DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, November 12, 2026

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12:40 BEL 1st The runners with form in this opener all have their flaws, so will give the nod to first time starter DETERMINEDFINISHER (#7, 5-1); Chad Brown doesn't debut many in maiden claiming races on this circuit, but he's had success with that small sample; thought this guy had trained decently at Saratoga last summer before going to the sidelines; now makes his belated debut as a gelding; appears to have plenty of foundation for this. - David Aragona | Get Past Performances for this race

1:10 BEL 2nd Hoping to see GALICAT (#3, 6-1) get another aggressive ride from Kendrick Carmouche, since there isn't an abundance of speed in here; tried to rush up after a less than ideal start on debut, then stayed on willingly late; broke better last time, but again lost some position while racing inside around the turn before staying on; probably needs forward position to stay engaged throughout an entire race, and the slight stretch-out to 7F may help with that. - David Aragona | Get Past Performances for this race

2:10 BEL 4th Those with prior turf form are fine, but was more intrigued by a couple of runners trying this surface for the first time; one of those is READY SET ROLL (#1, 8-1), a half-sister to multiple stakes-winning turf sprinter Twirling Queen; Upstart isn't that strong of a turf influence, but she nevertheless looks like she should handle this switch; last time she ran like a horse not loving the dirt, as she traveled in the bridle on the turn but then came up empty when asked. - David Aragona | Get Past Performances for this race

2:27 CD 4th Probably slop enhanced the victory, but G ROCKS (#5, 5-1) won by more than 11 the last time he raced for this $20K tag, and a wet track didn't move her up in final pre-layoff start. Guessing she returns plenty fit and is in the right spot. - Marcus Hersh | Get Past Performances for this race

2:57 CD 5th HATHAWAY (#1, 4-1) broke very poorly from the rail in her debut, just churned down the backstretch, but found stride around the three furlong pole and put in a nice run betore tiring late. Comes out of a fast MSW and into a $100K maiden-claimer with blinkers added, though rail-drawn again. - Marcus Hersh | Get Past Performances for this race

3:26 CD 6th FLOWER RIVER's (#5, 20-1) sprint debut was very good, her second-start route win even better. Rallied into a slow pace and had nearly hit the front before the jockey even asked her - hesitated briefly after hitting the front, then focused again and won impressively. She ran well fresh in her debut, so why can't she be ready for this long-layoff comeback? Tapeta success no guarantee of turf talent, but there's correlation. - Marcus Hersh | Get Past Performances for this race

3:55 CD 7th FEELING GRAND (#8, 6-1) ran sooo badly in his lone dirt start that I can't really imagine it's a true barometer of his capability on the main track. I'm sure he's better on turf, but to do the needed drop to $20K maidens, dirt's required. Outside draw helps keep clear of kickback. - Marcus Hersh | Get Past Performances for this race

4:14 BEL 8th While both CORVUS (#3, 8-1) and SUPREME GOOD are competing at the same level as their prior start on Oct. 21, there are no rivals in here as talented as that race's winner I'm Worthy, who ran off to a 16-length score; both of these colts attended a pretty quick pace for the distance before fading, and probably would have finished closer with more measured tactics; slightly prefer Corvus, who has some back races that can beat this field; has chased fast paces twice in a row, and should get a better trip here. - David Aragona | Get Past Performances for this race

4:37 WO 4th WILD RED (#7, 7-2) is halving in value off a $15K conditioned-claiming triumph on the main turf and could double up with her confidence on a high. Leading rider Moran has given the versatile 4yo a vote of confidence. -Ron Gierkink

6:04 WO 7th FLYONBYE (#1, 9-2) got a 76 Beyer three back when toppling maiden special rivals after a lovely stalking trip. He was a minor player in two subsequent starts at the non-two class and could sit a good trip along the inside this time before catching all the speed. - Ron Gierkink | Get Past Performances for this race

6:33 WO 8th SPIRIT OF INDY (#3, 9-2) is a DRF Best Bet (Ron Gierkink). | Get Past Performances for this race

7:30 RP 1st BLACKWING (#3, 4-1) overcame a bad draw and a layoff to whip maidens on this course at this trip last month. Sure, that means dealing with winners here but that win could be a sign she's a new horse with blinkers and she can be forward from the start. - Michael Hammersly | Get Past Performances for this race

7:58 RP 2nd OUT TO PARTY (#1, 6-1) gave way badly when last seen at WRD but the came vs. tougher. After that they gave him lots of time off to regroup and that plus the drop might do the trick. His last win at WRD came off a layoff with a drop to a lower claiming level. - Michael Hammersly | Get Past Performances for this race

8:54 RP 4th WICKED ONE (#4, 6-1) has been a big disappointment as he cost $1.25 million but hasn't been a factor in four starts. In his defense, all four came on dirt but today they give him a shot at turf and maybe that can get him going. The blinkers come off, too. three of his four sibs are winners including Howling Time (16-4-1-1, $436K, 1 SW, 1 G3 SP, 2-0-0-0 on turf) and Air Recruit (11-5-1-1, $362K, all on turf, 3 SWs, 1 SP). - Michael Hammersly | Get Past Performances for this race