Sunday, September 5, 2010

Mark Hoffman’s Saratoga selections - day #40 (9/6) : Record 115-382 ($788.40)

Race #1

Sextant - drops to 25k straight claimer for Linda Rice with bullet work on turf training course, won for this price two back.

Hangingonaprayer – comes off two straight wins in a row versus allowance company downstate, although 0 for 4 at the distance & 0 for 3 at the Spa!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Silent Stalk – Fiona Freud

Race #2

Yankee Fortune – sharp victory over the track last time out first time versus winners, goes from the rail & turns back slightly.

Good Prospect - two even efforts over the course in last two starts, right there again.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Quick to Charm – Billions Boy

Race #3

Song of Broadway - drops to the bottom off of decent 3rd in last start, best of this weak group.

Shuttle Craft - first time starter for barn looking for first victory of the meet, chance to get off the “duck” here.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Lady Alma – Glance My Way

Race #4

Awakino Cat – three for three in overnight stake victories here on this surface & distance, can’t get pass him!

Affirmatif - got nailed late downstate in last start, a career underachiever though.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Ravalo – Mitigation

Race #5

Aruna - first time stateside for Graham Motion, last start was in group I competition.

Picture Hat - chased the pace for 3rd in first start last time out in U.S. debut, beware of the “Euro-bounce” second time around.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Crazy Catlady – Biz Jet

Race #6

Perregaux - closed slightly turf sprinting in debut while racing greenly, stretches out today.

Willy Pay - rough trip in debut tiring late, wide open youngster event!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Rogue Romance – Associate

Race #7

Baby Me – closed like a rocket at 27-1 in debut, had all sorts of trouble in that start.

Come a Callin – all sorts of trouble also when bet in debut, winner of that race won as the “good thing”.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Centering – Niji’s Grand Girl

Race #8

Gitchee Goomie - just missed in both recent starts downstate turf sprinting, blinkers off today.

Australis Princess – wired a group last time out in optional claimer, back in allowance ranks today off the sharp victory.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Nurse Dolce – Tutti Va Bene

Race #9

Boys At Tosconova – completely aired by 12 lengths first time Dutrow as the odds-on favorite, could be a “monster”?

Stay Thirsty – this son of Bernardini broke maiden impressively here wire to wire in 2nd start, might have the best long term future.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Wine Police – Printing Press

Race #10

Striking Dancer – scratched from spot on Saturday for this longer distance event, should relish the added distance.

Forever Together – hard hitting mare looks to have lost a step, but still…..is right there in every graded event!

Exotic & multi-race runners : Casablanca Smile – Keertana

Race #11

East Indies - rallied 3rd with tough trip in debut, adds lasix for second start.

Voodoo Storm – even effort in debut turf sprinting, gets the added distance today & improves.

Exotic & multi-race runners : Shadow Wood – Iwannaiwannaiwanna



Hoffy’s “Horse to Beat” play of the day (13-36) - SONG OF BROADWAY (3rd)

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