DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, April 27, 2026

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.

12:20 GP 1st NOAHS PRIDE (#9, 12-1) has speed and draws outside for a good trip. Class dip could prove the tipping point. An early breather would be better. – Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race

1:49 CD 3rd I actually like older maidens who seem like they can run - a horse like PURSUIT OF FREEDOM (#4, 8-1). 5yo made one start in December 2024, 1 1/2 years later is ready for his second out. Suspect he will be more than ready, and in these cases, there's often a physical maturity edge over the much younger rivals. Showed a lot of early speed in his race - I want to see that again. Envision him making the lead on a sloppy track and never looking back. – Marcus Hersh | Get PPs for this race

2:26 MTH 4th MAX'S GLORY (#1, 4-1) hasn't won in nearly a year but he's been racing in tough luck in recent tries, going back to October of last year, landing in one paceless race after another; he's at his best when able to take back off the pace and make one run, and given some help from the pacesetters he could well take a big step forward. – Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race

3:00 MTH 5th PEALING LAD (#10, 8-1) makes a belated seasonal debut for trainer Ben Perkins Jr., who does well with horses coming back off extended layoffs -- that includes Superfractor, who ran a hole in the wind here two back after a ten-month break; this gelding won two races over this course last year, including his first start off a similar hiatus, and he's capable of running them all down late given an honest pace to chase. – Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race

5:43 CD 10th Only an incredibly bad bob kept CHASING THE CROWN (#4, 9-2) from winning the Opening Verse over Lagynos. The horse isn't always in good form, but when he's good, he's more than good enough to win a race like this. Two years ago he hooked sharp Godolphin runner Ottomnan Fleet when second in this very race. Loves CD, and guessing he can handle a wet course. Don't mind at all F Prat taking the call. – Marcus Hersh | Get PPs for this race

6:10 CBY 1st MIGHTY SAMURAI (#7, 4-1) is by a 11% debut sire (all sire stats are for 2YO's only). His dam went 5-0-1-3 and earned 12K. Lone sibling is a full sister that is 6-1-0-2 and earned 25K. Outside post is no problem all for a barn that is 22% with their debut maidens. – Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race

6:44 CD 12th The 1 1/8-mile distance last out was too far for TAM TAM (#9, 5-1) - this mile is ideal, and she very much held her form in the Regret. She should sit a perfect press / stalk and pounce trip - just hope a wet course doesn't undo her. – Marcus Hersh | Get PPs for this race

8:40 CBY 6th INNATELY GOOD (#5, 15-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Scott Ehlers). | Get PPs for this race