Written by Kevin V.
Race 1 at Saratoga on Monday is a 7 furlong Maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 7. 3 Mun Luv has placed five times in 10 starts, was fifth when last out in August, and holds solid claims today. 4 I’m Perfect Too was second when last seen in August, jockey selection is a plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 7 Someday Maybe debuts from this venue today, workouts have been strong of late and must be respected by the others. 3 Mun Luv to win, Exacta 3-4
Race 2 on Monday at Saratoga is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $85,000 and field of 8. 2 Chiara debuts at this venue today, workouts have been very fast of late, and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 3 The Honorable Ruth was second while debuting last month, jockey selection is a plus and must be respected. 6 Caragate was 3rd while debuting last month, arrives here in excellent form and on these terms and against this class is hard to deny today. 6 Caragate to win, Exacta 6-3
Race 3 at Saratoga on Monday is the 1 mile and 1/16 Bernard Baruch Handicap for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 5. 1 Tell Your Daddy has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in August and holds solid claims today. 2 En Wye Cee has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last seen in August, and is a top contender today. 3 L’Imperator has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in August and plays a prominent role today. 2 En Wye Cee to win, Exacta 2-3
Race 4 on Monday at Saratoga is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $48,000 and field of 7. 4 Extra Effort has victories in both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner when last out in August and has one of the best in the business on board. 6 Frills has five victories at six furlongs, was second when last seen in August and merits serious consideration today. 7 Sweet Mia has three victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was second last time out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Sweet Mia to win, Exacta 7-4
Race 5 at Saratoga on Monday is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 8. 4 Abaan has placed three times in five starts, was second when last out in August and cannot be overlooked today. 6 Realm Of Law has placed in each of four starts, was 3rd when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 8 American Law has placed four times in five starts, was second last time out in July and on these terms and against this group is the one the rest must catch. 8 American Law to win, Exacta 8-6
Race 6 on Monday at Saratoga is a 1 mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $52,000 and field of 16. 7 Princess Pinky has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last out in June and holds solid claims today. 10 A Thing Of Beauty has a victory at 1 mile and 1 furlong, was well back when last seen in July but cannot be overlooked today. 11 Perhaps Tonight has a victory at 1 mile, was 4th last time out in July and plays a prominent role today. 7 Princess Pinky to win, Exacta 7-11
Race 7 at Saratoga on Monday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 11. 2 CommandPerformance is the half-brother of Asilmottamrich has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and must be on all shortlists today. 3 Matt Doyle is the half-brother of Not Again Jackie, jockey selection is a plus and on connections must be given consideration. 4 Don’t Wait Up was second while debuting last month arrives here in excellent form and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 4 Don’t Wait Up to win, Exacta 4-2
Race 8 on Monday 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 10. 2 Consumer Spending was second while debuting last month, has a talented jockey on board and must be respected. 3 Dancin Dee was 4th while debuting at this venue last month, jockey booking is a big advantage and finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 Silvery Rill was second in debut last month, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle, and must be given consideration today. 2 Consumer Spending to win, Exacta 2-7
Race 9 on Monday at Saratoga is a 6 ½ furlong allowance optional claiming for 3 year olds and up with a purse of $95,000 and field of 9. 2 Miss Jimmy has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in February and returning from a long layoff is a leading contender today. 3 Rossa Veloce has 3 victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in August and looks for a second consecutive victory today. 6 Awesome Debate has eight victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in August and merits the respect of the rest. 3 Rossa Veloce to win, Exacta 3-2
Race 10 at Saratoga on Monday is the seven-furlong Hopeful Stakes for 2-year-olds with a purse of $300,000 and field of 11. 2 Defend was a winner when last out in August, jockey selection is a big advantage and holds solid claims today. 6 Wit is the half-brother of Barkley, was a winner when last seen in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 HIgh Oak is the half-brother of Afternoon Wedding, was a winner last time out in August and plays a prominent role today. 6 Wit to win, Exacta 6-8
Race 11 at Saratoga on Monday is a one-mile allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $103,000 and field of 16. 2 King Cause has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in August of 2020 and has a highly successful jockey in the saddle. 5 Johnny Sack has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last seen in August and holds solid claims today. 7 La Hara has two victories at 1 mile, was second last time out in April and plays a prominent role today. 2 King Cause to win, Exacta 2-5
The 12th and final race at Saratoga on Monday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 16. 4 Stella Mars has placed four times in eight starts, was second when last out in July and finishes as part of the lead group today. 5 Norman Queen is the half-sister of Song For The Soul, jockey selection is a big plus and on debut must be given consideration. 6 New York Supreme has placed four times in nine starts, was second last time out in August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Norman Queen to win, Exacta 5-4