DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, May 7, 2020

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1:35 GP 2nd BRIELLA (#7, 8-1) looks like a quick one and should offer some value up against Ward duo of THAROS and GEM THIEF. Briella a full to Cajun Firecracker, both a debut winner and SW at 2, and Whiskey Sunrise, who led until late stretch before finishing second in his career bow here a year ago. -Mike Welsch

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3:13 GP 5th BLAMELESS (#4, 8-1) one of many in here getting some much needed class relief while showing a steadily improving set of Beyer numbers on the resume'. Well spotted to get back on winning track. -Mike Welsch

3:45 GP 6th CHAMBERLAIN (#6, 12-1) has worked well for his return from a layoff, according to the DRF Clocker Report, and is taking a drop from open maiden special company to state-bred maiden special company. --Ron Gierkink

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3:45 GP 6th CHAMBERLAIN (#6, 12-1) showed speed before fading late catching much better here last December and with series of stamina enhancing five furlong works under his belt for return. Should offer value for barn on a roll of late. -Mike Welsch

4:48 GP 8th GILDA F. (#1, 8-1) outran her odds when bang up second to in form Baby Ice who was winning her second straight that day. Seems to have found her niche for this tag. -Mike Welsch