DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Friday, July 16, 2021
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1:05 SAR 1st MIHOS (#2, 3-1) has been an infrequent winner since taking the Much Mach man early on as a 3yo to make it two wins in a row, but he has remained consistent, with his late-running style often working against him; off the claim for Cox, who is 7 for his last 26 with new acquisitions sprinting on dirt in NY (27%, $2.37 ROI), and 5 for his last 9 when adding blinkers first off the claim on dirt (56%, $3.11 ROI). – Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
2:28 GP 2nd MORNING COLORS (#3, 3-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Marty McGee). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
2:49 SAR 4th NOW YUS CANT LEAVE (#6, 8-1) was away from the gate last and then just saved ground without appearing to ever get down to serious business in a learning debut; was bumped back last time before racing on gamely in the stretch after a pace that was holding together; might be the least exposed in a wide-open race as she stretches all the way out. – Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
3:30 GP 4th BREEHAZEL (#5, 10-1) has 8 starts the make her the most experienced of the group; Bobo homebred has met some decent types when recording the best BSFs in here; good as any, you’d guess. – Marty McGee | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
4:29 SAR 7th MUSED (#6, 6-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Mike Beer). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
4:50 WO 1st STERLING ICE (#7, 8-1) wired $7.5K maidens convincingly with a career best 60 Beyer in his second appearance of the meet. He could be the dominant speed again in this $5K NW2 tilt with Santos back riding for trainer Mike Wright. – Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:04 GP 7th The May 22 clunker for MEADE (#5, 5-1) seems forgivable, now that he’s had some 8 weeks to regroup and now that he drops out of more demanding starters when risked for this open $10K tag; post-Claiming Crown, he strung together 4 real nice ones for The Big O; best foot forward makes him a real threat in what’s a typically competitive race for the level. – Marty McGee | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:39 SAR 9th THERAPIST (#4, 8-1) was outkicked without Lasix off the layoff two back, perhaps a troubling sign for a horse that had previously been excellent when fresh, especially over that course and distance; still has the races to strongly contend vs. this field, and will likely be a price here after receiving an odd ride and running much better than it looks behind VALUE PROPOSITION last time. – Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
6:22 WO 4th GENDRAGON (#10, 8-1) rallied three-wide from seventh to finish a solid second at 24-1 when debuting in a five-furlong Tapeta dash. The son of Hunters Bay doesn’t have much turf breeding, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see him prevail in the seven-furlong turf sprint. – Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
8:00 DMR 7th MCWHERTER (#10, 6-1) is on his way up; winner of his last two starts with a decent figure last out. He won by three-quarters, the runner-up finished seven clear of third. With a pressing trip MCWHERTER can post a minor upset. – Brad Free | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets