Sunday, August 22, 2010

Mark Hoffman's Saratoga selections - day #27 (8/22) : Record 72-251 ($510.80)

Race #1

Vicarious - goes from turf to dirt for the "Chief", 7 for 9 on a "off track" surface.

Kaffiend - could be the "main" speed turning back in distance today, handles "off" going as well!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Rumors of Glory & A Smart Judge

Race #2

Scale - throw out last two races on the weeds, drops in class for Linda Rice & looks well spotted here.

Bricklayer - another dropping to find the right spot, well thought of as a 2yr.old last season.....but never pan out.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Jim's Applemartini - Smooth Transition

Race #3

Hillswick - 2nd best in the slop on opening day finale, steps up in class for trainer looking to get his first victory here at the Spa this meet.

Kid Tornado - drops from straight allowance company to the N2L 35k, broke maiden in first try at Philly Park on a sloppy track by over 12 lengths.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Indian Bob - W.W.'s Lady's Man

Race #4

Check the Label - comes into this race off of three straight graded stakes victories, found a soft spot here.

No Explaining - rallied in the Lake George Stakes prep for this event, handles turf with a little "give" in it.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Hatheer - It's Tea Time

Race #5

Fiddler's Chaparito - broke his maiden last time out in a "off-the-turf" event on a "good" track, right back here on EITHER surface!

Fight for VLT's - the challenger for top selection if race comes off the turf.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Hear the Footsteps - Midnight Mass

Race #6

Accredit - shipper drops in class while facing much better early this year and last, shows 5 wins in 6 starts on a wet surface.

Rocketing Returns - turns back from a route distance to a sprint today, faces slightly better today & handles the "off" going.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Belo Sorte - Cave's Valley

Race #7

Lion Knight - in for a tag debuting for George Weaver, gets a 415 Tomlinson wet track number.

I Waited Patiently - Linda Rice firster may come out running.

Exotic & multi-race runners : For Wes - Disco Capote

Race #8

Close to the Vest - last seen with a even effort in the mud last Fall, finds good spot for return today.

Aquino - gets the top selection here if race is switched to the main track, look for jockey switch though if running.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Big Push - Pygmalion

Race #9

My Honey Laurie - trainer would be very happy if this race comes off-the-turf, 2nd best in the mud on off-the-turf event three starts back.

Fastish - two even efforts on dirt, stretches out & tries grass today....... maybe!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Considerate - Poppy Day

Race #10

Fancy Point - rough trip in debut, gets key jockey switch today and shows bullet work for possible grass try today.

Empress of Gold - rates a look if gets into race, big wet track breeding!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Street Chimes & Tapit Dancer



Hoffy's "Horse to Beat" play of the day (23) 8-9-1 : Accredit (6th)

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