DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Sunday, October 23, 2022

DRF Staff|Oct 23, 2022

Barbara Livingston New York racing will be held at Aqueduct until April when the construction currently under way at Belmont will be finished.

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1:06 BAQ 2^nd There is absolutely no speed signed on here, so I wonder if Christophe Clement will split the running styles of his two entrants by sending EVER SUMMER (#2, 8-1) to the lead; this filly does need to improve to beat a field like this, but I thought she stayed well last time at Delaware; well-bred gal met some nice runners as a 2YO and still has room for progression. – David Aragona | Get PPs for this race

1:52 GP 4^th The blinkers experiment ended quickly for FRANKIE’S GIRL (#1, 6-1), who returns to Tapeta, plunges to cheapest level since the spring. Could prove winning combo if stepping up with her best from the rail. – Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race

2:04 KEE 3^rd Outside-drawn TREPAT (#8, 8-1) is speed on the drop from MSW & $50K maiden-claiming down to a $20K maiden-claiming. Cost $24K and runs for a $43K purse – why not well meant? Think he’ll look a lot better against this level of competition. – Marcus Hersh | Get PPs for this race

3:01 GP 6^th LIGHT AND PATH (#1, 15-1) getting ample class relief exiting next four month layoff but working well enough to merit shaky nod if handling the new surface. – Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race

3:16 BAQ 6^th SOSUA SUMMER (#10, 8-1) is a DRF Best Bet (David Aragona). | Get PPs for this race

3:33 GP 7^th AMAZING TRIP (#2, 9-2) stays put off the claim and looks long gone on the lead in this spot. May not look back. – Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race

4:03 WO 6^th THE GREAT OZ (#8, 10-1) ducked in towards the gap after breaking from the rail last time before closing from the back of the pack to lose a nail-biter vs. NW3 OS/$40K opponents. The 84 Beyer he earned then puts him in the ballpark in this tougher N1X. – Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race

4:12 KEE 7^th STAND TALL (#8, 12-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Marcus Hersh). | Get PPs for this race

5:09 WO 8^th SOUP AND SANDWICH (#5, 4-1), the runner-up in the 2021 Florida Derby, was in a tailspin before a wake-up second in his first turf start on the inner course three weeks ago. The star-crossed gray/roan may have found his calling on the local lawn. – Ron Girkink | Get PPs for this race

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