Thursday, August 26, 2010

Mark Hoffman's Saratoga selections - day #31 (8/27) : Record 88-288 ($599.10)


Race #1

Uncle T Seven - this very versatile NY bred comes into this dirt sprint off of a sharp try on grass last time out, should be closing late.

Driven by Success - 2nd best in statebred overnight stake here last time on a sloppy track, the "class" and possible speed of this race.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Law Enforcement - Groomedforvictory

Race #2

Roderick - splashed home in the slop as the odds-on favorite breaking maiden here, should handle first try versus winners.

One Turn Eddie - comes off short layoff after being claimed in last race, shows bullet work & trainer has 50% success first time off-the-claim.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Julie's Ina Frenzy - Reading Group

Race #3

Pawleys Porch - just missed in maiden claimer debut here earlier in the meet, steps up slightly.......but, can handle theses off that effort.

Grand Strategy - drops into maiden claimer after two dull efforts recently, these same connections have a runner entered in tomorrow's Travers Stakes.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Systemic Risk - Honour the Deputy

Race #4

Modern Cowboy - game effort last time out at Monmouth, late bloomer chooses this easier spot than tomorrow's "big" 3yr.old race.

Trickmeister - races first time for IEAH Stables & Rick Dutrow, speedy three year old is undefeated and will be the "odds-on / horse to beat" in this short field.

Exotic & multi-race runner : Our Dark Knight

Race #5

Excited - scratched from Wednesday's spot for this start, regally bred first time starter goes for crafty connections looking to the future.

Tiz My Time - returns to the maiden ranks after trying stakes company overseas in last start, can't take this one at a really short price though!

Exotic & multi-race runners : System Ready - Parting Words

Race #6

Tall Poppi - just missed last time out at this level with late close, gets the call here.

Billy Bear - statebred goes from turf to dirt and tries open company condition today, fits well here.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Not for Money - Mr. Madison

Race #7

Upgrade - just broken maiden at Monmouth in last start, rock solid on the weeds with only one off-the-board finish.

Quick Delivery - came from the clouds in last start to just get up for victory in N2L claimer over the course, his late kick should be felt again today.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Targhee Pass - Freshman Dorm

Race #8

Counterspy - even effort last time out at this distance & level here, key jockey switch today to great grass rider.

Hear the Footsteps - this statebred just broke maiden for Linda Rice in last start here at this distance, must draw into the body of the race though.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Scorper - Overlap

Race #9

Sudden War - scratched from a easier spot on Wednesday for this grade II event, turns back in distance a bit, can sit the perfect stalking trip plus.....will be a price!

Get Stormy - got on a roll here last summer did this son of Stormy Atlantic & only been off the board once since then, will set the fractions as the pace setter and is the "one to catch".

Exotic & multi-race runners : Whatsthescript - Rogue Victory

Race #10

Fandangle - set the pace first time out on the weeds in last start here, gets tricky outside post....IF she draws into the race from the AE list.

Holy Place - pressed the pace running 2nd going a route distance on the weeds here in last start, turns back to a sprint today.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Brampton - Lady Chesterfield


Hoffy's "Horse to Beat" play of the day (11-27) - Pawleys Porch (3rd)

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