DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, October 2, 2021
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.
12:40 LRL 1st FORE ON SEVEN (#6, 9-2) is a DRF Best Bet (Dan Illman). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
1:10 WO 1st LANGSTAFF ROAD (#7, 3-1) is a three-quarter brother to the speedy stakes winner Will She and stakes-placed sprinter Sweet Grass Creek. The $82K yearling purchase is also a full-brother to stakes-placed Sweet Crimson. -Ron Giekink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
1:20 GP 2nd SCIENCE FRICTION (#4, 12-1) took money, showed little at first asking but gets one more chance coming off another sharp a.m. trial while getting class relief to boot. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
3:14 LRL 6th PETITION PRAYER (#8, 6-1) is the lone two-time winner in the field and she benefited from a strong pace to recently defeat a field that included third-finisher Lanfrankophile (returned to finish second for $50,000 on dirt at Timonium with a 65 Beyer). She finished up strong in both starts sprinting and acts like she can handle the extra distance. -Dan Illman | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
3:46 LRL 7th XY SPEED (#6, 8-1) is a neck away from bringing a six-race winning streak on turf to this year's Dash. Received an easy trip for $32,000 at Delaware last month as he set a reasonable pace before jetting away from them in the final furlong. Versatile enough to adapt to any pace scenario. -Dan Illman | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
3:55 WO 6th CHOCOLATEADDICTION (#8, 4-1) has worked well and is by the late/great Pioneerof the Nile, who's gotten 14% 2yo debut winners and is the sire of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah. The $135K Keeneland yearling buy is the first foal from a G3-placed grasser. -Ron Giekink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
4:26 WO 7th ENGLISH SHIRL (#4, 15-1) was claimed for $40K from a third in her last start July 25, and is trying maiden special company despite being out of jail, a positive sign. The daughter of top turf sire English Channel is bred to be a late bloomer. -Ron Giekink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:04 GP 9th TRAVY BOY (#7, 9-2) exits what appears to be much needed outing going seven furlongs behind a tough bunch including recent SW Pro Quality. Shortens up to more effective distance, gets Lasix back on, could stand some catching if loose again with these. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
6:30 WO 11th UMNEYAAT (#4, 6-1) is shedding the hood after adding blinkers last time when fourth on the turnback from 1 1/4 miles to a sprint where she had no pace to chase. She could make the grade with Husbands taking over. -Ron Giekink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
8:20 MED 4th DIAMOND PLAY (#7, 3-1) settled for the place in her last two starts but she was beaten less than a length and she ran well in defeat each time, including her latest when she was trying to overcome a speed-friendly race flow; needs pace but she should get it. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
8:47 MED 5th LOVED AGAIN (#7, 8-1) is out of an unraced dam but A Taste of Red did produce a three-time winner in Microcap, a stakes-placed runner, albeit on the dirt; working with intent toward his debut for a trainer Miguel Vera, who is six-for-24 with his firsters going back to 2018. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
10:27 RP 6th KENTUCKY BOURBON (#9, 4-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Mary Rampellini). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
10:55 RP 7th SNOW MAN (#9, 9-2) cuts back to one turn and moves to dirt and he's a multiple winner under such "conditions." -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
11:23 RP 8th ROLLIN CHROME (#9, 5-1) is a February foal by California Chrome who has fired strong races on fast tracks. She also figures to make good use of the bit of added real estate she picks up in this spot. -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets