DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, December 23, 2021

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.

12:30 GP 1st Are we gonna get some value for WE'VE HAD ENOUGH (#8, 9-2)? She has synth experience and goes second time locally. Considering the slow start, wasn't her most recent better than it looks? A jock switch for a horse that often breaks poorly is a good thing as at this point we want anything different. Drawing outside might help also. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race

1:19 TAM 3rd RIPLEY EFFECT (#2, 8-1) is by a 6% debut sire (2YO's only). Her dam went 11-3-0-2 and banked 28K. Lone sib is 9-2-0-3 and earned 43K. October 3rd work at Monmouth which was 2nd best of 38 tips hand. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race

3:59 GP 8th SUSANS NOVELA (#8, 6-1) has tactical speed, draws better, and goes second time this surface. Just putting races together is a plus. This barn is 24% with their 2YO's and 32% on the synth. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race

4:28 TUP 5th DOUGS PAL (#4, 8-1) comes in fresh and with sharp works. Canadian invader loves a shortened sprint at 5-2-2-0. This gelding should be fully acclimated to here. Others may be quicker but this gelding won't be that far off the early pace. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race

4:32 GP 9th HEADLINE HUNTER (#3, 8-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Scott Ehlers). | Get PPs for this race

5:05 GP 10th CINDY'S SONG (#8, 9-2) will try and steal this on the drop down. Distance breeding says she has a good shot and we like Sutherland up. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race