Free Picks for Saratoga - 8/22/21

Saratoga Predictions, 8/22/21

Race 1 at Saratoga on Sunday is a six and a half a furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 6.1 EveryoneLovesLinda is the sister of Arty’s Secret, was second while debuting last month and finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 Time For Cupid is the half-sister of Ava’s Charm, was a winner when last seen in July, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is hard to deny. 4 Dover Dreams is the half-sister of Small Victories, had a price tag of $460,000 and must be respected by the others. 3 Time For Cupid to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 2 on Sunday 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. 3 Fortineno is the sister of Rublinda, cost $400,000 and must be taken into consideration. 9 Diamond Hands is the half-sister of Bibby, debuts at this venue today and workouts have been very strong of late. 10 Five Prizes is the half-sister of Port Hunter, debuts today at this venue, has a top-rated jockey on board and on these terms is the one to beat. 10 Five Prizes to win, Exacta 10-9

Race 3 at Saratoga on Sunday is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $48,000 and field of 6. 2 Bronzed has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in August of 2019 and finishes amongst the leaders. 3 Storm Advisory has 15 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th when last seen in July and must be on all shortlists today. 5 Strolling has 10 victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner last time out in July and on these terms and against this class is the one the rest must catch. 5 Strolling to win, Exacta 5-2

Race 4 on Sunday at Saratoga is a 5 ½ furlong starter allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 10. 4 MoPolka has three victories at 1 mile, was third when last out in early August and holds solid claims today. 7 What A Trick has a victory at 5 furlongs, was third when last seen in July but a drop in class could be the difference-maker today. 8 Lilly Simone has a victory at six furlongs, was second last time out in early August and is the leading contender today. 7 What A Trick to win, Exacta 7-8

Race 5 at Saratoga on Sunday is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 8. 1 Miss Peppina has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second when last out in February and holds the leading claims today. 3 Cazilda FortyTales has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last seen in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 6 Sister’s Ghost has a victory at 5 furlongs, was well back last time out in early August but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 1 Miss Peppina to win, Exacta 1-3

Race 6 on Sunday at Saratoga is a six-furlong maiden claiming for 2 year olds with a purse of $60,000 and field of 7. 2 Opening Night is the half-sister of Luxury Suite, was fourth while debuting last month and has one of the best in the business on board. 3 Shanghai Shamrock has placed in one of three outings, was 7th when last seen earlier in August and plays a prominent role today. 5 Amore Fire is the half-sister of Veblen Good, has not placed in either of two starts, was fifth last time out in early August but cannot be overlooked today. 2 Opening Night to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 7 at Saratoga on Sunday you say 1 mile and ⅜ allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $103,000 and field of 9. 3 Mud Pie has a victory at 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was second when last out in June, jockey booking is a big plus and on these terms is hard to deny today. 5 Box N Score has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last seen in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 6 Exult has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in June and holds solid claims today. 3 Mud Pie to win, Exacta 3-6

Race 8 on Sunday at Saratoga is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 15. 2 Lyrical Poet has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was a winner when last out in July and must be respected by the rest. 7 Qian B C has victories at both six and seven furlongs, was fifth when last seen in June but cannot be overlooked today. 9 Quintarelli has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner last time out in early August and looks for a second straight trip to the winner’s circle today. 9 Quintarelli to win Exacta 9-2

Race 9 on Sunday at Saratoga is the 1 mile and ⅛ Summer Colony Stakes for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $120,000 and field of 6. 1 So Darn Hot has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 2 Horologist has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 3 Dunbar Road has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth last time out in July and finishes in the mix today. 2 Horologist to win, Exacta 2-1

The tenth and final race on Sunday at Saratoga is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 16. 4 Leading West has placed six times in 12 starts, was third when last out earlier in August and plays a prominent role today. 6 Boldish has placed in one of three outings, was third when last seen in July and must be respected by the rest today. 10 Bail Out has placed 11 times in 24 starts, was second last time out in early August and after three consecutive close calls is the one to beat today. 10 Bail Out to win, Exacta 10-6

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