DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, June 1, 2023
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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.
3:05 BEL 1st PERPETUAL PRAISE (#7, 9-2) showed speed over a sloppy track on debut but could only chase a well-meant firster there to no avail, before tiring in the final furlong to finish behind one of today's rivals; can do better and might be on the lead this time; Handal has had success with horses like this over the past five years: 3yo-and-up, maiden, second career start, dirt, sprint: 7 for 22, 32%, $3.68 ROI. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
4:40 BEL 4th ONE FOR MY BROTHER (#8, 12-1) was unlikely to be competitive anyway considering the effort put forth by the winner in his Keeneland debut, but he was never in a comfortable spot in that race while looking hard to settle in the early stages over that short distance; has to prove that he can run but like this spot to find out as he switches to Donk. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:13 BEL 5th OUR SON JAKE (#8, 9-2) ran well when breaking his maiden going seven in January, then ran even better over this distance in his next start; got outpaced when turned back last time but was racing on late; stretches back out and gets some class relief. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:20 WO 2nd LOOKINGFORTREASURE (#6, 6-1) worked quickly from the gate May 14 and followed it up with an above-average five-furlong breeze in 1:01 a week later. Munger has been heating up here and has the mount for capable first-out conditioner Sid Attard. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
6:21 WO 4th COMBATIVE (#4, 8-1) raced wide all the way when fifth in his seasonal bow in a similar event. He should be more effective with that tightener out of the way under regular rider Salles, who's been heating up. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
6:45 BEL 8th SLIPSTREAM (#7, 8-1) disappointed last time when dropped back in distance, though that race didn't exactly setup well for his running style and he was stalled behind horses until that field got into the stretch; has something to prove now but rates the benefit of the doubt based on strong prior form. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
6:54 WO 5th STYLISH GENT (#8, 10-1) folded in the stretch after duking it out on the lead in both of his outings in April. He seems capable of securing an uncontested lead here on the stretchout to three-quarters, and might not look back. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
7:23 WO 6th MISS BRIANNA (#8, 12-1) is by the superb turf sprint sire Astern, who's gotten 12% debut winners. The 4yo's dam produced stakes-winning sprinter Phil's Cocktail and stakes-placed router Majestic Sunset. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets