The final Downs After Dark card is Friday, with first post at 6 p.m. Eastern and continuing until almost 11, when the last of 10 races is set to go off. Skies are clear at this writing Friday morning, though weather forecasts call for the possibility of scattered showers late in the afternoon and into the evening.
How many chances should a bettor give a low-odds runner before raising the white flag? That is the question facing horseplayers who backed the 2-year-old Sky Preacher in his first two starts – an odds-on runner-up debut and a disappointing fourth at 5-2 next out.
BreezeFigs Quick-Pix for Saturday, June 28 by Bob Fierro and Jay Kilgore.
After heavy rainfall, Wednesday night’s turf events were scrapped, but a dry Thursday should lead to the return of turf racing on this nine-race card. The portable rail is in lane 2, and the course should offer firm footing.
For many, Saturdays are dinner-and-movie nights, or something similar. Horseplayers are a different breed, though, and might find something else more attractive late this Saturday evening – the pick three at Prairie Meadows.
DRF Plus handicapping analysis for Churchill Downs on Friday, June 27.
There are some very important stakes on both coasts Saturday, although not all of the big races will necessarily be good betting races. Some value could be had, however, in the Firecracker, Iowa Oaks, and Royal Heroine
DRF Plus handicapping analysis for Santa Anita on Friday, June 27.
DRF Plus handicapping analysis for Belmont on Friday, June 27.
DRF Plus closer looks for Santa Anita on Friday, June 27.
