DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Friday, January 28, 2022

Daily Racing Form has served as the most trusted source of news and information about the sport since 1894, and moving forward we have decided to provide a free daily playbook – something that both hardcore horseplayers and casual observers can reference to get informed of each day’s action.

12:30 GP 1st Normally post 12 might be considered a disadvantage in Tapeta sprints such as today's opener but the way the course has been playing lately could turn into an edge for speedy WHERE'S JOEY (#12, 6-1) who might just work out a nice stalking trip outside the other speed types while well spotted on drop to this level behind much better including recent $35K starter winner Richy in synthetic bow. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

12:43 TAM 2nd JACKSON STRONG (#5, 9-2) is a DRF Best Bet (Kenny Peck). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

1:13 TAM 3rd COLORS (#6, 6-1) debuts for trainer Antonio Machado, who wins at a very strong rate with firsters, especially in maiden claimers; the dam and her lone starter (Our Stuie) only managed maiden wins but both of those victories came on the turf. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

1:20 AQU 3rd ROSEMARY POTATOES (#2, 9-2) is a DRF Best Bet (Mike Beer). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

1:30 OP 1st FREER (#9, 5-1) is making his first start since November, but he has recency on a number of top contenders in this spot. He also has speed, and the outside draw might give Arrieta options. -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

2:13 TAM 5th RIPLEY EFFECT (#4, 15-1) didn't break well in that turf debut last time and that cost her, as she made a premature bid down the backstretch and ultimately flattened out late; takes the blinkers off now, a positive angle for trainer Kathleen O'Connell, and she may be able to spring the upset given a clean getaway. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

2:25 TUP 3rd A DIME FOR ME (#7, 6-1) did run a little better last out. She broke dead last two back and then went 7 wide on top of that. She adds 1 1/2 furlongs for this and draws outside. That is all well and good but the fact that new connections find a spot where this horse can't be claimed says the most especially off the voided claim. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

2:32 GP 5th CONVERTER (#7, 5-1) getting ample class relief to finally get back on winning track especially if able to shake loose early, control things as expected on front end. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

2:48 AQU 6th NINTH HOUR (#7, 6-1) scored a front-running win two back over Anything Pazible, who shipped here a few starts later to defeat entry-level allowance rivals at a price, then got caught up contesting the pace in a race that fell apart last time; returns to NY at the right level and can be effective without the lead if required. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

4:16 LRL 9th CHAMBO (#6, 6-1) seems well-spotted stretching out around two turns and dropping to the dime. Career-best effort came three back when going sprint to a one-turn mile as he gamely chased gate-to-wire winner Plamen. Hung out very wide in the early going two starts back, then failed to kick on over speed-friendly track in a race where the top two finishers ran 1-2 most of the way around. -Dan Illman | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

4:20 AQU 9th KOOSMAN (#11, 8-1) bombed after chasing a good pace when last seen in October but thought he ran better than it may appear in his debut when getting held up in traffic for a long way after a bump at the start; one more chance as he drops while also racing as a new gelding. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

4:28 TUP 7th HEIR (#6, 5-1) has improved his turf Beyer speed figure in every grass start. His turf breeding is simply great with his Tomlinson of 350. Recent work...check. Good post...check. New rider...no problem. Versatile style rounds out the appeal. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

4:42 GP 9th CENTSLESS DRAMA (#10, 6-1) gets tepid call in final with Irad taking call, figures on or with lead throughout. Expecting improvement on drop to this level. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

5:13 OP 9th SUMMER SHOES (#11, 8-1) outran her odds last time when second in her debut and the start came against open foes. She now gets her first shot with Arkansas-breds with the meet on at Oaklawn. -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

7:20 WBS (Harness) 2nd CUTTING CLASS (#2, 5/2) was re-claimed by Moreau who won with him two starts back and he should be the controlling speed in this race; top call. – Garnet Barnsdale | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

8:15 YR (Harness) 5th QUALITY BUD (#3, 5/1) seemed to be in a good spot last week but they cancelled. Veteran gelding finds another live spot tonight facing a weak group of NW5000 types. – Matt Rose | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

10:10 MED (Harness) 11th CHIPLOSIVE (#5, 3/1) improved a bit last week on the class drop and now he takes another very meaningful step down the ladder. He's supposed to win for a barn that does well with these class-droppers. – Derick Giwner | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets