DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, December 17, 2020
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2:36 GP 5th Hard not to notice those gaudy statistics compiled by one Jesus Lander, the trainer of KATHERN'S JOY (#9, 4-1), albeit with small samples: 10-for-23 this year, including 2-for-4 first off the claim; not necessarily saying he'll automatically improve this gelding off Wesley, but 'blinkers off' following the 5-week regrouping period suggests he might be onto something; outer post can afford the right kind of on-the-pace trip under Paco; clearly a major threat. -Marty McGee | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
3:30 LRC 1st In-form Golden Gate shipper TYLER'S TEK (#4, 4-1) is the one to beat as he drops from open claiming, to non-winners this year. In the money seven of eight this year, his last-start third was better than it looks. The one-two pacesetters dominated the race, 'TEK rallied from eighth to miss by only a length and a half. -Brad Free | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
3:37 GP 7th Unknowns aplenty in a MSW dash that just so happens to have drawn several homebred 3yo colts getting a belated start to their careers for high-profile stables. Starting on the outside with TONALISM (#6, 5-2), whose lengthy work tab for Saffie includes some bullets; will be setting sail at once under Zayas. -Marty McGee | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
3:58 LRC 2nd SHE LOVES KARAOKE (#4, 6-1) drops to maiden-30 for the first time; her speed figures top the field. The challenge is reproducing her form while switching to the main track. -Brad Free | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
4:08 GP 8th PAGLIACCI (#3, 6-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Marty McGee). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets