Colonial Downs Picks- 2024 Virginia Derby

The racing action from Colonial Downs on Saturday features the New Kent County Virginia Derby. @HandicappingT3 has all the 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 $45k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #11 THUNDER BERN (15-1): Longshot play of the day. Looks good based on the 69 speed rating, which is among the top in the group. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #1 NANCY MARY (8-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
• #4 SLANDEROUS (7-2): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #2 HUIXTLA (3-1): Contender. Should still have enough in reserves if there in the final furlong. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 11 – 1 – 4 – 2

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:30 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $70k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #2 KING COVEE (3-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 JETAROS (2-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
• #4 SILVER FRONT (20-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.
• #6 HORSEPOWER (4-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 4 – 6

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:00 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $90k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 SWIFTSURE (9-2): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #6 LOVE THE NEST (9-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Good race flow for this runner.
• #5 ARDEN’SLUCKYTOBE (15-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #1 PATRIOT SPIRIT (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 5 – 1

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:30 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #3 EXTRAORDINARY ONE (20-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
• #1 NEW PLEX (30-1): Major Player. Likely to take a step forward. Productive recent form.
• #11 GRAND LIAM (30-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently.
• #5 NATIONAL LAW (3-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 11 – 5

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:05 PM ET; Colonial Cup Stakes $150k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 WEBSLINGER (4-5): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 L’IMPERATOR (12-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 TRULY QUALITY (5-2): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 MCLOVIN (9-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Curtis.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 2 – 6

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Exacta Systems Rosie’s Stakes $125k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #11 OUT ON BAIL (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #10 PAY THE JUICE (6-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #3 GOVERNOR SAM (5-2): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 I’M OTTER HERE (10-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 11 – 10 – 3 – 2

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:20 PM ET; Kitten’s Joy Stakes $125k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #11 READY FOR PEACE (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #9 TREVAGGIO (8-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #1 ARISTOTLE (8-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
• #6 MEISTERSINGER (12-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 11 – 9 – 1 – 6

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:55 PM ET; Da Hoss Stakes $150k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #9 DREAM SHAKE (7-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Top jock on the circuit with Curtis.
• #8 NOTHING BETTER (4-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #13 DETERMINED KINGDOM (8-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #6 MAYA PRINCE (20-1): Fringe Contender. Trombetta is the leading trainer in the standings. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 8 – 13 – 6

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:40 PM ET; Virginia Oaks $250k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #11 KALISPERA (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 AWESOME CZECH (10-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 DEEP SATIN (5-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. May be able to find the right setup.
• #1 STYLE POINTS (8-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 11 – 6 – 7 – 1

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:15 PM ET; New Kent County Virginia Derby $500k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #3 DETERMINISTIC (3-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #11 FULMINEO (15-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #7 DESVIO (8-1): Contender. Goes out for the combination of Curtis and Meyers. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #1 HERCHEE (5-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 3 – 11 – 7 – 1

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:52 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 TALES TO TELL (5-2): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Stidham. Top jock on the circuit with Curtis.
• #5 CITY MINUTE (10-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 MORNING MIRACLE (9-5): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #2 UNCAPTURED DOVE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 3 – 2

Colonial Downs Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 7:20 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $70k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #5 MRS. ASTOR (8-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Solid closing kick.
• #7 SLEEPWALKER (10-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 TURF ROCKET (5-1): Contender. Trainer Trombetta is having a lot of success this meeting. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #6 MISS DELICIOUS (12-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 2 – 6

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