Free Picks For Saratoga - 8/28/21

Race 1 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 11. 7 Doctor Davis is the half-brother of Gerri B, was well back when last out in July but cannot be overlooked today. 8 Speaking Scout is the half-brother of Voila Baby, was second while debuting last month and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 10 Sweeping Giant was second while debuting last month, jockey selection is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 8 Speaking Scout, Exacta 8-10

Race 2 on Saturday at Saratoga is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 7. 1 Back To Normal was second while debuting last month has one of the best in the business on board and an additional furlong could make the difference today. 4 Hoist The Gold is the half-brother of Mucho Macho Momma, was 4th while debuting last month and plays a part at the wire today. 7 Steinbeck had a price tag of $650,000, workouts have been good leading up to this debut and finishes amongst the first 3. 1 Back To Normal to win, Exacta 1-7

Race 3 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $103,000 and field of 8. 2 Vividly has a victory at seven furlongs, was fifth when last out in June but must be taken into consideration today. 3 Golden Plume is the sister of Idaho Tornado, was a winner when last seen in January and looks for a second consecutive trip to the winner’s circle today. 8 Love And Thunder has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in July and must be on all shortlists today. 3 Golden Plume to win, Exacta 3-8

Race 4 at Saratoga on Saturday is the 1 mile and 1/16 Ballston Spa Stakes for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $400,000 and field of 6. 3 Viadera has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th when last out in early August and plays a prominent role today. 4 New York Girl has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was 4th when last seen in early August and finishes amongst the leaders. 5 Platinum Paynter has five victories at 1 mile, was second last time out in early August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Platinum Paynter to win, Exacta 5-3

Race 5 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $85,000 and field of 9. 2 Something Majestic debuts from this venue today, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 4 Whittington Park is the half-brother of Steam Engine, was 3rd while debuting earlier in August and plays a part at the wire today. 6 Brady’s Legacy is the half-brother of Keep Waiting, jockey selection is a plus and finishes in the mix. 4 Whittington Park to win, Exacta 4-6

Race 6 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 5 1/2 furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $103,000 and a field of 12. 3 Gins And Tins has three victories at 5 furlongs, was second when last out earlier in August and on these terms must be given serious consideration. 8 Mamba On Three has three victories at 5 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in July and amongst this group is the one to beat. 9 Shiraz has five victories in races of up to seven furlongs was a winner last time out in late July and finishes amongst the first three today. 8 Mamba On Three, Exacta 8-9

Race 7 on Saturday at Saratoga is the seven-furlong Ketel One Ballerina Handicap for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $500,000 and field of 7. 1 Gamine has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July and looks for a fifth straight victory today. 6 Estilo Talentoso has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 7 Ce Ce has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and must be given serious consideration. 1 Gamine to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 8 at Saratoga on Saturday is the seven-furlong Forego Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $600,000 and field of 8. 1 Mischevious Alex has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last out in July but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 3 Lexitonian has five victories in races of up to seven furlongs was a winner when last seen in July and holds the leading credentials today. 7 Yaupon has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in July and plays a prominent role today. 3 Lexitonian to win, Exacta 3-7

Race 9 at Saratoga on Saturday is the seven-furlong H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $500,000 and field of 6. 2 Jackie’s Warrior has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in early August and holds the leading claims today. 4 Following Sea has two victories at six furlongs, was third when last seen in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 6 Life Is Good has three victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in March, has yet to be defeated and looks for a fourth consecutive win today. 6 Life Is Good to win, Exacta 6-2

Race 10 on Saturday at Saratoga is the 1 mile and ⅛ Personal Ensign Stakes for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $600,000 and field of 9. 4 Swiss Skydiver has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th when last out in early August and must be given consideration today 6 Letruska has nine victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in June and has one of the best in the business on board. 9 Graceful Princess has 3 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 9 Graceful Princess to win, Exacta 9-6

Race 11 on Saturday at Saratoga is the 1 ½ mile Resorts World Casino Sword Dancer Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $750,000 and field of 7. 1 Tribhuvan has five victories in races of up to 1 mile and three furlongs was a winner when last out in July and as a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 2 Gufo has six victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 6 Japan has seven victories and races of up to 1 mile and five furlongs, was a winner last time out in July and on these terms is the one to beat today. 6 Japan to win, Exacta 6-2

Race 12 on Saturday at Saratoga is the 1 mile and ¼ Runhappy Travers Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $1.25 million and a field of 7. 1 Midnight Bourbon has two victories at 1 mile, lost its rider last time out after clipping its heels, but on previous form merits serious consideration. 2 Essential Quality has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in July and plays a prominent part today. 5 Miles D has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in July and jockey selection is a big plus. 2 Essential Quality to win, Exacta 2-1

The 13th and final race on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden Claiming for 3-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 16. 1 Dancing Firefly has placed in one of two starts, was well back when last out in July but amongst this group is the one to beat. 5 Tales Of Makenna was fifth while debuting last month, jockey selection is a plus and must be given consideration. 10 Home For Christmas has placed in one of 4 starts, was third last time out in July, and finishes with the lead group today. 1 Dancing Firefly to win, Exacta 1-5