Free Picks For Saratoga - 7/31/21

Race 1 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden Special Weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 8. 1 Life Is Great is the half-brother of Sadie Lady, was 3rd while debuting last month and must be respected today. 6 Woodline has placed in each of two starts, was second when last seen in June and must be on all shortlists today. 7 H P Moon is the half brother of Uncle Fun, debuts at this venue today, jockey booking is a big plus and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 H P Moon to win, Exacta 7-6

Race 2 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 1 1/16 Maiden Claiming for 3-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 12. 1 Fast Gordon has placed in two of five starts, was fifth when last out in June but a drop in grade should be a difference-maker today. 4 Gateway Guardian is the half-brother of King Dublin, was seventh while debuting earlier in July and finishes in the mix today. 12 Majestic Sky has placed in 2 of five starts, was well back last timeout in early July and holds solid claims today. 1 Fast Gordon to win, Exacta 1-12

Race 3 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $48,000 and field of 7. 1 Miss Liana has six victories at six furlongs, was third when last out in June and plays a prominent role today. 2 Cartwheel has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in May and merits serious consideration today. 8 Flat Awesome Jenny has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in May, has one of the best in the business in the saddle and on these terms is the one to beat today. 8 Flat Awesome Jenny to win, Exacta 8-1

Race 4 on Saturday 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 11. 4 Tough Workout has not placed in either of two starts, was 4th when last out in June but finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 High Tone has placed three times in seven outings, was second when last seen in May, debuts from a new stable today and on these terms is the one to beat. 8 Brennan’s War was 3rd while debuting last month, jockey booking is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 7 High Tone to win, Exacta 7-8

Race 5 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 6 ½ furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 8. 2 Khali Magic was a winner when last out in early July, jockey booking is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 4 Behind The Couch has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in early July and must be given serious consideration today. 5 Honey Money has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was sixth last time out in early July but must be factored into the equation today. 4 Behind The Couch to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 6 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 field of 14. 1 Sweeping Giant had a $350,000 price tag, workouts have been very strong leading up to this debut and on connections merits serious consideration. 2 Nyquest Nix is the half-brother of Lion Kingdom debuts today at this venue and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 4 Royal Spirit is the half-brother of Fashionably, has the best pedigree of this group has one of the best in the business in the saddle and on these terms is the one to beat. 4 Royal Spirit to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 7 on Saturday at Saratoga is a one-mile allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $103,000 and a field of 11. 1 Rivendell has a victory at seven furlongs, was sixth when last out in early July, and finishes amongst the lead group today. 8 Love And Thunder has a victory at 1 mile, was second by a head when last seen in May, and plays a prominent role today. 9 Pecatonica has four victories at 1 mile, was second last time out in June, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 8 Love And Thunder to win, Exacta 8-9

Race 8 at Saratoga on Saturday is the six-furlong Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $350,000 and field of 9. 2 Mischevious Alex has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in June and holds the leading claims today. 3 Firenze Fire has 14 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in early July, and on consistency against this class is the one to beat. 6 Whitmore has 15 victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was third last time out in May, and has a talented jockey on board today. 3 Firenze Fire to win, Exacta 3-2

Race 9 on Saturday at Saratoga is the 1 mile and ⅛ Jim Dandy Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $600,000 and field of 6. 1 Dr. Jack has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was third when last out in June and cannot be overlooked today. 2 MasqueParade has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in June and seeks a hat-trick today. 5 Essential Quality has six victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was a winner last time out in June and must be giving serious consideration today. 2 MasqueParade to win, Exacta 2-5

Race 10 on Saturday at Saratoga is the 1 mile and ⅜ Bowling Green Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $250,000 and field of 8. 1 Channel Cat has five victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was seventh when last out in June and drops a grade today, which is the difference-maker. 5 Channel Maker has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was well back when last seen in March, and cannot be overlooked today. 8 ShamRocket has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third last time out in early July, and must be on all shortlists today. 1 Channel Cat to win, Exacta 1-8

The The 11th and final race on Saturday at Saratoga is a 1 mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 13. 3 Morocco has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well off the pace when last out in April but against this class must be respected. 8 Hieroglyphics has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile and 3 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in May, and has one of the best in the business in the saddle today. 11 Mandate has three victories at 1 mile, was second last time out in early July and plays a prominent role today. 8 Hieroglyphics to win, Exacta 8-11