Free Picks For Saratoga - 8/25/21

Race 1 at Saratoga on Wednesday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $40,000 and field of 8. 1 Uncle Skeets is the half-brother of Battle Tested, was second while debuting in January of 2020, debuts with a new stable today, and finishes amongst the leaders. 3 Rudy Rod has not placed in any of 7 outings, was third when last seen in July, and has one of the best in the business in the saddle. 5 No Burn has not placed in either of two starts, was fifth last time out in early August but against this class must be given consideration. 3 Rudy Rod to win, Exacta 3-5

Race 2 on Wednesday at Saratoga is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 6. 2 Casalsa has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second when last out in June and following two consecutive second’s looks to go one better today. 3 Quick Return has a victory at 7 furlongs, was well back when last seen in early August but a drop in grade is a big help today. 4 Forest Spirit has a victory at six furlongs, was second last time out in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 2 Casalsa to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 3 at Saratoga on Wednesday is a 1-mile and ⅛ allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $110,000 and field of 6. 1 Pocket Square has three victories at 1 mile, was fifth when last out in July, and jockey selection is a difference-maker. 2 Bramble Bay has five victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in July and plays a prominent part today. 4 Key Biscayne has 4 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and holds the leading claims today. 4 Key Biscayne to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 4 on Wednesday at Saratoga is a 6 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 8. 1 Flat Awesome Jenny has 10 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July and looks for a third consecutive victory. 3 Invaluable has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last seen in April but drops a class today and merits consideration. 4 LuAnn has 3 victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in June and has won three times in four starts. 1 Flat Awesome Jenny to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 5 at Saratoga on Wednesday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 1 Digital Future has placed in two of three starts, was second when last out in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Kawhi Me A River is the half-brother of Phantom Currency, was second while debuting in January and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Cool Quest has not placed in either of 2 starts, was sixth last time out in July but returns to a more suitable distance today. 5 Kawhi Me A River to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 6 on Wednesday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $85,000 and field of 13. 2 Sweet Sugar Baby is the half-sister of El Hefe, was second when last out in July and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 6 Oak Loves A Fight is the half-sister of La Fuerza, workouts have been strong leading up to this debut and has one of the best in the business on board. 9 PrincessInParadise is the sister of Windy Nations, was fifth while debuting last month and an increase in distance should be a big plus. 6 Oak Loves A Fight to win, Exacta 6-2

Race 7 on Wednesday at Saratoga is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 8. 4 Power Up Paynter has two victories at 6 furlongs, was fifth when last out in July, and drops to an easier grade today. 5 Binkster has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last seen in July, and against this class merits serious consideration. 6 Ninth Hour has eight victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was fifth last time out in July but against this group must be respected. 5 Binkster to win, Exacta 5-6

Race 8 at Saratoga on Wednesday is a 1 mile and ⅛ starter allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 8. 2 Tiz Rye Time has a victory at 1 mile, was fourth when last out in July and must be respected by the rest. 3 Handy has two victories at 1 mile, was well off the pace when last seen in early August but on previous form must be given consideration. 5 Winter Pool has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in July, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is the one to be. 5 Winter Pool to win, Exacta 5-2

Race 9 on Wednesday at Saratoga is the 1 mile and ⅝ John’s Call Stakes for four-year-olds and up with a purse of $120,000 and field of 8. 1 Red Knight has eight victories in races of up to 2 miles, was fifth when last out in July and drops a great today which could be the difference-maker. 3 ShamRocket has three victories in races of up to 1 mile and 2 furlongs, was third when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 4 AJourneyToFreedom has three victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was a winner last time out in July and finishes amongst the lead group today. 3 ShamRocket to win, Exacta 3-1

The tenth and final race at Saratoga on Wednesday is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 14. 2 Kitten’s Romance has two victories at one mile, was third when last out in July, and must be on all shortlists today. 6 Wicked Amber has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was well back when last seen in June but faces an easier task today with a drop in grade. 7 Giggle Factory has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and plays a prominent part today. 2 Kitten’s Romance to win, Exacta 2-6