DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, March 17, 2022
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1:05 GP 1st After being impeded at the break, IMOTO (#8, 9-2) made a four-wide bid from last to end up fifth of 10 when debuting in a $35K Tapeta route. She figures to be much fitter for the experience and wouldn't have to improve a whole lot to beat this modest group. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
2:01 GP 3rd BLYTHE SPIRIT (#5, 8-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Ron Gierkink). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
3:02 OP 3rd SCHMOOZE (#8, 9-2) must overcome the widest post, but it's an improvement over his last start when he broke from the 12-hole at this same mile and a sixteenth distance. He is one who has been facing steeper. -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
3:35 GP 6th NO DOWN DAYS (#6, 6-1) dug in gamely for second after attending the pace in her local debut and first Tapeta start a month ago at this level. Her trainer has a 22% success rate second-time off a layoff and the bug Holmes retains the mount. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
4:37 GP 8th FEETS OF FEATHER (#5, 10-1) ships in from Tampa off a deep-closing score in a fast (77 Beyer) turf mile for $25K NW3 distaffers. She shouldn't be out of her league in this N1X/optional claimer for state-breds if she gets some pace to chase. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:49 TUP 6th GYPSY WOMAN (#6, 4-1) ran well in her debut and even got a little play but notice that she is a 5YO. We like that connections now put 3 races together. This mare was stuck on the rail in her 2nd start and of course she broke dead last of 8. Forget that race. We think this mare is talented and we should see the real deal today. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
6:18 TUP 7th LINCHPIN STORM (#1, 2-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Scott Ehlers). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
6:47 TUP 8th LEMON DROP LADY (#8, 10-1) has the best upside and is bred to like the grass so it is no surprise that this filly won her turf debut. This barn has been on fire with their turf runners. Second time turf can only help while the price should entice if anywhere near morning line. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
9:00 WBS (Harness) 7th I like the way STOP SHOOTIN (#4, 3-1) qualified in preparation for this race and I’ll give him top billing in what should be a good spot for him. – Garnet Barnsdale | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets