Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Mark Hoffman's Saratoga selections - day #12 (8/5) Record (38-107) $244.80

Race #1

Slip Away - speed merchant threatens to take these gate to wire over the hurdles, the "one to catch".

The Price of Love (entry) - last seen over a year ago on the track....but, only one time ever off-the-board going over the jumps.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Dark Equation - Planets Aligned

Race #2

Skylord - a first time starter from this year's Kentucky Derby winning connections; Todd Pletcher & WinStar Farm.

Wicky Jones - from one of our favorite young sires; Smarty Jones, watch the board on this one.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Saucy Stash - Gangsterontherun

Race #3

Law Enforcement - winner of this same race last year at 7-1, makes third start off layoff.

Driven by Success - hard hitter comes off two straight victories as the favorite, 14 for 20 lifetime career in-the-money.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Legal Consent - Mor Chances

Race #4

Manhattan Fox - turns back to a turf sprint after going longer in his four stateside starts, trainer looking for his first meet win.

Delano - broke maiden first time out impressively with late kick at a price, jock switch to Garrett Gomez today.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Academy Run - Moon Ala Mode

Race #5

Elusive Raven - a half-sister to Curlin Stakes winner; Winslow Homer, may be runner like her brother.

Playing Pirates - held well after attending the pace on opening day in the slop, big experience edge over this group.

Exotic & multi race runners : Maple Forest - Inflation Hedge

Race #6

Swell Party - two sharp effort at Colonial Downs going a marathon turf distance, connections may be overlooked here & are extremely dangerous.

Antrim Shield - even effort in debut, contender from the rail in this spot.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Indianapolis - Temple Fair

Race #7

Sensationalist - first time starter in for bottom tag from the Dutrow barn, watch the board.

Reign of Kings - goes for new connections today off December layoff at Calder, trainer has good stats with layoff horses & dropping into maiden claimer races.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Trust of Honor - Knead the Dough

Race #8

Pulpit Point - makes stateside debut after nearly a year layoff for the Godolphin -royal blue, $7.00 ROI first time in the states with this trainer.

Skipadate - drops into easier spot today after no factor in grade II stake last time out, has a 1st and 2nd over the Spa turf course two years ago.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Summer Patriot - No Inflation

Race #9

Bridgetown - makes belated 3 yr.old start today, was quite good last year & has been working well for seasonal debut.

Flamin' Hot - just missed in overnight turf stake at Monmouth last time out, perfect on the weeds turf sprinting (4 for 4).

Exotic & multi-race runners : That'sthequestion - Dazzled Saint

Race #10

Such Time as This - even effort at Delaware Park last time out in turf sprint, has a very crafty trainer.

Settling Seas - consistent turf runner will make presence felt either near or on the lead.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Ambidaxtrous - Hey Babe


Hoffy's "Horse to Beat" play of the day - Bridgetown (9th)

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