Mark Hoffman's Saratoga selections - day #16 (8/9) Record (47-147) $309.80

Race #1

Sharif Al Medina - weather and AE list has kept this horse from running here at the Spa, seeks third win in a row going in this spot.

Cozy Lion - drops in class and goes from far outside post, best of the rest here.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Risque - Fairway Tom

Race #2

Elusive Tara / Forest Whip (entry) - getting two for one here in next to impossible 2yr.old maiden race on the weeds, watch the board to see who gets bet!

Street Mate - Pletcher / Johnny V. firster.......have fun with this one!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Dixie Julep - Niji's Grand Girl

Race #3

Arena Elvira - gets the call here off 2nd in debut, adds lasix today for second start.

Dubai Dancer / Channel (entry) - Darley Stable duo should both improve today, first half comes off eight month layoff and partner has blinkers off today.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Kinkora - Wild Banshee

Race #4

Joshua Reynolds - rough trip in debut with good effort, bullet work for today from the rail as the lukewarm choice here.

Boisterous - nice effort at 30-1 first time on grass in last start, maybe surface change woke up this runner.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Deflationary Fears - Big Shot

Race #5

Changing Skies - 2nd best in grade II stake going a marathon distance downstate in last start, much easier spot here today.

Casablanca Smile - even effort first time stateside in Colonial Downs stake, has a win & 2nd place finish at this distance.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Ballynoe - Gold d'Oro

Race #6

Redefined - comes back in a week after beating lesser open company runners a week ago, goes from the far outside post today.

Hot Money - 2nd best at this level last time out going a bit shorter, 5 for 7 lifetime in-the-money on the weeds.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Strong Impact - Cayo Hueso

Race #7

Cavello Pazzo - hard hitting gelding is 10 for 13 in-the-money the past two years mostly at this level, very tough here.

Western Tease - undefeated Suffolk shipper won against similar company at Delaware Park in last start, bullet work for today.

Exotic & multi-race runners : More Than a Reason - Caixa Eletronica

Race #8

The Underling - broke maiden in 3yr.old debut at Churchill Downs two months back, gets the slight call here.

Speckled Bird - over 11 months since this runner broke maiden here in very price claimer, may need a race.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Babai Baby - Meridian Mama

Race #9

Ginger Snapit - a first time starter from Dogwood Stable & Todd Pletcher, sure to take money!

Copious Notes - showed speed in debut at 25-1, gets blinkers on today & should be a square price!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Higher Desire - Proud Dame



Hoffy's "Horse to Beat" play of the day - Cavello Pazzo (7th)
(Record (14) 6-5-1)