Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Mark Hoffman's Saratoga selections - day #5 (7/28) Record (12-39) $75.00

Race #1

Hittin the Note - weakened late after clear lead going a mile downstate last time out, turns back to a sprint today.

Steal the Shot - even effort behind top pick stablemate , Schosberg duo tough to beat here as uncoupled entry.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Zosogood - Fortunate Run

Race #2

E Street - two solid efforts out-of-town for the runner-up position, obviously named after the "posse" on the hill in Fort Plain.

Grosse Pointe Anne - last seen four months ago at Gulfstream Park versus slightly tougher, has best Beyer fig here.

Exotic & multi-race runners - Saint Jen - Shalaka

Race #3

Aquino - has steadily dropped down the claiming ladder since victory here in the first race on the 2008 Travers card, won last time out easily as the odds-on favorite, back class edge vs. theses.

Not for Money - Dutrow trainee takes drop after even effort last time out, this guy has had health issues missing all of last year racing.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Motown Shuffle - Kiln Creek

Race #4

Quick Delivery - drops to optional claimer after no factor first time versus winners, slight call here in wide open event.

On Vacation - just missed versus similar company downstate turf sprinting, this trainer / jockey duo are tough!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Nacho Corona - Motion Play

Race #5

Hunny of a Tour - interesting Suffolk shipper that has shown speed in his career, no world beaters here & will be a price, with just six starters this year; her trainer has two victories. bombs away in this race!

Greens N Beans - no factor at Monmouth Park first time versus winners, this pick is for the "Clam"!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Money Charger - Great Cliff

Race #6

Much Fanfare - rallied for this number downstate first time on the weeds, barn off to a red hot Saratoga start.

Truth Will Tell - drops slightly after even effort first time on grass at Monmouth, blinkers on today.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Conspicuous - Kiss of Fire

Race #7

Coronation Day - rallied late downstate and gets nice outside post to run the speed down, fits well here.

Count Catamount - my thinking is he'll set the pace with my third selection, hopefully both will be around to round out the exotic plays.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Dunvegan - Mississippi Hippie

Race #8

Neon Light - German invader first time stateside, 3rd in group II stake as the favorite in her last start, this trainer good with moves like this, adds lasix first time also.

Strike It Rich - seeks fourth win in a row, gate to wire in last two stake victories at Monmouth Park , the one to beat!

Exotic & multi-race runners : House of Grace - Dynazaper

Race #9

Broken Dreams - nipped at the wire in turf debut sprint at Churchill Downs last start, Kentucky based trainer means business here at the Spa.

Royal Fortune - runner-up even effort last time out, figures to get a piece here.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Easy Ashley - Always a Party



Hoffy's "Horse to Beat" play of the day - E Street (2nd)

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