DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Sunday, March 20, 2022
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 VOLTAMOUR (#7, 6-1) ran an odd race last time out. He seemed uncomfortable dealing with the kickback in the opening furlongs and was taken back to last and the far outside entering the turn. For a minute, it looked like he was going to be eased, but he kicked on belatedly to pass some tired horses. Perhaps getting back out to two turns will help. -Dan Illman | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
12:44 TAM 2nd BRYCENS GOLD (#6, 8-1) probably needed his return try two back while most recent was just much better. This 6YO mare puts three races together for only the second time which tells us she is feeling better. Morales leaves for the Casse horse but that wasn't unexpected. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
1:14 TAM 3rd REYNA DE VERANO (#9, 15-1) is just much better on the turf something she returns too today. We like that she puts races back to back without a layoff. Previous two dirt starts darken form and help the price. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
1:45 TAM 4th AZULENE (#1, 8-1) was stuck between foes in her debut and basically just ran around the track. Perfect. She got needed race experience and will be a decent price today. This is dam's first foal so no help there. This filly did get some play in said debut. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
1:52 AQU 2nd DARN THAT SONG (#1, 5-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Mike Beer). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
2:13 LRL 4th Think it's a good sign that KILLY START (#7, 7-2) showed improved speed in his second lifetime outing. Prompted winner outside under a ride and tired in the final three-sixteenths. The runner-up from that race returned to place third for the waiver with a 44 Beyer. Might get a nice outside stalking trip while clear of traffic. -Dan Illman | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
3:15 TAM 7th MOON DOG (#7, 5-1) tried two turns on the turf in his debut and nothing is more difficult. We love that he ran evenly as it sets up a better try today. Trainer stats are solid across the board. Jock switch to Centeno could be telling as he is 32% for team Glyshaw. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
3:23 AQU 5th TORPEDO RUN (#4, 8-1) looked like he needed that debut last summer at Saratoga over a wet track vs. what, at the time, seemed like a good field; was a bit green early in that race before making a wide run around the turn, and then came up empty in the stretch; steadied a bit before keeping up behind a strong pace going a mile in his next start before once again failing to stay on; cuts back for his 3yo debut with Lasix on. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
3:36 GP 6th SOVEREIGN OF SPEED (#2, 6-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Marty McGee). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
4:33 OP 6th ROAMING UNION (#7, 4-1) draws an improved post over his last start, when he broke from the 11-hole at this mile and a sixteenth distance. He ran a fine second that afternoon and note the start was also his first since September. -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
4:38 GP 8th Going on 15 months since NEW YORK GIRL (#5, 6-1) last saw the winner's circle, something of a surprising development given the promise she showed last winter here and over at Tampa, but yeah, she's been regrouped and refreshed by her HOF trainer and seems to bring a class edge to this 3x alw. feature; edge in a competitive heat. -Marty McGee | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:04 OP 7th CHURCH SERVICE (#7, 5-1) ran a fine race on the cutback from a mile and a sixteenth to six furlongs last out and for her runner-up finish she earned what ranks as this field's best last-race Beyer Speed Figure. -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:27 LRL 10th MEXICALI ROSE (#7, 6-1) is a LRL Best Bet (Dan Illman). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets