DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, March 23, 2023

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.

12:40 GP 1st Three of the top contenders all share the common denominator of being Ky.-breds who juussst couldn't quite cut it vs. open-MSWs, those being KENTUCKY KISS (#2, 9-2), WAY TOO EARLY, and CUMBERLAND FALLS; giving the edge to 'Kiss following the solid 66 BSF in her 2/16 debut over the local lawn, plus Javier and her inner post; must show that last fig was legit. -Marty McGee | Get PPs for this race

3:38 GP 7th A couple of layoff lines for LOOKING FOR HOPE (#8, 6-1) suggest Saffie has been trying to get her to run back to her August debut, when she won off here with a 68 Beyer; outclassed in a Kee allowance, then the Cash Run, she now resurfaces for a $50k tag when favorably drawn in the outer box with a steady set of Boynton works behind her; gets every chance to show she's still got game. -Marty McGee | Get PPs for this race

3:47 OP 5th HERITAGE PARK (#10, 3-1) is a seven-time winner who has run some races that would put him right in the thick of things in this spot. -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race

4:50 OP 7th BOLZY (#6, 5-1) ran a competitive race last out in his two-turn debut and for the experience has reason to move forward. He's from the mare She's All In, a Grade 3 winner of $1.1M. -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race

5:22 OP 8th LIL SWEET THANG (#7, 6-1) is back at one turn and he's stakes-placed at the trip. He's also appealing as a two-time winner facing some less-experienced rivals. -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race

5:54 OP 9th DATA STORM (#1, 3-1) ran a credible race last out in his first start since October. He's further appealing for his natural speed - which will help him hold his position from the rail - and the fact that he's a three-time winner. -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race