2 GREERS FERRY (7-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #1 GUT INSTINCT (5-2): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
• #3 MO SNOW (12-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 1 – 3

Thistledown Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:24 PM ET; Allowance $40.1k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #2 LITTLE TOY GUNS (7-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 WETZEL (8-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Radosevich is a good bet at the meet.
• #8 PAINT THE TOWN (5-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 MIDNIGHT VOYAGE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 8 – 3

Thistledown Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:54 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $21.7k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 FLIPPING FISH (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #5 IAN GLASS (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #3 GOING IN STYLE (9-2): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Should sit a good trip.
• #7 AUGER (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 3 – 7

Thistledown Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:25 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $25.6k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 RECKLESS L J (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 78 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #1 PLAY BALL (6-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 MCGRAW (7-2): Worth a look. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 COWTOWN BOSS (9-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 3 – 6

Thistledown Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:57 PM ET; Allowance $29.7k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 BEN DIESEL (4-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Top jock on the circuit with Rivera.
• #3 MIDNIGHT MAJESTY (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #8 MIGHTY LES (8-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 WITHOUT OBJECTION (7-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 8 – 4

Thistledown Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:29 PM ET; Allowance $28k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #10 HONORABLE WOMAN (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may setup for this runner. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #1 MY SUZIE Q (4-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #3 PARDY PLEASER (7-2): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #7 FOUR BLESSINGS (12-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 1 – 3 – 7

Thistledown Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:01 PM ET; Daniel Stearns Cleveland Gold Cup Stakes $75k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 DIAL DIRECT (2-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1Y SPELLCAST (6-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1X SHADOWY (6-5): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Likely in the mix early.
• #2 SCRIMPER (8-1): Major Player. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Rivera.

Selections: 4 – 1Y – 1X – 2

Thistledown Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:32 PM ET; Dr. T.F. Classen Memorial Stakes $75k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #1X LEMON MOUSSE (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #6 KICHI KITSU (3-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #1 NEAR PERFECT (5-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #7 QUEENOFTHEBUCKEYE (7-2): Fringe Contender. Debuting here, this mare is at short odds. Potential for talent. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 1X – 6 – 1 – 7

Thistledown Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:03 PM ET; George Lewis Memorial Stakes $75k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #1 EXCITEMENT (2-1): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 THAT’S THE WAY (8-1): Fringe Contender. Running well of late. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #3 MISTER MOBIL (5-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #10 MANGA MAN (10-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 3 – 10

Thistledown Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 5:40 PM ET; Lady Jacqueline Stakes $250k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #6 MISTY VEIL (3-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #5 MUSICAL MISCHIEF (5-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #7 CORNINGSTONE (7-2): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.
• #10 RED HOT LASS (15-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 7 – 10

Thistledown Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 6:30 PM ET; Ohio Derby $500k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #8 CATCHING FREEDOM (9-5): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet the best bet of the card with industry leading rebates at BetOnline.
• #5 UNCLE HEAVY (6-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Can run with these.
• #10 MUGATU (12-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #4 COPPER TAX (7-2): Contender. Debuting here, this colt is at short odds. Potential for talent. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 10 – 4

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