Friday, August 27, 2010

Mark Hoffman's Saratoga selections - day #32 TRAVERS Day (8/28) : Record 89-298 ($608.90)


Race #1

Cocalero - after having impressive debut on my birthday (5/8) versus the likes of Dee Tee Stables own; Lloydobler, endured a wide trip next start stretching out to a mile, returns to sprint today & races in Godolphin blue for this start.

Aspire - no factor on a sloppy sealed racing surface opening day as the favorite, makes third start off layoff in this spot.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Maximus Ruler - Litigation Risk


Race #2

Blazing Along - California shipper set the pace tiring late to hold 3rd in debut, at least Bob Baffert thought enough of this one to bring her to Saratoga !

Promise Me a Cat - rallied late at a juicy price (12-1) in career debut, steady works since then.

Exotic & multi-race runners : With the Current - Malibu Cougar

Race #3

Forum - just missed in turf debut last time out as the lukewarm favorite, gets the slight call here.

Film Making - a son of Storm Cat out of the mare; Film Maker making his career debut, my dad would have bet this one for sure!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Peb Hughes - Big Bentley

Race #4

Dos Hombres - taking a shot with this new face here at 8-1 morning line odds, races well in the non-winners claiming ranks, but has problems getting over the statebred straight allowance condition, his 4 wins stick out here!

The Noz - broke maiden in wire to wire fashion in second career start, lightly raced is the key here with this group!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Talk Therapy - New Pais

Race #5

Uncle Mo - one of 10 first time 2 yr.old starters here, the connections here are the pick "on top".

Research Report - Violette firster, this race is your typical high class baby maiden race carded each year on Travers Day.

Exotic & multi-race runners : King Congie - Risk Drag

Race #6

City Train - chased around the track for 2nd last time out here, although needs to draw into the race today.

Chingachgook - 2nd best as beaten favorite again in last two starts, 0 for 5 and counting......

Exotic & multi-race runners : Treasure Trunk - Headingtothecity

Race #7

War Hoot - just missed last time out versus similar on a yielding turf course, gets the timid choice here.

En Fuego - rallied at this distance last start here, barn has had a "cold"meet.

Exotic & multi-race runners : More Than Willing - Premium Gold

Race #8

Maram - weakened late versus grade I competition last time out, this distance suits her better today.

Phola - no factor last time out after recent good efforts this spring, should bounce back today.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Mekong Melody - Dynaslew

Race #9

Katy Now - turns back from a route distance and returns sprinting today, equally matched group assembled here.

Touching Beauty - last seen winning the grade III Comely at Aqueduct going a mile, good spot for her return today.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Kid Kate - Beyondallboundarys

Race #10

Jessica Is Back - hard hitting mare comes off grade I victory at Calder last time out, consistent as they come (17) 7-6-2 the last 2 years.

Warbling - had a rough start last time out in the Honorable Miss prep race for this event, needs alert getaway with her speed.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Informed Decision - Rightly So

Race #11

Discreetly Mine - ran a "hole in the wind" last start in the Amsterdam Stakes prep for today, sprinting is his game and right now he is at the top of it!

Hurricane Ike - sharp win at Churchill on a muddy sealed track in the one mile Derby Trial this spring, shows bullet works at Del Mar for today's start.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Bulldogger - D'Funnybone

Race #12

Ice Box - will the Ice Box that ran so good in the Kentucky Derby show up? or will he not make his presence felt again???? looking at all the speed signed on to this race, his late closing kick should be felt , gets jockey change also to Julian Leparoux for today.


Fly Down - somewhat troubled trip last time out in the Jim Dandy Stakes as the lukewarm favorite, gets one more chance with me today.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Afleet Express - First Dude - Trappe Shot

Race #13

Pretty Cozzy - drops N2L 25k claimer today after even efforts versus statebred allowance company, gets the slight call here.

Glory Chaser - 2nd best at this level last time out, this race wraps up a VERY long and hopefully profitable day!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Moonwalk Beauty - Z Cats Meow



Hoffy's "Horse to Beat" play of the day (11-28) - Discreetly Mine (11th)

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