Free Picks for Saratoga - 8/21/21

Saratoga Predictions, 8/21/21

Race 1 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 8. 3 Gilded Age cost $600,000, has a highly rated pedigree and workouts have been strong leading up to this debut. 5 Judge Davis is the half-brother of Souper Munnings, has displayed much promise during workouts and jockey selection is a big plus. 8 Raymond is the half-brother of Cambria, had a price tag of $1 million, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is the one to beat. 8 Raymond to win, Exacta 8-5

Race 2 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 7 furlong allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $103,000 and field of 5. 2 Zainalarab has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last out in April and is the leading contender today. 4 Portilla has a victory at six furlongs, was well back when last seen in July but cannot be overlooked today. 5 Dial Me Up has two victories at six furlongs, was third last time out in March and with a late lead will be hard to catch. 5 Dail Me Up to win, Exacta 5-2

Race 3 at Saratoga on Saturday is the Smart N Fancy Stakes for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $120,000 and field of 5. 1 Robin Sparkles has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in July and holds solid claims today. 2 Lead Guitar has six victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was well back earlier in August but on previous form must be respected. 5 Pacific Gale has five victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was fifth last time out in July but returns to a more suitable distance and is the one to beat. 5 Pacific Gale to win, Exacta 5-2

Race 4 on Saturday at Saratoga is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $42,000 and field of 11. 3 TellAPerfectTale has placed in two of four starts, was sixth when last out in April but a drop in class is the difference maker today. 6 Sassy Belle has not placed in either of two starts, was sixth when last seen in July but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 7 Know It All Red has placed three times in nine starts, was second last time out in July and plays a prominent part today. 3 TellAPerfectTale to win, Exacta 3-7

Race 5 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 1-mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $95,000 and field of 9. 1 Regal Speaker has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in June and holds solid claims today. 4 Ghost Giant has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last seen in July and finishes amongst the first three today. 5 Matty’s Express has 4 victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and looks for a second consecutive visit to the winner’s circle today. 5 Matty’s Express to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 6 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 5 1/2 furlong allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $95,000 and field of 11. 2 Kinky Sox has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th when last out in July and finishes amongst the lead group today. 4 Silky Blue has two victories at seven furlongs, was sixth when last seen in June but on previous form merits consideration today. 8 Kokopelli has two victories at six furlongs, was third last time out in July, returns to a more suitable distance and on these terms is the one to beat .8 Kokopelli to win, Exacta 8-4

Race 7 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 2 My Prankster is the half-brother of He’s Super Lucky, had a $600,000 price tag and on connections merits serious consideration. 3 Triumphant Road is the half-brother of Curlin’s Fox, had a $475,000 price tag and must be on all shortlists today. 8 Reserve Currency is the half-brother of Nomo D’Oro, workouts have been strong leading up to this debut and has one of the best in the business on board. 2 My Prankster to win, Exacta 2-8

Race 8 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 7 furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 10. 3 Vulcan has victories at both five and six furlongs, was well back when last out in June but faces an easier task today. 5 Charlie Five O has two victories at 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in May and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Striking Speed has victories at both six furlongs and 1 mile, was well off the pace last time out in July but on previous form cannot be overlooked today. 5 Charlie Five O to win, Exacta 5-3

Race 9 on Saturday at Saratoga is the 1 mile and 1/16 Lake Placid Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $200,000 and field of 6. 2 Technical Analysis has three victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July and plays a prominent role today. 4 Runaway Rumour has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th when last seen in July but faces a far easier task today. 6 Spanish LoveAffair has two victories at 1 mile, was well back last time out in July but cannot be overlooked to today. 4 Runaway Rumour to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 10 at Saratoga on Saturday is the 1 mile and ¼ Alabama Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $600,000 and field of 7. 4 Maracuja has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July and looks for a second consecutive trip to the winner’s circle today. 6 Malathaat has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Army Wife has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and finishes amongst the lead group today. 6 Malathaat to win, Exacta 6-4

The 11th and final race on Saturday at Saratoga is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 12. 1 Gauff is the half-sister of Hadman, morning workouts have been very strong leading up to this debut and must be given consideration. 4 Split Then Double has placed three times in 4 outings, was third when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 6 Ingress was fourth while debuting last month, jockey booking is a big plus and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Split Then Double to win, Exacta 4-1