Free Picks For Saratoga - 7/28/21

Race 1 on Wednesday at Saratoga is the 2 mile and 1/16 Jonathan Kiser Novice Stakes hurdle for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $75,000 and field of 7. 3 A Silent Player was a winner when last out in November of 2020, debuts with a new stable today and must be respected. 6 The Mean Queen has three hurdle victories of up to 3 miles, was a winner when last seen in a hurdle race, and is the leading contender today. 7 The Happy Giant has two victories in hurdle races of 2 miles, was a winner when last out in July and holds the best claims today. 7 The Happy Giant to win, Exacta 7-6

Race 2 at Saratoga on Wednesday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $66,000 and field of 6. 1 Fox Red has six victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was second when last out in June and merits consideration today. 2 Yodel E A Who has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th when last seen in early July and drops a grade today. 4 Rocking The Boat has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in June and has a highly rated jockey in the saddle. 2 Yodel E A Who to win, Exacta 2-4

Race 3 at Saratoga on Wednesday is the 1 mile New York Stallion Series Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $150,000 and field of 9. 4 Ocala Dream has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner last time out in June and finishes with the lead group today. 6 Step Dancer has two victories at 1 mile, was 2nd when last seen in June and plays a prominent role today. 8 Barrage has placed in each of 2 starts, was third last time out in June, and cannot be overlooked today. 6 Step Dancer to win, Exacta 6-4

Race 4 on Wednesday at Saratoga is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 9. 2 Hollywood Gina has a victory at six furlongs, was well back when last out in June but cannot be overlooked today. 3 Alpine Queen was a winner when last seen in early July, jockey booking is a big plus and an increase in distance could make the difference today. 8 Scott Alaia was a winner last time out in June, has one of the best in the business in the saddle and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Scott Alaia to win, Exacta 8-3

Race 5 at Saratoga on Wednesday is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $85,000 and field of 14. 1 Raw Courage was third when last out in early July, jockey booking is a big plus and finishes as part of the first two today. 4 Resilient Courage is the brother of Courageous Girl, was fifth when last seen in early July but an increase in distance could be the difference-maker today. 12 Boriman workouts leading up to debut have been strong, jockey selection is positive and finishes as part of the lead group today. 4 Resilient Courage to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 6 on Wednesday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and 1/8 Maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 1 I Am The Law has placed three times in five starts, was third when last out in early July, and on recent form must be taken into consideration. 2 Absolute Courage has placed in one of three starts, was second when last seen in June and looks to go one better today. 4 Vindictive is the half-brother of StopChargingMaria, was fifth while debuting last month but cannot be overlooked today. 2 Absolute Courage to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 7 on Wednesday at Saratoga is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $110,000 and field of 9. 5 Passing Out has three victories at 1 mile, was sixth when last out in September of 2020 but following a long layoff must be highly respected today. 6 TamaHere has three victories at 1 mile, was well off the pace when last seen in June but cannot be dismissed today. 9 Witez has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in June and on these terms is the one to beat today. 9 Witez to win, Exacta 9-5

Race 8 at Saratoga on Wednesday is a 5 1/2 furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $103,000 and field of 15. 4 Yes And Yes has victories at both 5 and 7 furlongs, was second when last out in early July and must be respected today. 10 UnitedAndResolute has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second when last seen in early July and finishes amongst the top two today. 13 Tuggle has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second last time out in June, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 13 Tuggle to win, Exacta 13-10

Race 9 on Wednesday at Saratoga is the six-furlong Honorable Miss Handicap for three year-olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 9. 1 Ain’t No Elmers has four victories in races of 6 furlongs, was a winner when last out in June and must be given serious consideration today. 2 Reagan’s Edge has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was third when last seen in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 9 Bell’s The One has 8 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in June and holds solid claims today. 1 Ain’t No Elmers to win, Exacta 1-9

The tenth and final race at Saratoga on Wednesday 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. 6 Prayer Book has placed in one of 6 starts, was fifth when last out in June but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 10 Bunker Hill has not placed in either of two starts, was well back when last seen in June but a drop in grade is a big plus today. 12 Flight To Paradise has placed four times in 7 starts, was second last time out in early July and plays a prominent role today. 10 Bunker Hill to win, Exacta 10-12