Free Picks For Saratoga - 8/5/21

Race 1 on Thursday at Saratoga is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $80,000 and field of 9. 1 Mystic Eyes is the half-sister of Siena Magic, debuts from this venue today and has a highly talented jockey on board. 7 Office Etiquette has not placed in either of two starts, was 6th when last seen in July but cannot be overlooked today. 8 Sea Pines is the half-sister of Ask Sin, workouts have been very good of late and plays a prominent role today. 1 Mystic Eyes to win, Exacta 1-7

Race 2 at Saratoga on a Thursday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $42,000 and field of 8. 1 BoomKittyByeBye has not placed in either of two starts, was well back when last out in June but returns to a more suitable distance today. 2 Moon Over NY debuts today at this venue, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 8 Danny Deep Cuts is the half-sister of Cournoyer, was fifth while debuting in May, puts on blinkers for just the first time today and on these terms is the one to beat. 8 Danny Deep Cuts to win, Exacta 8-2

Race 3 at Saratoga on Thursday is a 5 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 9. 3 Encrypted has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was 4th when last out in July and finishes amongst the lead group today. 6 Mystery Messenger has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in June and looks to go one better today. 7 Chimney Rock has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was well back last time out in July but a huge drop in grade makes this one, the one to beat today. 7 Chimney Rock to win, Exacta 7-6

Race 4 on Thursday at Saratoga is a 1-mile starter allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 12. 5 Made My Day has a victory at 1 mile, was third when last out in June and faces an easier assignment today. 6 Handy has two victories at one mile, was third when last seen in July and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle 10 Risk Manager has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in May and plays a prominent role today. 6 Handy to win, Exacta 6-10

Race 5 at Saratoga on Thursday is a 1 mile and ⅛ claiming for 3-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 8. 1 Wartime Hero has a victory at one mile, was fifth when last out in August of 2020, and finishes amongst the lead group today. 5 Chase Tracker has a victory at seven furlongs, was well off the pace, when last seen in June but on previous form, cannot be overlooked today 8 Z’Finale has a victory at one mile, was fifth last time out in June, has a top rated jockey in the saddle and on these terms and against this group is the one to beat. 8 Z’Finale to win, Exacta 8-1

Race 6 on Thursday at Saratoga is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $85,000 and a field of 9. 2 Disengage has not placed in any of 3 starts, was fifth when last out in July but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 4 Open Til Midnight is the half-brother of Out First, debuts from this venue today and leaves from an in-form stable. 5 No Time Alone has placed in one of two starts, was second last time out in July and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 5 No Time Alone to win, Exacta 5-2

Race 7 at Saratoga on Thursday is a 1-mile starter allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and a field of 12. 3 Calibogee was a winner when last out in June, has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 LandBiscuit was a winner when last seen in June, has a top-rated jockey on board, and is the leading contender today. 9 Life On Top has two victories at 1 mile, was fifth last time out in April but on previous form merits consideration today. 7 LandBiscuit to win, Exacta 7-9

Race 8 on Thursday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and ⅛ allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 8. 1 Our Man Mike has a victory at 1 mile, was sixth when last out in July but returns to a more suitable distance today and finishes in the mix. 4 Irish Valor has eight victories at 1 mile, was second when last seen in July but could go one better today. 5 Bingo John has a victory at 1 mile, was well back last time out in June but faces a much easier assignment today. 5 Bingo John to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 9 at Saratoga on Thursday is the 1 mile and 3/4 Birdstone Stakes for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $120,000 and field of 7. 3 Lone Rock has 11 victories in races of up to 1 mile and four furlongs, was a winner when last out in June and merits serious consideration today. 6 You’re To Blame has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in July, finished second in this outing last year and on these terms is the one to beat. 7 Rocketry has six victories in races of up to 1 mile and 6 furlongs, was well back last time out in June but was a top-three finisher last year in this event. 6 You’re To Blame to win, Exacta 6-3

The The tenth and final race on Thursday 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 13. 3 Mondeuse has placed four times in six starts, was second when last out in June , and merits respect from the rest. 5 Lookin To Fly has placed four times in six outings, was third when last seen in July and has a highly talented jockey on board. 9 EscapeWithFriends was second last time out in July, jockey booking is a plus and must be near or at the top of all shortlists today. 9 EscapeWithFriends to win, Exacta 9-5