Nick's Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 22, 2023 * The Racing Biz

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 22, 2023

The Biz
July 22, 2023

Nick’s Picks is back with Colonial Downs picks and analysis during the 2022 live meeting.

As he has done every year since Colonial Downs opened — all the way back in 1997 — Nick Hahn will share his picks and analysis, plus news and notes and opinions on the Colonial meet. There is no better guide to racing in New Kent than Nick Hahn!

This year’s Colonial Downs meet will feature some things that are new and some that are familiar. Familiar trainer faces include Colonial regulars Graham Motion, Karen Godsey, Kelsey Danner, Mike Tomlinson and Mike Trombetta, along with multiple leading trainer Michael Stidham.

On the jockey side, look for defending champion Jevian Toledo, who is looking forward to a busy summer in New Kent; Colonial’s all-time leading jockey Horacio Karamanos; Antonio Gallardo, a perennial top rider at Tampa Bay Downs in the winter months; Adam Beschizza; and Joe Rocco, Jr.

Nick’s Picks Play of the Day

When Ferris Allen’s Satisfied won with Special K aboard in Friday’s second race, my Play of the Day bank got restored through a $37.20 daily double. This one builds the bank. CALL IT—Race 1, $2 Daily Double 4,6 with 1,7 (Costs $8)