Free Picks For Saratoga - 8/7/21

Race 1 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and the field of 10. 2 Dripping Gold is the brother of Aurelia’s Belle, had a $300,000 price tag and on connections must be respected. 5 Boston Flagship is the half-brother of Bronco Sally, was third when last seen in July, and plays a prominent role today. 8 Speak Unity is the brother of Talking, has placed in one of two starts, was second when last seen in May, and must be on all shortlists today. 8 Speak Unity to win, Exacta 8-5

Race 2 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 1-mile and ⅛ claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 8. 2 American Tattoo has three victories in races of up to 2 miles, was second when last out in June, has one of the best in the business on board on these terms is the one to beat. 3 Zoomer has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last seen in June but finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Heirloom Kitten has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in June and must be given consideration. 2 American Tattoo to win, Exacta 2-4

Race 3 on Saturday at Saratoga is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $103,000 and field of 6. 2 Tuggle has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second when last out in June and looks to finish one better today. 3 NewBomb has a victory at six furlongs, was fifth when last seen in July, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Stage Left has four victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was fifth last time out in June and plays a prominent part today. 2 Tuggle to win, Exacta 2-4

Race 4 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $85,000 and field of 10. 2 Sportini is the half-brother of Barleewon, workouts have been solid leading up to this debut, and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 5 Ruse has placed 4 times in seven outings, was third when last seen in July and cannot be overlooked today. 7 DreamPoint has placed 4 times in eight starts, was fifth last time out in July and has a top-rated rider onboard. 2 Sportini to win, Exacta 2-5

Race 5 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 7 furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 10. 2 Brigadier General is the half-brother of Compelling Smile, was second when last out in June and plays a prominent role today. 3 KeepCalmCarryOn was second when last seen in June, jockey selection is a big plus and must be on all shortlists today. 5 Big Skipper is the half-brother of Cowboy Prince, had a price tag of $590,000, has an excellent pedigree and on these terms is the one to beat. 5 Big Skipper to win, Exacta 5-2

Race 6 at Saratoga on Saturday is the 1 mile and 1/16 Fasig-Tipton Lure Stakes for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $120,000 and a field of 12. 8 Guildsman has three victories at six furlongs, was sixth when last out in June, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 9 South Bend has four victories at 1 mile, was 4th when last seen in June and a drop-in class could be a difference-maker today. 11 Dreams Of Tomorrow has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and on these terms is hard to deny today. 11 Dreams Of Tomorrow to win, Exacta 11-9

Race 7 on Saturday at Saratoga is the 1 mile and ½ Glen Falls Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $250,000 and field of 7. 3 War Like Goddess has four victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was a winner when last out in April and looks for a hat-trick today. 5 My Sister Nat has three victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was third when last seen in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 6 Dalika has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile and three furlongs, was a winner last time out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 Dalika to win, Exacta 6-3

Race 8 on Saturday at Saratoga is the seven-furlong Longines Test Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $500,000 and field of 8. 1 Illumination was a winner when last out in June, has one of the best trainers in the business and is one of the leading contenders today. 4 Obligatory has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was second when last seen in June and plays a prominent part today. 7 Search Results has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, 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. 7 Search Results to win, Exacta 7-1

Race 9 at Saratoga on Saturday is the 1 mile and 3/16 Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $1,000,000 and field of 11. 6 Bolshoi Ballet has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July and looks for a second straight victory today. 8 Cellist has two victories at 1 mile, was third when last seen in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 9 State Of Rest has a victory at six furlongs, was third last time out in June and must be given consideration. 6 Bolshoi Ballet to win, Exacta 6-8

Race 10 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and ⅛ Whitney Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $1,000,000 and field of 5. 1 By My Standards has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in June and merits serious consideration today. 4 Knicks Go has 7 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in July and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 5 Maxfield has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner time out in June and finishes in the top two today. 4 Knicks Go to win, Exacta 4-5

The 11th and final race on Saturday 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 8. 2 Superfecto has two victories at 1 mile, was third when last out in June and is one of the leading contenders today. 3 Risk Taking has two victories at 1 mile, was eighth when last seen in May but faces a far easier task today. 9 Musical Heart has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was well back last time out in June but returns to a more suitable distance today. 3 Risk Taking to win, Exacta 3-2

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