Free Colonial Downs Picks, Tips & Predictions

Expert Colonial Downs picks and tips for every card. Colonial Downs runs on turf and dirt, with about 71% of races on the turf, racing from 5 fur to 2 1/4 mi, with fields averaging 9.9 starters. Every card's first race is free, the second is free with an account, and the full card is for subscribers — 49 Colonial Downs sheets published so far.

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Latest Colonial Downs Free Picks

Colonial Downs hasn't raced since September 7, 2026. We publish free picks for every Colonial Downs card — below are the picks from that last card.

Top pick in each free race, September 7, 2026

  1. Race 13Flamenco StarML 3/1

Race 2 is free with an account, and the other 9 races are for members.

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About the Colonial Downs Racing Surface

Surfaces
Turf and Dirt
Distance range
5 fur to 2 1/4 mi
Typical field
9.9 starters
Typical card
9.4 races

Most common race conditions at Colonial Downs: Claiming, Maiden Special Weight, Maiden Claiming, Allowance.

Measured across the last 24 Colonial Downs cards we have handicapped.

Colonial Downs Results & Payouts

The latest winners and $2 win payouts. Every Colonial Downs result

Colonial Downs winners, September 4, 2026

RaceWinner$2 Win
12Skepticism$4.20
23Coast Highway$8.60
34X G Man$9.60
42Horsing Around$3.00
51Storm West$10.60
610Bruno$6.20
72Clearly Sophia$5.40
813Andolin$38.20
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Recent Colonial Downs Race Sheets

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Recent Colonial Downs Results & Payouts

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Colonial Downs Picks — Common Questions

Is there a free Colonial Downs card?

Yes. The first race on every Colonial Downs race sheet is free, with full analysis and no account required. A free account opens the second race too, and every race on the days Colonial Downs is our Track of the Day. The rest of the card is part of a TrackWiz subscription.

Where can I get free Colonial Downs tips?

On this page and each Colonial Downs race sheet. Every sheet gives our top three picks in each race, from TrackWiz ratings and race sims, with the reasoning behind them. Race 1 is free with no account.

What surface does Colonial Downs race on?

Colonial Downs cards run on turf and dirt. Across the last 24 cards, roughly 71% of races were on the turf.

How many races are on a typical Colonial Downs card?

Colonial Downs cards average 9.4 races, with fields of about 9.9 starters. Distances run from 5 fur to 2 1/4 mi.

When are Colonial Downs picks published?

Colonial Downs picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 49 Colonial Downs sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.