DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Sunday, January 26, 2025

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.

12:49 GP 2nd THEO'S THUNDER (#9, 10-1) lost all chance at the start in his debut when he was more interested in his neighbors than the start. It happens. Two of three sibs are multiple winners of 86K and 124K. Saez sees fit to ride and this horse draws outside again. – Scott Ehlers

1:39 AQU 2nd With so much attention focused on the 2 favorites, MIDNIGHT WORKER (#2, 10-1) may slip through the cracks at a generous price; wanted no part of 9F two back, but his surrounding sprint races at this level fit with this group; last time chased home a pair of superior rivals who enjoyed an early pace advantage; his form is heading in the right direction, and he may not get the respect he deserves for low profile connections. – David Aragona

1:58 OP 2nd MARSHSIDE MAMA faced a strong group in the mud last out at Oaklawn. – Mary Rampellni

2:38 AQU 4th Taking a stand against untrustworthy dropdown Hey Brother, who figures to take money; GOOD REUNION has (#3, 6-1) been steadily rounding back into form since returning from a layoff in November; made a wide middle move before flattening out two back, and last time was compromised by a slow pace in a race dominated up front; gets a rider upgrade to Manny Franco and slight class relief as he drops to the $16k level. – David Aragona

2:45 GP 6th CORRUPTION (#4, 12-1) has the best upside with this being only his fourth start. He dropped in class to break his maiden but now connections find a spot where he can't be claimed. Form cycle hints at better as he puts three races together. Ortiz sticks with the D'Angelo horse so Davis gets to be the hero today. This horse returns in two weeks and goes for team Casse who are 17% with their repeating winners. – Scott Ehlers

2:55 OP 4th MARTINI BLU (#4, 8-1) showed good speed off the bench last time and has reason to move forward in his second start since September. – Mary Rampellini

3:00 SA 1st Rain is forecast; this filly-mare maiden race is scheduled for six and one-half furlongs on the main turf oval. Changes are possible. If the race stays on turf, GLAMORA (#4, 5-1) can wear them down. She ran well on wet turf in Europe; her U.S. debut at Santa Anita last May was a third-place finish, beaten only a length. Though she misfired with a wide trip in her November comeback going five furlongs at Del Mar, she has trained well recently and can win if she reproduces her previous SA start. – Brad Free

3:05 AQU 5th TIMING DIFFERENCE (#3, 8-1) is a DRF best Bet (David Aragona).