DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Friday, September 1, 2023
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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.
1:10 SAR 1st SONOFASHIP (#3, 6-1) made his first four starts on dirt without winning, though he had speed in those races and was competitive each time, including that last one vs. Louisiana-bred stakes horses; switches to turf with enough pedigree to be better on this surface. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
2:14 GP 4th READYSEEKGO (#3, 5-1) comes here sharp including a game win over $12,500 foes on this track at this trip July 31, a run that looks even better when you note 2 he beat came right back to win. Davey saw fit to claim him and is 1 for her last 2 (50%) first off a claim. -Michael Hammersly | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
2:33 WO 4th UNEXPECTED OUTCOME (#1, 10-1) parlayed a lovely stalking trip into a daylight score over $7.5K maidens at 16-1 when Salles rode him for the first time Aug. 6. He could track all the speed before going in for the kill in this bottom NW2 event. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
3:03 WO 5th PHIL IN ECHO (#2, 20-1) finished fifth in her last two outings against $7.5K opposition on the inner turf, most recently against the boys. She's meeting easier $7.5K conditioned stock in this Tapeta sprint for distaffers and could end her slump with Salles back aboard. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
4:06 WO 7th RAVELLO BEAUTY (#8, 10-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Ron Gierkink). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:10 SAR 8th RUN SMITTY RUN (#10, 15-1) was a sharp winner when returned to dirt on a class drop in his first start of the year going this distance; went back to turf for some reason off the layoff two back, then tried a wide run from off the pace last time going a mile; back to seven off the claim for Diodoro, who has struggled at the meet but is dangerous with horses like this overall. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:44 SAR 9th ICY FLAVOR (#1, 5-1) the new face to this crew making his NY debut and first start vs. fellow stake-breds after winning both starts sprinting on turf in California last year; still lightly race and he has speed from the inside; gets Irad making his first start as a new gelding. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
9:59 RP 5th JJ'S AMERICAN DIVA (#4, 3-1) has tactical speed and competitive Beyer Speed Figures. -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets