DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Sunday, July 12, 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.

1:10 SAR 1st PAREA (#8, 8-1) is from the female family of Grade 2-winning juvenile Corfu, as well as Saudi Cup Sprint winner New York Central; the second dam is a sister to multiple Grade 1 winner Peace Rules; looked good breezing 10-flat prior to selling for $140k in April; showed speed in an early work for Maker in Kentucky, and has breezed five furlongs twice since; might be ahead of the game. – Mike Beer | Get Past Performances for this race

1:22 MTH 2nd BALL OF FIRE (#2, 4-1) has steady Beyers, on both dirt and turf, and while that last win was on the green he has won this surface and at this distance in the past, and this in fact may be his best game; will be looking to win this from off the pace but there does seem to be enough speed in this field to set up a closer. – Kenny Peck | Get Past Performances for this race

2:05 GP 4th SUNFISH (#1, 7-2) just missed in her only turf start which came two back. These are easier even if the same level. The rail draw is a bonus. Herrera gets a leg up and is 3 for 4 with team Lerman. – Scott Ehles | Get Past Performances for this race

3:38 GP 7th GUNS AND COFFEE (#2, 7-2) is by a 18% debut sire. His dam was un-raced and this is her first foal. Lots and lots of fast works should help the cause all for team Joseph who are 14% with their debut runners. – Scott Ehlers | Get Past Performances for this race

4:04 SAR 6th STRONG STATE (#4, 4-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Mike Beer). | Get Past Performances for this race

4:39 SAR 7th SILVER KNIGHT (#7, 8-1) breezed 10-flat in March when sold for $75k; has continued to train forwardly up to his debut, and he has some pedigree behind him as a son of Mitole, from the female family of top racehorse and sire Distorted Humor. – Mike Beer | Get Past Performances for this race

5:22 GP 10th CALLA (#9, 8-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Scott Ehlers). | Get Past Performances for this race

5:28 WO 9th ALMIGHTY ONE (#2, 12-1) crushed maiden special rivals second-time out over Presque Isle's Tapeta, over which many runners wear no shoes, which will be case with ALMIGHTY ONE here. She drew favorably near the inside and could track the speed before making a winning bid at what figures to be a square price. Her trainer won the G3 Royal North here last year with Ms. Tart. – Ron Gierkink | Get Past Performances for this race