Free Picks For Saratoga - 8/1/21

Race 1 at Saratoga on Sunday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 11. 1 Not Stormy has not placed in any of 5 starts, was sixth when last out in June but has been gelded since and dropping in distance could prove to be the difference. 2 Everesting has placed in one of six outings, was 4th when last seen in July and a drop-in class and distance merits respect today. 11 Loaded Joe has placed 9 times in 24 starts, was second last time out in July and cannot be overlooked today. 1 Not Stormy to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 2 on Sunday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 1 Pammy’s Ready has placed in one of two starts, was third when last out in July and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 3 Blissful is the sister of Keri Belle, debuts from this stable today and on connections must be given consideration. 6 Gillian Elizabeth was second while debuting in June, has a talented rider onboard and an increase in distance should be a difference-maker today. 6 Gillian Elizabeth to win, Exacta 6-1

Race 3 at Saratoga on Sunday is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 2 Full Court Press has a victory at 1 mile, was sixth when last out in June but faces a much easier task today. 3 MegaTap was a winner when last seen in July, debuts with a new stable today and holds the leading claims. 6 Dee Bo has a victory at six furlongs, was third last time out in July and plays a prominent role today. 3 MegaTap to win, Exacta 3-6

Race 4 on Sunday at Saratoga is a 6 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $55,000 and field of 7. 4 Lilly Simone was a winner by a long distance when last out in June, has a talented jockey in the saddle and holds the leading claims today. 5 Smooth Pebble has two victories at 7 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in May and plays a prominent role today. 6 Jades Gelly has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Lilly Simone to win, Exacta 4-5

Race 5 at Saratoga on Sunday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $85,000 and field of 8. 1 Whittingham Park is the half-brother of Grit’n’Grind, debuts from this venue today and has a highly talented jockey onboard. 3 RotKnee is the half-brother of Lookin For Trouble, was second while debuting last month and jockey booking is a big plus. 6 Tin Pan Alley had a price tag of $295,000, leaves from a well-respected stable and has one of the best in the business on board. 6 Tin Pan Alley to win, Exacta 6-3

Race 6 on Sunday at Saratoga is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $105,000 and field of 13. 1 New York Girl has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was well back when last out in June but drops in grade which could be a difference-maker today. 4 Sun Summers has four victories at 1 mile, was second when last seen in June, and holds solid claims today. 5 Miss Teheran has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in June and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 5 Miss Teheran to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 7 at Saratoga on Sunday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $105,000 and field of 7. 2 Yodel E.A. Who has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July and must be respected by all. 3 Town Classic has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in July and jockey booking is a big plus today. 4 RunningWScissors has nine victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner last time out in July and has one of the best in the business on board. 4 RunningWScissors to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 8 on Sunday at Saratoga is a one mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $52,000 and field of 16. 2 Mirabell Mei has a victory at 1 mile, was 4th when last out in June and finishes amongst the leaders. 6 Amortization has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in June but cannot be overlooked today. 7 Exotic West has a victory at six furlongs, was well off the pace last time out in June but debuts with a new stable today and on previous form is the one to beat. 7 Exotic West to win, Exacta 7-6

Race 9 at Saratoga on Sunday is the 6 1/2 furlong Amsterdam Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $200,000 and a field of 6. 1 River Dog has victories at both six and seven furlongs, was a winner when last out in May, and on these terms is the one the rest must catch today. 2 Drain The Clock has six victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner when last seen in June and has one of the best in the business on board today. 3 Jackie’s Warrior has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in June and plays a prominent role today. 1 River Dog to win, Exacta 1-2

The tenth and final race at Saratoga on Sunday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $42,000 and a field of 16. 3 Ob La Di has placed in 2 of 7 starts, was well back when last out in July but finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Know It All Red has placed three times in nine outings, was second when last seen in July and looks to go one better today. 10 Not A Trace has placed in one of 4 starts, was third last time out in July and must be on all shortlists today. 4 Know It All Red to win, Exacta 4-10