DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, July 8, 2023
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2:52 GP 5th ONE TRACK MINE (#4, 6-1) hard used on lead, got clear, could not last when dropped to this level for first time but still earned Beyer best for the effort. Need only avoid similar early tussle to get back on winning track. – Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
2:52 WO 4th COMMANDER AT SEA (#5, 15-1) had worked nicely from the gate prior to his debut on the inner turf last Saturday, during which he trailed throughout after getting away slowly. With blinkers on in this easier sprint on the Tapeta, he deserves a mulligan with longshot Leo Salles taking over. – Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
3:26 WO 5th YOU BE THE JUDGE (#5, 8-1) has been working right along for a successful first-out trainer who's 3 for 3 when using apprentice Vives. The daughter of 13% 2yo debut sire Jimmy Creed is a half-sister to stakes winners Cooler Mike and Sav, who notched her debut at 2. – Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:00 GP 9th DANGER RANGER (#3, 3-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Mike Welsch). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:03 WO 8th UMNEYAAT (#2, 12-1) beat NW2 OS/$40K opposition going a mile around these tight turns in her second race off the sidelines, and could be construed as a horse-for-course. This N1X came up on the weak side, and she could double up with her confidence on a high. – Ron Gierknk | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:31 GP 10th EXAGERADORA (#9, 15-1) gets tepid nod in finale. Comes off best yet from a Beyer standpoint despite trouble along the way. Worked too well over the surface not to give another chance with a race over the course. – Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
6:43 LRC 6th This maiden-20 is a good spot to take a shot with first-time starter DANZING DREAM (#6, 6-1) to upset class-drop favorite CHARLIE'S GHOST. Modest workouts are not a concern for DANZING DREAM, whose trainer Cliff Sise can get firsters ready to fire without flashy drills. The presence of top rider Edwin Maldonado suggests 'DREAM is well-meant. – Brad Free | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets