Free Picks For Saratoga - 9/4/21

Race 1 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $85,000 and field of 15. 5 War Smoke is the half-brother of Swear By It, was well back when last out in August but puts on blinkers for just the first time and merits consideration. 7 Giramonte has placed five times in eight outings, was second when last seen in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 BC Glory Days has placed in each of four starts, was third last time out in April and finishes amongst the lead group today. 7 Giramonte to win, Exacta 7-8

Race 2 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 1-mile and ⅛ claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $48,000 and field of 9. 2 Supreme Aura has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July and looks for a second consecutive victory today. 4 Roaming Union has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in August and arrives here in top form. 8 Ashaar has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and on these terms has the best prospects today. 8 Ashaar to win, Exacta 8-2

Race 3 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 7 furlong Maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 7. 4 Ubiquitous has placed in one of two starts was second when last out in August and finishes amongst the first 3 today. 6 Cody’s Wish has placed each time in two starts, was third when last seen in July and must be given consideration. 7 Pipeline has placed in one of three starts, was second last time out in July and with a late advantage will be hard to catch today. 7 Pipeline to win, Exacta 7-4

Race 4 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 5 1/2 furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $103,000 and field of 9. 3 Screamin’ By has three victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner when last out in July, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 Risky Mischief has three victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was second when last seen in August, and has one of the best jockeys in the business on board. 8 Miss Domina has a victory at 5 furlongs when last out in August, has a top-rated jockey in the saddle and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Miss Domina to win, Exacta 8-7

Race 5 on Saturday at Saratoga is the six-furlong Prioress Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $250,000 and field of 6. 2 Edie Meeny Miny Mo has two victories at six furlongs, was second when last out in July, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Cilla has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs was a winner when last seen in July and has one of the best in the business in the saddle. 6 Souper Sensational has three victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was second last time out in August and a drop in grade is the difference-maker today. 6 Souper Sensational to win, Exacta 6-2

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 13. 5 CurbstoneGo is the brother of Choate Bridge, debuts from this venue today and has a top-rated jockey in the saddle. 8 NyQuest Nix is the half-brother of Lion Kingdom, was fifth while debuting in July, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 9 OhTwoOhThreeFive has placed each time in two starts, was third last time out in July, and against this group is hard to deny. 9 OhTwoOhThreeFive to win, Exacta 9-5

Race 7 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 7 furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and a field of 11. 1 Trafalgar is the half-brother of Triple Kapalua, debuts today at this venue and finishes amongst the lead group. 3 Ten Gauge is the half-brother of Fast Scene, was second while debuting in July and plays a prominent role today. 8 Galt is the brother of Songbird, has a talented jockey in the saddle and on connections is the one to beat. 8 Galt to win, Exacta 8-3

Race 8 on Saturday at Saratoga is the 1 mile and 1/16 Saranac Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $200,000 and field of 7. 1 Public Sector has three victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in August and has one of the best in the business on board. 2 Like The King has 3 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in July and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Never Surprised has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was second, last time out in January and on these terms and against this group is the one to beat. 4 Never Surprised to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 9 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and a field of 10. 3 Lookin To Fly was a winner when last out in August, has a talented jockey in the saddle, and merits respect from the rest. 7 Freedom Machine has been a winner at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in August but on previous form cannot be overlooked today. 11 Cara’s Dreamer has a victory at 1 mile, was fourth last time out in August, and merits consideration today. 3 Lookin To Fly to win, Exacta 3-11

Race 10 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 6 ½ furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $103,000 and field of 12. 1 Tuggle has a victory at 5 furlongs, was second when last out in June and must be respected by the rest. 3 Ducale was a winner when last seen in July, jockey selection is a big plus, and looks for a second consecutive trip to the winner’s circle today. 9 Crowded Trade has a victory at six furlongs, was third last time out in August and a drop in grade is a positive today. 3 Ducale to win, Exacta 3-9

Race 11 at Saratoga on Saturday is the 1 mile and ⅜ Flower Bowl Stakes for four-year-olds and up with a purse of $600,000 and field of 7. 1 La Signare has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in July and holds solid claims today. 3 War Like Goddess has five victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in August and must be on all shortlists today. 4 My Sister Nat has 3 victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was second last time out in August and merits consideration today. 3 War Like Goddess to win, Exacta 3-1

The 12th and final race on Saturday at Saratoga is the 1 mile and ¼ Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $1,000,000 and field of 6. 1 Forza Di Oro has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in July and plays a prominent role today. 2 Max Player has three victories in races of up to 1 mile and two furlongs, was a winner when last seen in July and merits serious consideration today. 4 Happy Saver has five victories in races of up to 1 mile and two furlongs, was third last time out in July and jockey selection is a big plus. 2 Max Player to win, Exacta 2-1