
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks March 13, 2026
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!

The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!

We provide full-card picks and analysis for this afternoon’s races at Laurel Park.

Lonesome Road, impressive in two wins since switched to dirt, gets his sternest test in Friday’s Colonial Downs feature.

Second wagering choice Digital Ops loved the snow en route to an easy win in Colonial Downs’s opening day feature, the Golden Horseshoe.

Undefeated in two starts this year, last-out General George winner Point Dume is likely headed to the Grade 2 Carter for his next start, his trainer said.

Dazzling Dame has lived up to her name so far in her young career and gets a big test in Saturday’s $250,000 Virginia Oaks.

The Virginia Racing Commission added two members at its meeting this week and approved racing licenses, among other business.

The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!

The newest Maryland Racing Today podcast features news from last week’s horse racing action, plus handicapping the week ahead and more.

Charles Town trainer Wade Sanderson won three times in a week to end February and has high hopes for the spring and summer.

This week’s Maryland Racing Today podcast features jockey agent John DiNatale, plus our top five 3-year-old fillies at Laurel and more!

Fasig-Tipton’s fall yearling sale in Timonium will get a revamp, the company announced, with a focus on regional breeding and racing.
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