Thursday, August 12, 2010

Mark Hoffman's Saratoga selections - day #19 (8/13) Record (54-174) $413.60

Race #1

Winthrop House - consistent turf sprinter sports 5 for 6 record in-the-money at this "overused" distance and it's Linda Rice! bet he's the favorite here.

Crowned General - won at similar level over the track last time out as the favorite, right back here.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Matt's a Giant - Sly

Race #2

Sweet William - set the pace routing on the grass in last start here, turf to dirt with class drop and return to sprint, should be the speed.

Wildcat Stevie - drops a notch again after even effort in troubled debut, better today

Exotic & multi-race runners : Flying Gang - Wascally Rabbit

Race #3

Torrone - sharp maiden win in second lifetime start at Belmont last time out, gets the call here in this statebred overnight stake.

Healthy Debate - enters race with four straight victories out-of-town, speed from the outside.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Freud's Notebook - Tapaline

Race #4

Scorper - broke maiden in last start and was claimed by crafty connections, 7 for 9 in-the-money on the weeds gives him the edge here!

Eager Leader - no factor versus better last time out, drops to a much easier spot today.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Voodoouthinkur - She's Not Easy

Race #5

Sweat Shop - tired late as the lukewarm favorite last time out at this level, shorten up a sixteenth today.

General Song - drops in class and stretches out after even effort as the favorite in last start, will be bet for these connections.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Implied Odds - Naughty You

Race #6

Last Out of Panama - placed 2nd in turf sprint stake at Colonial Downs in debut appearance, back versus maidens with blinkers on & stretches out.

Surf Cast - well bred runner goes from dirt to turf and stretches out, watch the board.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Derby Kitten - Air Support

Race #7

Nordic Truce- just missed in grade III stakes in last start at Belmont, solid turf record.

Interactif - runner-up going longer in Colonial Downs stake behind Paddy O'Prado, turf is this horses game!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Krypton - Paris Vegas

Race #8

Active Trader - drops from special weights to claimer with blinkers on today, his effort two back at Monmouth wins this race today.

Splendid Behavior - set the pace and tired at this level in last start over the track, watch for equipment change today.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Consort - Humilarity

Race #9

Jackie Juice / Feldberg (entry) - willing to take either half of the entry because one part will scratch, wide open event here.

Satin Jet - 2nd best in first three tries, will she make it a quad-four????

Exotic & multi-race runners : Mardi Belle - Magdalena Girl


Hoffy's "Horse to Beat " play of the day - Scorper (4th)

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