DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, January 9, 2025

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.

12:20 GP 1st SWEET RUN (#1, 10-1) is a new route horse and a new turf horse. She has improved her Beyer in every start. She draws inside and has tactical speed to help the trip. Her turf Tomlinson of 347 is strong. Class jump helps the price. -Scott Ehlers

1:24 GP 3rd ROYAL QUALITY (#6, 5-1) just likes it here and he got Beyers of 72 and 73 when last seen here and those came on the turf and synth. This barn often does well with their Woodbine shippers. They are 22% off the claim. It is interesting that connections want a route of ground right off the bat. Team Drexler is 20% going sprint to route. That distance Tomlinson of 380 bodes well also. -Scott Ehlers

4:03 GP 8th BOUNDFORTROUBLE (#7, 7-2) is a DRF Best Bet (Scott Ehlers).