Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Mark Hoffman's Saratoga selections - day #35 (9/1) : Record 97-332 $685.70


Race #1

King Andrew - just missed last time out at this level, a preview race of things to come when NYRA heads back downstate.

Ramsgate - just got up in time last start in non-winners of 1 in a year condition, back to straight claimers today.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Surfing Ian - Felinefelon

Race #2

Pletcher (entry) - two for the price of one in this 35k claimer both for Repole Stable as Todd tries to wrap up the 2010 Saratoga training title.

Major Molly - But meanwhile, Linda Rice makes a late charge to catch him in defending her title from last year with this runner.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Salsa Bullet - Blessed Moon

Race #3

Flourish - rallied going shorter in last start, looks like graduation day in this marathon event.

Deceive - even effort racing 2nd all the way around the track last time out, famous trainer was a longshot winner on Sunday afternoon!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Up in Lights - Mitigate

Race #4

Regal Ransom - my Kentucky Derby selection from 2009 makes second start of a layoff, has the speed to take these wire to wire.

Cool Coal Man - consistent as they come for Nick Zito, has bullet work for today's start.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Giant Moon - Bad Action

Race #5

Peat Bay - 2nd best turf sprinting as the lukewarm favorite in last start, stretches out to a mile today.

Naughty You - rallied for 2nd also in last start going this distance, tough to separate these two picks.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Arr Pirates Booty - Stroke

Race #6

Run to Grand Ave. - sharp winner in N2L / 10k claimer last time out, fits well in this beaten claimers spot.

Talk to Nick - drops in class after showing speed versus slightly richer in last, dangerous from the rail.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Dance Floor Maniac - Devilish Due

Race #7

Obviously Tuesday - obviously a day late with this one.......but, it is Linda Rice with a first time, statebred on the grass!

Really Boring - a Matz first time starter from the outside, watch the board.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Precious Metal - Power Dreams

Race #8

Lauren Byrd - was flying late while breaking maiden in turf sprint downstate, should love the added distance today.

Arch Support - wire to wire as the favorite first time turf route in maiden breaker, the one to catch here?

Exotic & multi-race runners : Kathmanblu - Dos Luna

Race #9

Winthrop House - rallied in last start at same distance & class, turns the tables today versus same group.

Matt's a Giant - defeated top pick at 13-1 last time out with a better trip, won't see that price on him today!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Crowned General - Sly

Race #10

Eldokori - nearly stole the race last time out getting caught late, can wire this group today.

The Roundhouse - disappointed in last start, my old friend tries the weeds today & I MUST pick him :)

Exotic & multi-race runners : Stream of Gold - Sharps Island



Hoffy's "Horse to Beat" play of the day -
10 cent superfecta box special (9th) : 2/3/4/10

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