Mark Hoffman's Saratoga selections - day #4 (7/26) Record (6-30) $31.00

Race #1

Always On the Move - just missed at same level in statebred class last time out, the first of the lower level races this meet.

Devilish Due - comes in from Presque Isle Downs and drops after even effort as favorite, makes sixth different track appearance in 11 lifetime starts.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Moon Nistle - Full Tilt Noogie

Race #2

Primed to Be Ready - even effort in statebred starter allowance last time out, this time it's the girls & Contessa sweeps the early ten beaten claimer double!

Zippy Larry - drops in class after winning first time in NY at Belmont Park , fits well in this spot.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Taza - By the Sky

Race #3

Giant Moon - chased Haynesfield (Suburban winner) last time out for 2nd, sure to see this group of horses face each other at least a few more times this meet!

Mighty Morris - throw out last race versus open company at Monmouth, goes for new trainer today & back against own kind.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Slevin - Ruffino

Race #4

Sweat Shop - sharp effort off long layoff in last start, shows bullet work for this.

Bird Empire - pulled up in last start at Churchill Downs , just missed in previous race & drops to claimer today.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Avenging - Pacific Palisades

Race #5

Queen of the Creek - nice 3 yr.old filly faces elders today in this optional claimer, bullet work over the Spa turf course.

Diamond Dina - stretches out after turf sprinting in last two, consistent as they come on the weeds (14 for 25 lifetime in the money)

Exotic & multi-race runners : Firey Red - Sweetest Song

Race #6

Bernie's Pal - weakened late holding 2nd as the favorite entry last time out, this is Linda Rice's specialty!

Electra's Ego - similar effort as top pick in her last, runs for new trainer today.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Nice and Naughty - Mississippi Too

Race #7

Platinumplus - won as the favorite at similar level last time out, timid call in wide open race.

Southside Babe - won turf sprinting in last & now stretches out, I know a few of these gals on the other side of the river!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Double Dinghy Day - It's Not for Love

Race #8

Checklist - even effort last time out in Monmouth stake as the favorite, gets class relief here.

Endless Circle - seeks fourth in a row for the "red hot" Rudy R. , will his magic work at the Spa? we shall see......

Exotic & multi-race runners : Dr. W - Hull

Race #9

Lamar Valley - just missed versus slightly tougher at Monmouth, fits well here.

Brad's Kitten - a firster from the Ramsey's and Ward, need not be anything special.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Pico Dinero - Evenforever


Hoffy's "Horse to Beat" play of the day - Queen of the Creek (5th)