Sunday, August 1, 2010

Mark Hoffman’s Saratoga selections – day #9 (8/1) Record (26-78) $161.60

Race #1

Acquried Cat – this hard hitting statebred turf sprinter boasts fine record in these type races, has won 5 out of 7 at this level.

Elegant Bess – beaten by top in last two starts finishing 3rd, her late kick will be felt.

Exotic & multi-race runners - Lost Without You – Zip by You

Race #2

Miss Dora – second best off the trainer switch, has an edge with that effort.

Abide – first time starter from the Asmussen barn, watch the board

Exotic & multi-race runners - Witchy One – Fancy Point

Race #3

Notell – rallied in debut late at 19-1, should improve off that effort.

Considerate – tired late after clear stretch lead in last two starts with blinkers on, beginning to look like a professional maiden.

Exotic & multi-race runners - I Dreamt I Was – New York Kitten

Race #4

Stormin Bolt – tired as the favorite going a mile last time out, returns sprinting today.

Fenway Faithful – throw out last start on the weeds, looking to recapture 2 yr.old form.

Exotic & multi-race runners - Erie’s Run – Six Flings

Race #5

Atlantic Beauty – drops from maiden special weights to claimer in second career start, flashed speed in her debut.

Alwaysinmydreams – another runner showed more speed with addition of blinkers added, should be in the mix.

Exotic & multi-race runners - Magical Feeling – Aprilmayjune

Race #6

It’s Tea Time – even effort as lukewarm favorite grade III turf event last time out, gets a slight edge here.

Loxy Lady – been kicking around in this condition forever, has a 1st and two 2nd place finishes here at the Spa.

Exotic & multi-race runners - Silk Route – Queen Hazel

Race #7

Pinckney Hill – had a rough trip in the grade I – Manhatten Handicap last time out, drops back in distance today.

Get Stormy – had five race win streak snapped in last start north of the border, speed from the inside will lead the way.

Exotic & multi-race runners - Public Speaker – Radical Sabbatical

Race #8

Winaholic – even 3rd at Belmont in good allowance race last start, this runner has been a work in progress.

Citrus Kid – last seen during the winter at the Fairgrounds in grade III prep race, a lot was hoped for this colt & things haven’t panned out.

Exotic & multi-race runners - Winslow Homer – Miner’s Reserve

Race #9

Tasty Temptation – interesting Woodbine shipper tries “real” dirt for the first time today, may be overlooked here.

Unrivaled Belle – 2nd best as the beaten favorite last time out, “horse to beat” off current form in this group.

Exotic & multi-race runners - Malibu Prayer – Starship Angel

Race #10

My Two Cents – caught at the wire after clear lead in last start, lightly raced edge over this group.

Jacky Juice – drops into this claimer off of troubled debut, the best of the rest here.

Exotic & multi-race runners - Sammy’s Goodasgold – Karakorum Jete


Hoffy’s “Horse to Beat” play of the day – ATLANTIC BEAUTY (5TH)

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