Free Picks For Saratoga - 7/29/21

Race 1 at Saratoga on Thursday is a 1 mile and 1/8 Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $40,000 and field of 8. 1 Tiz The Journey has placed in 2 of 17 starts, was fifth when last out in early July and arrives here in excellent form. 5 Bourbon Rising has placed in one of 11 outings, was third when last seen earlier in July and ran a career-best with the third place finish. 7 Mo Heat has placed in two of three starts, was second last timeout in early July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Mo Heat to win, Exacta 7-5

Race 2 at Saratoga on Thursday is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $95,000 and field of 12. 1 Cold Hard Cash has 3 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out earlier in July and finishes amongst the lead group today. 4 ScuttleBuzz has three victories at six furlongs was a winner when last seen in June, and on current form is the one to beat. 7 Straw Into Gold has two victories at 1 mile, was third last time out in early July and must be on all shortlists today. 4 ScuttleBuzz to win, Exacta 4-7

Race 3 on Thursday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 13. 2 Mystery Bank has two victories in races of up to 1 mile and 3 furlongs, was sixth when last out in early July but cannot be overlooked today 6 Montauk Summer has two victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th when last seen in June but a drop in grade is a difference maker today. 9 Pier Forty has two victories at 1 mile, was third last time out in early July and plays a prominent role today. 6 Montauk Summer to win, Exacta 6-2

Race 4 at Saratoga on Thursday is a 6 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 a field of 9. 5 Bronzed has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in August of 2019, but a drop-in class is it big help after such a long layoff. 6 Vineyard Sound has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third last time out in early July and has one of the best in the business on board. 8 The Queens Jules has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 The Queens Jules to win, Exacta 8-5

Race 5 on Thursday at Saratoga is a 6 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $42,000 and field of 12. 1 Triple Americano has placed in two of 5 starts, was third when last out in May, and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle today. 9 Flipping Fun has placed four times in 18 outings, was second when last seen in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 10 Brother Jeremiah has not placed in either of two starts, was eighth last time out in June but cannot be overlooked today. 9 Flipping Fun to win, Exacta 9-1

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 11. 1 The Club is the half-sister of Glorado, was second while debuting last month and finishes amongst the lead group today. 5 Her World is the half-sister of Castle Combe, had a price tag of $400,000 and is the leading contender today. 8 Mischievous Kiss is the half-sister of Kiss Mine, cost $300,000, leaves from a respected stable, and on these terms is hard to deny today. 8 Mischievous Kiss to win, Exacta 8-5

Race 7 on Thursday at Saratoga is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $66,000 and field of 13. 1 Abiding Star has 15 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last out in June but cannot be overlooked today. 4 Attentive has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in June and on these terms holds the leading claims today. 5 Soulmate has three victories at 1 mile, was second last time out in June and plays a prominent role today. 4 Attentive to win, Exacta 4-5

Race 8 on Thursday at Saratoga is a 6 ½ furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $105,000 and field of 9. 1 Secondary Market has two victories at six furlongs, was second when last out in November, and must be given consideration. 9 Anna’s Fast has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in early July, and amongst this class is difficult to deny today. 10 Motivated Seller has two victories at six furlongs, was well off the pace last time out in December but must be factored into the final equation. 9 Anna’s Fast to win, Exacta 9-10

Race 9 at Saratoga on Thursday is the 6 1/2 furlong John Morrissey Handicap for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 2 Captain Bombastic has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th when last out in May and plays a prominent role today. 3 My Boy Tate has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fourth when last seen in May, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Wudda U Think Now has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fourth last time out in early July, and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 3 My Boy Tate to win, Exacta 3-5

The tenth and final race on Thursday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 15. 1 Sum Kinda Pretty has not placed in any of 3 starts, was fifth when last out in May but against this grade is the leading contender today. 3 Satch is the half-sister of Errand Boy, debuts from this stable today, and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 9 Salino has not placed in any of 3 starts, was fifth last time out in early July but a drop in grade and a return to Turf could make a difference today. 9 Salino to win, Exacta 9-1