Free Picks For Saratoga - 8/14/21
Race 1 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $85,000 and field of 8. 1 Giramonte has placed four times in seven starts, was third when last out in July, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 King Angelo has placed four times in five outings, was second when last seen in July and looks to go one better today. 7 War Smoke is the half-brother of Incensed, was second while debuting last month and has a highly talented jockey on board. 5 King Angelo to win, Exacta 5-7
Race 2 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 3 Sticky Issue was second while debuting last month, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes as one of the top two today. 7 Askin For A Baskin has placed two times in three outings, was second when last seen in July, and plays a prominent part today. 9 Laughing Boy has placed in one of 2 starts, was third last time out in June, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 Sticky Issue to win, Exacta 3-7
Race 3 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and 1/16 allowance for 3-year olds and up with a purse of $103,000 and field of 9. 2 Alley Oop Johnny has two victories at 1 mile, was second when the last out in July and finishes amongst the top three today. 9 Cold Hard Cash has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 11 Atone has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 3rd last time out in June and holds solid claims today. 9 Cold Hard Cash to win, Exacta 9-11
Race 4 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and 3/16 Maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 8. 2 Investment Income was second while debuting in June, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 Tekila has placed three times in five outings, was second when last seen in May and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Empress Theodora is the half-sister of Parade Grand, was second while debuting last month and merits serious consideration today. 7 Tekila to win, Exacta 7-8
Race 5 at Saratoga on a Saturday is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $42,000 and field of 9. 1 Regal Quality has four victories at 1 mile, was 4th when last out in July but a drop-in class is a big help today. 4 Honorable Service has 11 victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was third when last seen in June and returns to a more suitable distance today. 9 Wagon Boss has 10 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third last time out in July and merits consideration today. 1 Regal Quality to win, Exacta 1-9
Race 6 on Saturday at Saratoga is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and a field of 12. 8 General Strike had a $250,000 price tag debuts today at this venue and has one of the best in the business on board. 9 Don’t Wait Up had a $200,000 price tag, workouts have been strong leading up to today's debut and on these terms and against this group is the one to beat. 11 Back To Normal was second while debuting last month, jockey selection is a big help and finishes amongst the top two today. 9 Don’t Wait Up to win, Exacta 9-11
Race 7 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $52,000 and field of 16. 2 Big Blue has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last out in June but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 3 Assiduously has a victory at 1 mile, was 4th when last seen in July, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 9 Public Information has two victories at 1 mile, was eighth last time out in early August but drops a grade today and is the one to beat. 9 Public Information to win, Exacta 9-3
Race 8 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 7-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $103,000 and field of 8. 1 Mahaamel has a victory at seven furlongs, was third when last out in July and merits the respect of the others today. 3 Ten For Ten has a victory at 1 mile, was sixth when last seen in July and plays a prominent role today. 5 Ducale was a winner last time out in July, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Ducale to win, Exacta 5-3
Race 9 at Saratoga on Saturday is the 6 1/2 furlong Saratoga Special Stakes for 2 year olds with a purse of $200,000 and field of 12. 1 Nakatomi is the full brother of Mainline, was eighth when last out in June but on the previous form must be on all shortlists today. 5 Midnight Worker was a winner while debuting last month, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 7 Double Thunder has victories at 4 and 5 furlongs, was a winner last time out in June and plays a prominent role today. 5 Midnight Worker to win, Exacta 5-7
Race 10 on Saturday at Saratoga is the 1-mile FourStarDave Handicap for three year olds and up with a purse of $500,000 and field of 8. 1 Raging Bull has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in June, and has one of the best in the business in the saddle. 5 Set Piece has nine victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in June and on these terms is hard to deny today. 8 Blowout has four victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in May and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Set Piece to win, Exacta 5-8
The 11th and final race on Saturday at Saratoga is a 5 ½ furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 16. 2 Neuro was a winner when last out in July, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the first two today. 3 Frat was a winner when last seen in June has one of the best in the business in the saddle and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Clamor has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second last time out in July, and plays a prominent role today. 3 Frat to win, Exacta 3-2