Free Picks For Saratoga - 8/18/21

Race 1 on Wednesday at Saratoga is the 2 ⅜ mile Jonathan Sheppard Handicap Hurdle for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $150,000 in field of 8. 3 Baltimore Bucko has two victories in hurdle races, was a winner when last out in July and on these terms is the leading contender today. 4 French Light has two victories in hurdle races, was second when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 6 The Mean Queen has three victories in hurdle races, was well back last time out in July but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 3 Baltimore Bucko to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 2 at Saratoga on Wednesday is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 6. 2 Cantrell Hill has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Create Again has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in July and holds solid claims today. 6 Free Enterprise has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is the one to beat. 6 Free Enterprise to win, Exacta 6-5

Race 3 on Wednesday at Saratoga is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $80,000 and field of 9. 4 Morning Matcha is the half-sister of Mighty Quinn, has placed in each of 2 starts, was third when last out in July and holds strong claims today 7 Call Sign Charlie is the half-sister of Gray’s Image, workouts have been strong leading up to this debut and finishes amongst the leaders. 9 Monshun is the half-sister of Not Fake News, debuts today at this venue and on connections merits consideration. 4 Morning Matcha to win, Exacta 4-9

Race 4 at Saratoga on Wednesday is a 1-mile and ⅛ claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 6. 1 Universal Payday has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last out in July but returns to a more suitable distance today. 4 Villainous has four victories at 1 mile, was third when last seen in July, and is a leading contender today. 5 Kumar has six victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Kumar to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 5 on Wednesday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 8. 2 Shine Is the half-sister of Warrior In Chief, debuts from this venue today and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 3 Diamond Hands is the half-sister of Bibby, had a $425,000 price tag, and on connections merits serious consideration today. 8 Vagaries is the half-sister of Katchy Lady, debuts today at this venue has one of the best in the business in the saddle, and on these terms is hard to deny today. 8 Vagaries to win, Exacta 8-3

Race 6 at Saratoga on Wednesday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 3 year olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 1 Sand And Sea has placed in one of three starts, was second when last out in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Let Them Eat Cake has placed three times in nine outings, was second when last seen in July and holds strong claims today. 7 Crowding Out is the half-sister of Prideful Flight, was third while debuting in May and a duplicate performance should be more than enough today. 7 Crowding Out to win, Exacta 7-4

Race 7 on Wednesday at Saratoga is a 6 ½ furlong starter allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 8. 2 Raffinity was a winner when last out in July, debuts from a new stable today and finishes with the lead group. 3 Cadeau De Paix has four victories at six furlongs, was second when last seen in July and merits serious consideration today. 6 Air Cavalry has a victory at six furlongs, was second last time out in July, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is the one to beat. 6 Air Cavalry to win, Exacta 6-2

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Race 8 Wednesday at Saratoga is a 1-mile claiming for 3-year olds and up with a purse of $66,000 and field of 11. 7 Attentive has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in June, and plays a prominent role today. 9 Soulmate has three victories at 1 mile, was second when last seen in June and must be at or near the top of all shortlists today. 10 Hieroglyphics has 8 victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in May, and finishes amongst the top two today. 9 Soulmate to win, Exacta 9-10

Race 9 at Saratoga on Wednesday is the 5 ½ furlong Bolton Landing Stakes for 2 year olds with a purse of $120,000 and field of 12. 5 Poppy Flower was a winner when last out in June, jockey booking is a big plus and holds solid claims today. 8 Fulminate is the half-sister of Odalea, was a winner when last seen in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 9 Chi Town Lady is the half-sister of Gio’s Lil Angel, was a winner last time out in April, and against this class is difficult to deny today. 9 Chi Town Lady to win, Exacta 9-8

The tenth and final race on Wednesday at Saratoga is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 9. 1 Clear Humor has placed in one of two starts, was second when last seen in July and holds solid claims today. 2 D’Vinicris has not placed in any of three starts, was well back when last out in July but returns to a more suitable distance today. 3 Multiple Expansion is the half-brother of Oh So Regal, was sixth while debuting in April, but a drop in grade is the difference-maker today. 3 Multiple Expansion to win, Exacta 3-1