Free Picks For Saratoga - 8/26/21

Race 1 at Saratoga on Thursday is a 6 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $85,000 and field of 6. 1 Let Her Inspire U is the half-sister of Jamaica Joy, was fourth while debuting last month and finishes amongst the leaders. 2 Twist Just Right is the half-sister of ByDawnsEarlyLight, debuts today at this venue and on connections merits consideration. 6 Miss Pab is the half-sister of Wicked Queen, was second while debuting earlier in August and on these terms is hard to deny today. 6 Miss Pab to win, Exacta 6-1

Race 2 on Thursday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 15. 7 Outrageous Bet has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July, and has one of the best in the business on board. 8 Mandate has three victories at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in July but cannot be overlooked today. 9 Castagno has three victories at 1 mile, was third last time out in July and plays a prominent role today. 7 Outrageous Bet to win, Exacta 7-9

Race 3 at Saratoga on Thursday you say 1 mile and 3/16 Maiden special weight for 3 year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field 9. 1 Cambi Lion has placed in 2 of 4 starts, was second when last out in June and finishes amongst the lead group today. 2 Royne has placed in one of two outings, was sixth when last seen in November of 2020 but must be respected by the others. 4 Orchestration was second while debuting in June, jockey selection is a huge plus, and on these terms is the one to beat. 4 Orchestration to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 4 on Thursday at Saratoga is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 7. 2 Frills has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last out in June and plays a prominent part at the wire today. 3 Miss Liana has six victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was well back when last seen in July but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 7 Quality Stones has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in early August and must be given serious consideration. 2 Frills to win, Exacta 2-7

Race 5 at Saratoga on Thursday is a 1-mile and ⅛ Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 8. 1 Dumi Knife is the half-brother of Mission Brief, was second while debuting earlier in August and looks to go one better today. 4 Rattle N Roll was 3rd while debuting in June, has a talented jockey in the saddle and plays a prominent role today. 8 KeepCalmCarryOn has placed in each of two starts, was second last time out and holds solid claims today. 2 Dumi Knife to win, Exacta 1-8

Race 6 at Saratoga on Thursday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 14. 4 Lady Scarlet has placed in each of 2 starts, was second when last out in July and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 5 Halo Of Fire debuts today at this venue, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 10 Mischievous Kiss is the half-sister of Kiss Mine, had a price tag of $300,000 and on connections must be given serious consideration. 4 Lady Scarlet to win, Exacta 4-10

Race 7 on Thursday at Saratoga you say 1 mile and 1/16 claiming for 3-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 15. 1 Dante’s Fire has two victories at 1 mile, was second when last out in July and finishes amongst the lead group today. 7 Order For Porky has two victories at one mile, was third when last seen in July and plays a part at the wire today. 9 Montauk Summer has victories at both 1 mile and one mile and one furlong, was 4th last time out in June but against this class is the one to beat. 9 Montauk Summer to win, Exacta 9-1

Race 8 at Saratoga on Thursday is a 7-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $105,000 and field of 7. 2 Thoughtfully has victories at both five and six furlongs, was well off the pace when last out in November of 2020 but has a victory in Grade 2 and on these terms is hard to deny today. 3 East To Bless has six victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in early August and plays a prominent part today. 4 Whispering Pines has victories at both 6 and 7 furlongs, was 4th last time out in early August and finishes amongst the leaders. 2 Thoughtfully to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 9 on Thursday at Saratoga is the 1-mile Riskaverse Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $120,000 and field of 11. 2 Keeper Of Time has victories at the both 6 and 7 furlongs, was a winner when last out in April and has one of the best in the business on board. 9 Amy C has two victories in races of up to 1 mile, was sixth when last seen in July but cannot be overlooked by the others today. 11 Minaun has two victories at six furlongs, was fifth last time out in July and plays a prominent role today. 2 Keeper Of Time to win, Exacta 2-11

The tenth and final race at Saratoga on Thursday is a 5 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 13. 3 Fast Getaway has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second when last out in July and is a top contender today. 7 Oldies But Goodies has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was sixth when last seen in early August but on previous form must be given consideration. 12 Discretionary Marq has six victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner last time out in early August and a duplicate performance should be enough today. 12 Discretionary Marq to win, Exacta 12-3

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