Free Picks For Saratoga - 8/15/21

Race 1 at Saratoga on Sunday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $50,000 and field of 8. 2 Baja Fog has placed in one of two starts, was second when last out in May and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 7 Skeptical was well back when last seen while debuting in June, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 8 Silipo is the half-brother of Not That Brady, represents a top-rated jockey/trainer combo and plays a prominent role today. 2 Baja Fog to win, Exacta 2-8

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 12. 6 Never Say Know has placed in one of three starts, was 4th when last seen in June, and finishes amongst the leaders. 8 Street Vendor is the half-brother of Bella Aurora, had a $500,000 price tag, and on connections merits serious consideration. 9 Kiss The Sky was second while debuting last month, cost $295,000, and has a highly successful jockey in the saddle. 8 Street Vendor to win, Exacta 8-9

Race 3 at Saratoga on Sunday is a 5 ½ furlong claiming for 3-year-olds and up with a purse of $52,000 and a field of 11. 1 Social Whirl was a winner when last out in June, jockey booking is a plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 8 Ginger Kitty has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in June but cannot be overlooked today. 10 Herald Angel has a victory at six furlongs, was sixth last time out in June but a drop in distance is a difference-maker today. 10 Herald Angel to win, Exacta 10-1

Race 4 at Saratoga on Sunday is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field six. 1 Water’s Edge was a winner in second outing last month, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle, and looks for a second straight victory today. 3 Devil’s Code has a victory at seven furlongs, was third when last seen in July, and returns to a more suitable distance today, therefore, must be given consideration. 5 QuickFlash has a victory at six furlongs, was well back last time out in July, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 Devil’s Code to win, Exacta 3-1

Race 5 at Saratoga on Sunday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and a field of 10. 1 Knowing Glance was 3rd in debut last month, has a talented jockey on board and holds solid claims amongst this group. 2 Tap N Glo has placed in each of two starts, was second when last seen in July, and looks to go one better today. 9 Celestial is the sister of Caledonia Road, cost $700,000, has a top-rated jockey in the saddle, and on connections merits serious consideration. 1 Knowing Glance to win, Exacta 1-9

Race 6 on Sunday at Saratoga is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 12. 1 Write This Down has placed in 2 of 3 starts, was third when last out in June and must be given consideration today. 4 Orma has placed in one of four outings, was well back when last seen in July but on previous form cannot be overlooked today. 6 Candy Monet has not placed in either of 2 starts, was fifth last time out in July but finishes amongst leaders today. 1 Write This Down to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 7 at Saratoga on Sunday is a 1-mile and ⅛ allowance optional claiming for three year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 15. 1 Hidden Enemy has a victory at 1 mile, was well off the pace when last out in July but a drop in class is a big help today. 5 Mira Mission has two victories at 1 mile, was third when last seen in July and must be on all shortlists today. 8 Treason has a victory at one mile, was well back last time out in July but on previous form merits consideration today 5 Mira Mission to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 8 on Sunday at Saratoga is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $42,000 and field of 8. 4 Mongolian Humor has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July and plays a prominent role today. 6 Persian Queen has three victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was third when last seen in July and jockey selection is a big plus. 7 Absolute Love has 10 victories in races of up to 1 mile and one furlong was a winner last time out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Absolute Love to win, Exacta 7-4

Race 9 at Saratoga on Sunday is the 5 ½ furlong Galway Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $120,000 and field of 12. 7 Goin’ Good has four victories at 5 furlongs was a winner when last out in July and looks to complete a hat-trick today. 8 Bye Bye has victories at both 5 and 7 furlongs, was well back when last seen in June but must be respected by the others. 10 Star Devine has a victory at six furlongs was third last time out in June, and plays a prominent role today. 7 Goin’ Good to win, Exacta 7-8

The The tenth and final race on Sunday at Saratoga is a 1-mile an 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $52,000 and field of 16. 2 Alpha Babe was a winner when last out in June, has a top-rated jockey in the saddle and looks for a second consecutive trip to the winner’s circle today. 5 Mirabell Mei has a victory at 1 mile, was fourth when last seen in June and finishes amongst the lead group today. 10 Sengekontacket has a victory at 1 mile, West 3rd last time out in June and merits serious consideration today. 2 Alpha Babe to win, Exacta 2-5

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