Free Picks For Saratoga - 7/30/21

Race 1 at Saratoga on Friday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $85,000 and field of 8. 2 One Track Mine was second while debuting earlier in July has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and must be on all shortlists today. 3 Sweet Sugar Baby is the half-sister of El Hefe, was third while debuting earlier in June and on connections must be taken into consideration. 8 Sugar And Speights is the half-sister of King Nate, debuts today at this venue and workouts have been strong of late. 2 One Track Mine to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 2 on Friday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $66,000 and field of 8. 1 Restored Order has a victory at 1 mile, was sixth when last out in early July but a drop in grade could be a difference-maker today. 7 Chao has victories in both furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in May and looks for a second consecutive victory today. 9 HyperFocus has victories at both 4 furlongs and 1 mile, was sixth last time out in May and holds solid claims today. 1 Restored Order to win, Exacta 1-7

Race 3 at Saratoga on Friday is a 5 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 13. 1 Bourbon Mission has victories at both 6 and 7 furlongs, was third when last out in early July and plays a prominent role today. 2 Convection has two victories at six furlongs, was well back when last seen in June but cannot be overlooked today. 10 Montauk Daddy has two victories at six furlongs, was second last time out in May and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 10 Montauk Daddy to win, Exacta 10-2

Race 4 on Friday at Saratoga is a 1 mile and 1/8 allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $95,000 and field of 7. 1 Twisted Tom has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last out in early July but a drop-in class is a big plus today. 2 Sea Foam has 7 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last seen in May but a drop-in class could be the difference today. 4 Too Early has two victories at 1 mile, was second last time out earlier in July and a duplicate performance should be enough today. 4 Too Early to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 5 at Saratoga on Friday is a 7 for a long claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and a field of 12. 3 Litterbox has a victory at six furlongs was second when last out in early July and finishes amongst the leaders today 11 The Big Kahuna has a victory at 5 furlongs, was 4th when last seen in May and on a drop-in grade must be respected today. 12 Ajhar has a victory at 1 mile, was third last time out in May and on these terms and against this group is the one to beat today. 12 Ajhar to win, Exacta 12-11

Race 6 on Friday at Saratoga is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 11. 4 SlipStream is the half-brother of Too Sexy, was fifth when last out in June while debuting and cannot be overlooked today. 8 Fan The Fire is the half-brother of Star Road, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on connections merits serious consideration. 9 Castle Leoch is the half-brother of Kielbosa, was second while debuting in May has a top-rated jockey in the saddle today and on these terms is hard to deny. 9 Castle Leoch to win, Exacta 9-4

Race 7 at Saratoga on Friday is a 1-mile and ⅛ starter allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 11. 4 Top Gun Tommy has two victories at 1 mile, last-second when last out in June and must be taken into consideration today. 6 Winter Pool has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last seen in June, and jockey booking is a big plus today. 9 Runnin’ Ray has three victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in June and has one of the best in the business on board. 9 Runnin’ Ray to win, Exacta 9-6

Race 8 on Friday at Saratoga is a 1 mile and 3/8 allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $103,000 and field of 11. 1 Eyes On Target was a winner when last out in June, jockey booking is a big plus and looks for a second straight today. 2 Galawi was a winner when last seen in June, has a talented rider on board and must be respected by the rest. 10 Box N Score has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in June and on current form must be given serious consideration. 2 Galawi to win, Exacta 2-10

Race 9 at Saratoga on Friday is the 1 mile and ⅛ Curlin Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $120,000 and field of 7. 3 Harvard has a victory at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in June, jockey booking is a big plus and finishes in the top two today. 4 First Captain has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen earlier in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Beren has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in June and finishes amongst the leaders today 4 First Captain to win, Exacta 4-3

The tenth and final race on Friday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and 1 1/16 Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 16. 1 Home For Christmas has placed in one of 4 starts, was third when last out earlier in July, and must be on all shortlists today. 5 Lookin To Fly has placed four times in six outings, was third when last seen in early July and plays a prominent role today. 12 To The Tune has placed in two of 4 starts, was second last time out in early July, and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 12 To The Tune to win, Exacta 12-1

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