Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Mark Hoffman's Saratoga selections - day #6 (8/29) Record (16-48) $110.60

Race #1

Mabou - 4 wins in 6 lifetime starts over the hurdles, will be winging it on the front end.

Virginia Minstrel - just won on the flats last time out, trainer has won with six of her seven starters this year (whopping 86%)

Exotic & multi-race runners : Nationbuilder - Quiet Approval

Race #2

Sky Hosoya - drops into maiden claimer for 2nd start, gets blinkers on today.

Kisses From Karen - one of two entries here for Contessa & but coming off turf works, I'd be in a lot of trouble at home if this wasn't one of my selections!

Exotic & multi-race runners : R Bling - Siren's Step

Race #3

High Stakes Player - they paid a LOT of money for this colt as a yearling & now drops to the bottom with claiming tag, blinkers off and may get snatched at this price.

Driven by Fear - makes second start off long layoff today & drops again, has had previous route race experience though.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Tinian Island - Justice Harlan

Race #4

Devil by Design - runs back in overnight stakes after no factor in grade III event, won at this distance here last year.

Southern Accents - looks to be the speed & pace setter of the race, blinkers off today.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Lady Alexander - Unforgotten

Race #5

Dyani - this plodding style maiden is currently 0 for 10 on grass, but did show life last time out versus males, should relish this marathon distance.

Deceive - even effort first weeds but didn't take action at the windows, Phipps runner should be more forwardly placed today.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Gold Collection - Remark

Race #6

Unique Ally - wire to wire breaking maiden at bottom level, logical step with no world beaters here.

D'big cat - drops off the claim after finishing last, broke maiden here wire to wire last year, must not duel with top pick.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Dance Floor Maniac - Redwood Fever

Race # 7

Volcker - main track only entry is top pick if race is off-the-turf, stretches out today.

Nacho Business - bullet works Monmouth shipper comes from good 2 yr.old barn, watch the board.

Exotic & multi-race runners : System Ready - Rise to Glory

Race #8

Beau Choix - gets the slight call here in wide open race, winner of overnight stake at Pimlico on the Preakness undercard.

Lethal Combination - even 3rd in short field Hill Prince Stakes at Belmont , good spot here.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Our Douglas - Fenway Faithful

Race #9

Great Gracie Dane - back versus statebreds after facing open company out-of-town, should be tough here.

Who Is Lady - logical runner-up here with six 2nd place finishes in 19 turf starts.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Exonerated - Lovely Promise

Race #10

Devon Rock - good effort off maiden breaker un Monmouth stake last time out, lightly raced is the key here.

Ad Infinitum - scratched from off-the-turf event last time out, needs to draw into the race today.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Romans Reward - Cherokee Speed

Hoffy's "Horse to Beat" play of the day - Great Gracie Dane (9th)

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