Free Picks For Saratoga - 8/11/21

Race 1 at Saratoga on Wednesday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 8. 2 Java Buzz debuts from this venue today, workouts have been strong of late, and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 5 Castle Leoch is the half-brother of Kielbasa, was second when last seen in May and on connections merits serious consideration today. 6 Munny Bolt is the half-brother of Geleta, jockey booking is a big plus and must be respected by the rest. 5 Castle Leoch to win, Exacta 5-6

Race 2 at Saratoga on Wednesday is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $32,000 and field of 8. 1 Extra Effort has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last out in July and has one of the best in the business on board. 4 Flower’s Fortune has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 Bustin Bay has two victories at seven furlongs was a winner last time out in July, and finishes amongst the lead group today. 1 Extra Effort to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 3 at Saratoga on Wednesday is the 1 mile and ⅛ Evan Shipman Handicap for three year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 5. 2 Mr. Buff has 18 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last out in May, and finishes amongst the top three today. 3 Sea Foam has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 4 Three Jokers has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and plays a prominent role today. 3 Sea Foam to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 4 on Wednesday at Saratoga is a 5 1/2 furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $105,000 and field of 8. 1 Richies Great Girl has seven victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last out in July and looks for a fifth straight trip to the winner’s circle today. 2 Tass has three victories in races of up to 1 mile and 3 furlongs, was 4th when last seen and July and a drop in grade is a big plus today. 6 Secure Connection has three victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was third last time out in July and returns to a more suitable distance today. 1 Richies Great Girl to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 5 at Saratoga on Wednesday is a 1-mile and ⅛ Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $85,000 and field of 7. 3 Kaden is the half-brother of Yangtze River, had a price tag of $120,000, debuts at this venue today, and finishes in the mix. 4 Blitz To Win has placed in 2 of five outings, was 4th when last seen and an increase in difference should be a big plus today. 5 My Brother Neil has placed three times in six starts, was fifth last time out in July but against this class is the one the rest must catch. 5 My Brother Neil to win, Exacta 5-3

Race 6 on Wednesday at Saratoga is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 8. 2 Shining Colors has placed five times in seven starts, was second when last out in July, and holds solid claims today. 3 Ms PenelopePitStop is the half-sister of Honor Mission, was fourth while debuting in June and plays a prominent role today. 4 Starship Dreams is the half-sister of Such Great Heights, was third last time out while debuting in July and plays a prominent role today. 2 Shining Colors to win, Exacta 2-4

Race 7 at Saratoga on Wednesday is a 1-mile and ⅛ allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 12. 10 Jordan’s Leo has a victory at six furlongs, was third when last out in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 11 Town Avenger has a victory at 5 for Longs, was fourth when last seen in June and on a dropping grade is the one to beat today. 12 Alydiva has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in June, and must be on all shortlists today. 11 Town Avenger to win, Exacta 11-12

Race 8 on Wednesday at Saratoga is a 7-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $95,000 and field of 7. 2 Betsy Blue has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in July and has one of the best in the business on board. 4 Trinni Luck has two victories at six furlongs was a winner when last seen in July and merits the respect of the other today. 6 Honey Money has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in July and finishes amongst the first to today. 2 Betsy Blue to win, Exacta 2-6

Race 9 at Saratoga on Wednesday is the 5 1/2 furlong Mahony Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $120,000 and field of 9. 1 Into The Sunrise has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last out in July and looks to complete a hat-trick today. 4 Jaxon Traveler has four victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was third when last seen in July and must be on all shortlists today. 7 Momos has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was second last time out in July and finishes amongst the lead group today. 1 Into The Sunrise to win, Exacta 1-4

The tenth and final race on Wednesday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 12. 4 Clever Fellow has placed five times in six starts, was second when last out in July and on consistency must be taken into consideration. 8 Ghostmon has placed three times in five outings, was second when last seen in June, and on these terms and against this group is the one to beat. 10 Viking Zim has placed in 2 of five starts, was 4th last time out in July, and has a highly talented jockey onboard. 4 Ghostmon to win, Exacta 8-4