Mark Hoffman's Saratoga selections - day #10 (8/2) - Record (28-88) $173.10

Race #1

Loyal Shadow - has been razor sharp since breaking her maiden three starts back, will closing late for our "main man" Gary Sciacca!

Lisa Jean - rallied in last two going a bit longer downstate, good wide open betting race!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Mystic City - Pretty Cozy

Race #2

Feels Good - a firster from Linda Rice, most likely the favorite because of her connections.....tough race!

Spa City Lover - another firster starting for a tag, decents works up here.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Queen's Harbor - Jet Fever

Race #3

Mighty Tuff - caught at the wire this level last time out, trainer shows $5.51 ROI in turf sprints.

Adam Rides Again - weakened late going a route turf race last time out, tries turf sprint for the first time.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Conflicted - Zealous Boy

Race #4

Sunday Splitsville (entry) - weakened late after jock dropped whip, drops to claimer. other half of the entry well bred first time starter with bullet works.

It's My Party - first time starter from Kenny McPeak & Win Star Farm, debuts for a tag.....watch the board.

Exotic & multi-race runners : William's Prayer - Barbara (entry)

Race #5

The Roundhouse - a old favorite of mine drops to a career low, should handle these on back class.

Rocketing Returns - drops into claimer off two sharp allowance efforts, trainer looking for a score here.

Exotic & multi-race runners : El Real Madrid - Lofty Banner

Race #6

Redefined - takes needed slight drop off of two tiring efforts as the favorite, fits well here.

Pictural - was the non "rabbit" in the Suburban Handicap last time out, big drop here with turnback to the weeds.......interesting.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Gold Vendetta - Prince Woodman

Race #7

Australis Princess - even effort last time out at this level, slight choice in another wide open event.

Lost At Dawn - goes for new connections today, second best at this level last time out.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Starsilhouette - Mythical Yarn

Race #8

Discreetly Mine - found his best game in last two starts......sprinting, faced some good company this year!

Rule by Night - didn't want any part of two turns in Monmouth stake last time out, beat our Lloydobler in maiden breaker impressively over the winter at this distance.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Essence Hit Man - Latigo Shore

Race #9

Kan N Klear - drops to good spot off of March layoff, I admit chasing this trainer when he puts ANYTHING on the turf.

Hey Babe - steps up and stretches out to a mile today, better form than most here.

Exotic & mutli-race runners : Performing - Zapparition



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