DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, June 27, 2024

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.

12:55 GP 1st WEST BANK (#9, 4-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Scott Ehlers).

1:35 BAQ 1st TOOT YOUR HORN (#6, 12-1) made a sharp run at an odds-on favorite before taking over readily and pulling clear to win her debut; has been in tougher spots since then; dropping second off the layoff and has the pedigree to get the mile. -Mike Beer

2:24 GP 4th UBIQUITOUS (#7, 7-2) is a beaten favorite that gets a jockey switch to Vasquez who is 32% for this barn locally. This race didn't come up very tough for the level and that should help. Once again this guy draws outside and he won't be that far behind whomever finds the front end. -Scott Ehlers

2:37 BAQ 3rd CUT THE CORD (#1, 8-1) was off the layoff last time when briefly winding up last and then just going evenly behind a couple of these same rivals; can keep closer if this pace isn't as quick, and he has the back races to contend with these horses at a price. -Mike Beer

3:08 BAQ 4th PRINCESS SUMMER (#6, 8-1) was shut off at the start when winding up outrun last in the sprint debut; was not rushed by Rosario after that troubled beginning, but appreciated how she made ground throughout the running while never appearing to get all in; bred to stretch out and can put that debut experience to use. -Mike Beer

4:41 BAQ 7th BRACA (#4, 8-1) got wired on debut, then improved second-out when fighting his way to a stretch lead only got nailed by a rail-runner; caught traffic past midstretch in that last one when failing as the favorite; returns with Lasix on. -Mike Beer

4:50 WO 1st THATSITTHATSALL (#2, 8-1) completed her '23 campaign in fine form at the bottom NW2 level and the 5yo has fared okay when fresh in the past. This jockey/trainer combo was successful during the spring. -Ron Gierkink

6:40 CBY 2nd O'BABE (#5, 6-1) is a hard trier that shipped here from Turfway and ran a solid second (at 8-1). She should be more acclimated today. she gets off the rail where she broke second to last in her most recent. A recent work is a plus and this mare gets in light. -Scott Ehlers

7:10 CBY 3rd BANGO'S HEAT (#2, 5-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Scott Ehlers).

7:19 WO 6th DOCTOR'S ORDERS (#8, 8-1) is dropping to a new low from a maiden special for his local debut and first non-Tapeta start. The son of low-percentage grass sire Awesome Slew is a half-brother to three turf winners, including stakes-winning sprinter Yes I Am Free and stakes-placed Nikee Kan. -Ron Gierkink

8:40 CBY 6th SHY SHY (#5, 6-1) did break her maiden here last summer. Connections thought enough of this filly to try Keeneland foes in her fourth start but she only ran fourth and then the claim was voided. She returned versus much better at Oaklawn and beat zero home. We don't usually see something like that from this barn. They could have easily dropped this filly into easier but instead find a spot where she can't be claimed. She has worked four times since her last race and we like that win rider returns. -Scott Ehlers