After spending the past three mornings watching the same prospective Belmont Stakes starters go through virtually the same routines, there finally was some welcomed diversity during training hours at the main track Friday, with some relevant activity also taking place over at the training track during the course of the session.
DRF Plus handicapping analysis for Santa Anita on Saturday, May 31.
DRF Plus handicapping analysis for Belmont on Saturday, May 31.
DRF Plus closer looks for Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 31.
DRF Plus closer looks for Santa Anita on Saturday, May 31.
DRF Plus closer looks for Belmont on Saturday, May 31.
After posting Beyer Speed Figures of 95 or better in his first four races this year, Dawly (race 3, $5.50) broke through with the first triple-digit figure of his career, receiving a 103 after winning the $80,000 optional claiming feature by better than three lengths.
We’re fast and firm for a nine-race card that features a two-day carryover in the pick six.
Churchill Downs is back racing with its usual mid-afternoon card beginning at 2:45 p.m. Friday after taking Thursday off after a card Monday, Memorial Day.
The Friday pick six at Santa Anita begins with $407,077, thanks to a two-day carryover from Memorial Day weekend. New money Friday could top $2 million. It’s worth taking a shot.
