DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Friday, July 29, 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.

1:05 SAR 1^st BOLD LOOKER (#6, 8-1) is a DRF Best Bet. – Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race

1:37 SAR 2^nd LOZ (#10, 6-1) did some running despite still looking green in his turf debut from an outside post back in April; stretched out for his return and lost position while trying to go forward from the rail to wind up last, after which he could not get involved; chance to improve as he drops with blinkers on. – Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race

2:00 MTH 1^st DUBROVNIK (#2, 8-1) was caught behind a controlled pace in that last one as well as in his other dirt try over this track, and he ran well enough under the circumstances; needs pace -- and a few other breaks – if #5 MAKING IT runs to his best Beyers but he may be the right value play against the heavy favorite. - Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race

3:13 SAR 5^th MAD MAGIC (#4, 8-1) debuted sprinting on dirt, where he lacked speed to wind up outrun in his last before coming wide and putting in a good finish without threat; claimed out of that race and moved right over turf with pedigree as the first foal from his dam, who is sister to grade 1-placed turf router Globetrotter and stakes-winning turf sprinter Slew’s Exchange. – Mike beer | Get PPs for this race

4:02 GP 3^rd HER GREATNESS (#5, 15-1) is a DRF Best Bet. – Marty McGee | Get PPs for this race

4:43 WO 8^th BABY DRIVER (#2, 20-1) is a DRF Best Bet. – Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race

4:48 MTH 7^th MR. ROUNDTREE (#4, 6-1) has steady figures and seems to have the right running style for this route, as there seems to be a good amount of pace in this field and the closers should be well set up; does like to run 2nd but given the right set up and a clean trip he figures to be rolling late. - Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race

5:16 MTH 8^th (#5, 3-1) WINE TIME is a DRF Best Bet - Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race

5:46 GP 6^th Decent try off the 9-week layoff by FARM BOY (#7, 4-1) seems enough to recommend him in this synth starter route; gonna need to step it up a tad, but a clean stalking trip can help get him home after assuming a smooth rhythm under Chantal. | Get PPs for this race

7:20 MED (Harness) 4^th VILLAGE CHAMP (#5, 8-1) had no shot last time from post 9. He drops back to the level of his last win, draws well, and he needs a top effort to make next week’s final; all systems go! – Derick Giwner | Get PPs for this race

7:30 DMR 2^nd FOREVER MO (#3, 6-1) drops from open $25K claiming/starter into a $32K claiming turf mile restricted to horses that have not won a race this year. Notwithstanding the higher claim price, this is a class drop. ‘MO misfired last out, his close fourth two back against better might be fast enough to win this. – Brad Free | Get PPs for this race

9:05 WBS (Harness) 7^th ANDY OVER (#3, 8-1) should be shooting for a threepeat here but a pylon violation two starts back prevents that opportunity. He is razor-sharp and he gets the nod to win his second race this week. – Garnet Barnsdale | Get PPs for this race