Free Picks For Saratoga - 8/12/21

Race 1 at Saratoga on Thursday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $85,000 and field of 9. 1 Aggregation is the half-brother of Noble Emotion, had a price tag of $270,000, jockey booking is a big plus and on these terms merits serious consideration. 2 GimmeDaMoney is the half-brother of Stone Hearted, was second while debuting last month, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is difficult to deny. 5 Juggler is the half-brother of Major League was third last time out in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 2 GimmeDaMoney to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 2 on Thursday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $66,000 and field of 7. 1 Flashing Red has 3 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in June and has one of the best in the business on board. 2 Five Alarm Robin has three 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. 7 Whimsical Muse has 4 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in June and merits serious consideration today. 2 Five Alarm Robin to win, Exacta 2-7

Race 3 at Saratoga on Thursday is the 1 mile and ⅛ Saratoga Dew Handicap for three year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 5. 2 Simply Ravishing has three victories at 1 mile, was well back when last out in April but face has a slightly easier task today. 3 Maiden Beauty has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in June and plays a prominent role today. 5 Mrs. Orb has seven 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. 5 Mrs. Orb to win, Exacta 5-2

Race 4 at Saratoga on Thursday is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $95,000 and field of 7. 1 Chocolate Cookie has two victories at 1 mile, was third when last out in July and plays a prominent role at the wire today. 4 Light In The Sky has victories at both 5 furlongs and 1 mile, was second when last seen in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Spungie has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and looks for a second consecutive trip to the winner’s circle today. 5 Spungie to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 5 on Thursday at Saratoga is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $85,000 and field of 10. 4 Surprise Boss has placed in one of three starts, was well back when last out in July but on the previous form must be respected. 6 Silver Samurai is the half-brother of Surprise Arrival, was second when last seen in July and must be at or near the top of all shortlists today. 9 Key Point is the half-brother of Caroline Lois, workouts have been promising leading up to this debut and on connections must be given serious consideration. 6 Silver Samurai to win, Exacta 6-9

Race 6 on Thursday at Saratoga is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for two year olds with a purse of $85,000 and field of 16. 7 Pimenova is the half-sister of Master Gunner cost $295,000, jockey booking is a big plus and on today’s debut merits serious consideration. 9 Adversity is the half-sister of Chestertown, cost $335,000, has displayed strong workouts this past week and has one of the best in the business on board. 12 CaptainsDaughter is the half-sister of Guaranteed, has placed in one of two starts, was fourth last time out in July but cannot be overlooked. 9 Adversity to win, Exacta 9-7

Race 7 at Saratoga on Thursday is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 12. 7 Malibu Luna has a victory at six furlongs, was sixth when last out in July but plays a prominent role today. 10 On A Tour has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in May but against this group is difficult to deny today. 11 Hey It’s Tati has a victory at 6 furlongs, was second last time out in June and on previous form must be respected. 10 On A Tour to win, Exacta 10-11

Race 8 Thursday at Saratoga is a 7-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $105,000 and field of 6. 1 Mojovation has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was well back when last out in July but must be respected by the others today. 5 Shoplifted has victories at both 5 furlongs and 1 mile, was fifth when last seen in June but holds solid claims today. 6 Chocolate Bar has three victories at 1 mile, was third last time out in July and on these terms and against this class is the one to beat. 6 Chocolate Bar to win, Exacta 6-5

Race 9 at Saratoga on Thursday is a 5 ½ furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 13. 1 Uncle’s Gem was a winner when last out in July, has one of the best in the business on board, and looks for a second straight victory today. 3 ItsAKeyper has victories at both 6 and 7 furlongs, was second when last seen in June and holds solid claims today. 8 Mosienko has three victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was third last time out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Mosienko to win, Exacta 8-1

The tenth and final race on Thursday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 16. 3 Amano has placed in 2 of five starts, was fifth when last out in October of 2020 but following a long break must be respected. 4 Group Hug has placed four times in eight outings, was third when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 5 Royal Tryst has not placed in any of 5 starts, was 4th last time out in June, and must be respected today. 3 Amano to win, Exacta 3-5

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