Free Picks For Saratoga - 9/3/21

Race 1 on Friday at Saratoga is a six-furlong maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $60,000 and field of 7. 3 Lanzoni is the half-brother of CaptainOnTheRocks, workouts have been good leading up to this debut and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Coastal Chaos is the brother of Coworker, debuts at this venue today and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 5 Wild Appeal is the half-brother of Rich E Z, was seventh while debuting last month but on connections must be shortlisted. 3 Lanzoni to win, Exacta 3-5

Race 2 at Saratoga on Friday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 10. 2 Nay Say is the half-sister of Minsky has speed in pedigree and a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 3 Bubble Rock was second while debuting last month, has one of the best in the business in the saddle and looks to go one better today. 6 Old Pho had a price tag of $210,000, is the half-sister of Ascertain, workouts have been very strong leading up to this debut and on connections must be given consideration. 3 Bubble Rock to win, Exacta 3-6

Race 3 at Saratoga on Friday is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $52,000 and field of 7. 3 Risk Profile has a victory at six furlongs, was fifth when last out in June but returns to a more suitable distance today and must be respected. 4 No Que No has a victory at 5 furlongs, was seventh when last seen in July but with an early lead will be difficult to catch today. 5 Repo Rocks has a victory at six furlongs, was well off the pace last time out in August and has one of the best in the business on board. 5 Repo Rocks to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 4 on Friday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and 1/16 allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 12. 3 Austrian has three victories at 1 mile, was third when last out in July and holds solid claims today. 5 Ruse was a winner when last seen in August has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and plays a prominent role today. 7 Grape Nuts Warrior has a victory at 1 mile, was 4th last time out in July and is the leading contender today. 7 Grape Nuts Warrior to win, Exacta 7-3

Race 5 on Friday at Saratoga is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 8. 1 Triple Americano was a winner when last out in July, jockey selection is a big plus and a duplicate performance results in another visit to the winner’s circle today. 2 Dee Bo has a victory at six furlongs, was fifth when last seen in August but finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Papa Smooth has a victory at six furlongs, was fourth last time out in July, debuts from a new stable today and plays a prominent role. 1 Triple Americano to win, Exacta 1-5

Race 6 at Saratoga on Friday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $85,000 and field of 15. 7 Pave My Way debuts today at this venue, jockey selection is a plus and must be given consideration. 8 Try It Again is the sister of Barbie Stones, has one of the best in the business on board and plays a prominent role today. 9 FontanaFredda is the half-sister of Cathy Naz, workouts have been very strong leading up to this debut and on connections must be respected. 8 Try It Again to win, Exacta 8-9

Race 7 on Friday at Saratoga is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $105,000 and a field of 11. 1 Chocolate Bar has 3 victories at 1 mile, was third when last out in August and plays a prominent part at the wire today. 4 Voodoo Zip has two victories at 7 furlongs, was third when last seen in July and finishes amongst the leaders. 5 Principled Stand has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in April, has one of the best business in the saddle and on these terms is the one to beat. 5 Principled Stand to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 8 at Saratoga on Friday is a 7-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 9. 1 Gold Panda was a winner when last out in August, jockey selection is a big plus and on current form is difficult to deny today. 4 Big Bobby has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last seen in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 Great Workout has a victory at six furlongs, was well back last time out in July and finishes amongst the top three today. 1 Gold Panda to win, Exacta 1-7

Race 9 at Saratoga on Friday is the 5 1/2 furlong Lucky Coin Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $120,000 and field of 8. 1 The Connector has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in August and on consistency must be respected. 4 Pulsate has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fourth when last seen in August and a return to turf could be the difference-maker today. 6 BackToHisRoots has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, had an unseated rider when last seen in October of 2020 but must be respected following a long layoff. 4 Pulsate to win, Exacta 4-1

The tenth and final race at Saratoga on Friday is a 1-mile and ⅛ Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 12. 4 Lady Valentine has placed in each of 2 starts, was third when last out in July and holds the leading claims today. 8 Pruning has placed in one of two outings, was third when last seen in August and plays a prominent role today. 9 Federalist Papers has placed in one of two starts, was fifth last time out in March and on these terms and against this field is difficult to deny today. 9 Federalist Papers to win, Exacta 9-8

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