Free Picks For Saratoga - 8/27/21

Free Picks For Saratoga - 8/27/21

Race 1 at Saratoga on Friday is a 5 1/2 Furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $85,000 and field of 11. 4 Surprise Boss has placed in two of four starts, was 3rd when last out in early August and has one of the best in the business on board. 7 HezAStoneColdFox debuts from this venue today, jockey booking is a plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 8 Miracle Nicky is the half-brother of Diamond N Simon, debuts at this venue today and on connections merits serious consideration. 4 Surprise Boss to win, Exacta 4-8

Race 2 on Friday at Saratoga is the 6 1/2 furlong Seeking The Ante Stakes for 2 year olds with a purse of $200,000 and field of 6. 1 Miss Alacrity is the half-sister of Jenda’s Agenda, has two victories at five furlongs, was a winner when last out in early August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 2 Laoban’s Legacy is the half-sister of Saratoga Promise, was a winner when last seen in July and has one of the best in the business on board. 3 November Rein was a winner last time out in July, has a top-rated jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders. 1 Miss Alacrity to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 3 at Saratoga on Friday is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $85,000 and field of 9. 2 Umbria has placed in one of 2 starts, was third when last out in early August and plays a prominent part today. 4 Sandro The Great has placed in two of six outings, was second when last seen earlier in August and holds solid claims today. 7 Barrage has placed in 2 of 3 starts, was fifth last time out in July but against this group must be respected by the rest. 2 Umbria to win, Exacta 2-7

Race 4 on Friday at Saratoga is the 6 1/2 furlong Funny Cide Stakes for 2-year-olds with a purse of $200,000 and field of 8. 1 Senbei is the half-brother of Filibustin, was a winner when last out in July and merits serious consideration today. 5 Montebello is the half-brother of Rachel’s Blue Moon, was a winner when last seen in early August, and looks for a second straight trip to the winner’s circle today. 8 Daufuskie Island is the half-brother of Rose of Sicily, was a winner last time out in early August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Montebello to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 5 at Saratoga on Friday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $85,000 and field of 12. 2 Sinfully Sweet is the half-sister of Bold Shot, had a price tag of $320,000, leaves from a well respected stable and has one of the best in the business on board. 3 No Payne has placed in two of six outings was 4th when last seen earlier in August and finishes amongst the leaders. 7 Caumsett has placed four times in seven starts, was third last time out in early August and holds solid claims today. 2 Sinfully Sweet to win, Exacta 2-7

Race 6 on Friday at Saratoga is a 7-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 10. 5 My Girl Annie has 10 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July and is a leading contender today. 7 I’m Fine has a victory at seven furlongs, was second when last seen in March and holds solid claims today. 8 Bustin Bay has two victories at seven furlongs, was third last time out in early August and must be respected by the rest. 5 My Girl Annie to win, Exacta 5-7

Race 7 at Saratoga on Friday is the 1 mile and â…› Fleet Indian Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $200,000 and field of 9. 3 ByHubbyHelloMoney has a victory at six furlongs, was third when last out in early August and holds solid claims today. 8 Coffee Bar has a victory at 1 mile, was 2nd when last seen in early August and on these terms is hard to deny today. 9 Make Mischief has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back last time out in early August but a drop in grade is a big plus today. 8 Coffee Bar to win, Exacta 8-9

Race 8 on Friday at Saratoga is the 1 mile and 1/16 West Point Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $150,000 and field of 8. 1 Therapist has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last out in July but a drop in class is a big help today. 2 Rinaldi has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in July and a duplicate performance should be enough today. 3 Graded On A Curve has four victories at 1 was a winner last time out in November of 2020 and must be given consideration. 2 Rinaldi to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 9 at Saratoga on Friday is the 1 mile and â…› Albany Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $250,000 and field of 9. 1 It’s A Gamble has 3 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last out in July but returns to a more suitable distance today. 2 AmericanRevolution has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in July and on these terms is the one to beat. 5 Bobby Bo was a winner last time out in early August, has a talented jockey in the saddle and merits serious consideration. 2 AmericanRevolution to win, Exacta 2-5

Race 10 on Friday at Saratoga is the 1 mile and 1/16 Yaddo Handicap for three year olds and up with a purse of $150,000 and field of 10. 3 MyHartBlongsToDady has five victories at 1 mile, was well back when last out in June but amongst this group is the one the rest must catch. 6 Chocolate Cookie has two victories at 1 mile, was second when last seen in early August and has one of the best in the business on board. 7 Mike’s Girl has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and holds solid claims today. 3 MyHartBlongsToDady to win, Exacta 3-7

The 11th and final race at Saratoga on Friday is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 16. 1 Eight Weeks Long has placed in one of 10 starts, was third when last out in July, and merits the respect of the rest today. 5 Tackle has placed three times in four starts, was second when last seen in November of 2020, and must be given consideration following a long layoff. 8 Fast Gordon has placed three times in six starts, was second last time out in July, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle, and on these terms is the one to beat. 8 Fast Gordon to win, Exacta 8-5

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