Free Pick for Saratoga - 8/20/21

Race 1 at Saratoga on Friday is a 1 mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $72,000 and field of 7. 3 Fingal has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July and jockey selection is a plus. 6 Subsidize has victories at both 6 and 7 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in June and merits serious consideration today. 7 Chao has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner last time out in May and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Chao to win, Exacta 7-6

Race 2 at Saratoga on Friday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $85,000 and field of 8. 1 Trinity Titoli is the half-sister of Princess Pinky, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms holds solid claims today. 6 Makin My Move is the half-sister of Gotta Go Mo, debuts at this venue today and on connections must be on all shortlists. 7 Bells On Her Toes is the half-sister of Barefoot Angel, workouts have been strong leading up to today's debut and finishes amongst the leaders. 1 Trinity Titoli to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 3 on Friday at Saratoga is a 5 ½ furlong allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $95,000 and field of 7. 1 Alphalfa has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was third when last out in July and on consistency merits consideration. 5 Scocciatore has 3 victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was well back when last seen in July but a drop in distance could be the difference-maker today. 6 ScuttleBuzz has three victories at six furlongs, was 3rd last time out in July and merits the respect of the rest today. 5 Scocciatore to win, Exacta 5-6

Race 4 on Friday at Saratoga is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 7. 1 Abdan has placed in two of seven starts, was fifth when last out in July but has one of the best in the business on board today. 3 My Cousin Rich has placed in one of three outings, was third when last seen in June and merits the respect of the others today. 8 Recidivist has placed in two of three starts, was second last time out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Recidivist to win, Exacta 8-1

Race 5 at Saratoga on Friday is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $85,000 and field of 10. 2 Resilient Courage is the brother of Courageous Girl, was 3rd when last out in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 6 Makart was sixth while debuting earlier in August, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes in the mix. 8 Achilles Heel is the half-brother of Chiqui The Gray, has placed in one of two starts, was second last time out in July and plays a prominent role today. 2 Resilient Courage to win, Exacta 2-8

Race 6 on Friday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and 3/16 allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $105,000 and field of 10. 2 Flighty Lady has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was fourth when last out in May but a drop in class should be the difference-maker today. 3 La DragonTea has two victories at 1 mile, was 4th when last out in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Capital Structure has two victories at 1 mile, was second last time out in April and amongst this class merits respect. 2 Flighty Lady to win, Exacta 2-4

Race 7 at Saratoga on Friday is a 1-mile and ⅛ claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 8. 1 Road To Success was a winner when last out in July, debuts from a new stable today and on these terms must be given serious consideration. 3 Lokoya Road has a victory at 1 mile, was fourth when last seen in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 6 Gimme Some Mo has a victory at 1 mile, was well back last time out in July but faces a much easier task today. 6 Gimme Some Mo to win, Exacta 6-1

Race 8 on Friday at Saratoga is a 7 furlong starter allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 10. 2 Likeable has a victory at 1 mile, was third when last out in early August and finishes in the mix. 4 Jake Rocks has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 9 Critical Threat was a winner last time out in 2020, has one of the best in the business in the saddle and on these terms is hard to deny today. 9 Critical Threat to win, Exacta 9-2

Race 9 at Saratoga on Friday is the 5 1/2 furlong Skidmore Stakes for 2-year-olds with a purse of $120,000 and field of 10. 1 Barone Cesco is the half-brother of Lucky Long, was a winner when last out in early August and must be on all shortlists today. 3 KaufyMaker is the half-sister of Zanno, was a winner when last seen in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 9 Overbore was a winner last time out in June, jockey selection is a big plus and must be taken into consideration. 3 KaufyMaker to win, Exacta 3-1

The tenth and final race on Friday at Saratoga is a 1 Mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 11. 1 Salino has not placed in any of 3 starts, was fifth when last out in June but cannot be overlooked today. 2 Little Nutter has placed four times in 12 outings, was second when last seen in July and holds solid claims today. 3 Gabby Squared has placed in 2 of five starts, was third last time out in June and has one of the best in the business on board. 2 Little Nutter to win, Exacta 2-3