DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, July 20, 2023
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1:44 SAR 2nd GROUP TICKET (#8, 9-2) flashed good speed in a race that went to closers on debut; was bumped while getting off to a very poor start in that last one, and put in a good run through the stretch with little chance to make an impact; might have improved more than it appears in that race; moves outside with Irad taking over. – Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:10 SAR 8th INVALUABLE (#6, 10-1) has back races that make her tough in here and she has been consistent, if not particularly fast, in her recent starts since Maker has taken over; at the right distance with tactical speed and might not get the respect that she deserves in this spot. – Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:44 SAR 9th JAMES ALOYSIUS (#5, 5-1) made a promising debut while looking green up here as a 2yo before going away, then managed just one start last year, that a convincing maiden win at Gulfstream; took another step forward off the layoff and he has paired up 90 Beyers in his last two starts while running well both times, particularly two back when close to a strong pace and just getting outfinished by a closer; would like to see an aggressive ride from Rosario here. – Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
7:50 WO 7th GAV'S DREAM GIRL (#7, 12-1) is protected by waiver in this low-level NW2 event in her first outing since December. She can fire when fresh as evidenced by her second-place finish off a shorter layoff in the spring of last year. – Ron GHierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
7:50 CBY 7th MR. COUGAR (#4, 9-2) is just better on the turf. Class drop can't hurt. He draws fine and is often a good price. Gallardo knows this gelding well. Race flow is more than fair. Sure, this guy settles for less quite often but we think he doesn't face much, gets good race flow, and is the value. – Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets