Free Picks For Saratoga - 8/6/21

Race 1 at Saratoga on Friday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $80,000 and field of 10. 1 No Mi Culpa is the half-brother of Tinderette, was fifth while debuting in May but cannot be overlooked today. 6 Sailor Speed is the half-brother of Running Brush, was fourth while debuting in July, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 9 Smokey White is the half-brother of Rossmoor Way, has one of the best in the business on board, and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 9 Smokey White to win, Exacta 9-1

Race 2 on Friday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and ⅛ claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 8. 3 Dunph has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in July and on consistency merits consideration. 4 Tapalist has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 8 Malibu Pro has 10 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fourth last time out in June but faces a far easier assignment today. 8 Malibu Pro to win, Exacta 8-4

Race 3 at Saratoga on Friday is a 1 mile and ⅜ allowance for three-year-olds end up with a purse of $103,000 and field of 7. 4 Single Soul was a winner when last out in June, has made progress each time on the track, and holds solid claims today. 5 Coastana has a victory at 1 mile, was 2nd when last seen in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Creative Cairo has a victory at 1 mile, was third last time out in July, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Coastana to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 4 on Friday at Saratoga is a 6 ½ furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $110,000 and field of 6. 1 Jalen Journey has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in July and plays a prominent role today. 3 Pulsate has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in July and merits consideration today. 4 Answer In has three victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner last time out in June, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is the one to beat. 4 Answer In to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 5 at Saratoga on Friday is a 7 furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds to end up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 8. 1 CommandAndControl has placed in one of three starts, was 7th when last out in June but against this class cannot be overlooked. 2 Airborne Gal is the half-sister of Flynn Falynn, debuts from this venue today and jockey booking is a plus. 7 Hot Anna was fourth while debuting in June has a talented jockey on board and finishes amongst the lead group. 2 Airborne Gal to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 6 on Friday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and ⅛ allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $105,000 and field of 14. 3 Sanctuary City has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last out in July, but faces a far easier assignment today. 8 Cavalry Charge has two victories at one mile, was a winner when last seen in June and plays a prominent role today. 12 Calibrator has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in June and finishes amongst the top three today. 3 Sanctuary City to win, Exacta 3-8

Race 7 at Saratoga on Friday is the one mile National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $200,000 and field of 8. 2 Public Sector has two victories at 1 mile, was second when last out in July, and has a highly talented rider onboard. 6 Original has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 8 Wolfie’s DynaGhost has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Wolfie’s DynaGhost to win, Exacta 8-6

Race 8 on Friday at Saratoga is the 1 mile and ⅛ Alydar Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $120,000 and field of 8. 4 Art Collector has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was sixth when last out in June but on previous form merits consideration. 7 Jesus’ Team has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last seen in July, and finishes in the mix today. 8 Night Ops has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in June and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 8 Night Ops to win, Exacta 8-4

Race 9 on Friday at Saratoga is the 5 1/2 furlong Troy Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 12. 7 Imprimis has 10 victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was 2nd when last out in April and holds the leading claims today. 10 Lazuli has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was sixth when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 12 Casa Creed has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 12 Casa Creed to win, Exacta 10-7

The The tenth and final race at Saratoga on Friday is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 13. 1 Digital Software has placed in 2 of 4 starts, was second when last out in May, and must be near or at the top of all shortlists today. 6 Bail Out has placed ten times in 23 outings, was second when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 10 Run Dilly Run has placed in one of 2 starts, was second last time out in June and finishes amongst the first three today. 1 Digital Software to win, Exacta 1-10

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