DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, November 16, 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.

12:35 LRL 1st PUBLIC DEFENDER (#7, 9-2) has rehearsed well for this first run including a couple bullets for a trainer who's solid first time out. -Michael Hammersly | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

1:24 LRL 3rd JUSTINSPEIGHTOFIT (#4, 4-1) comes here sharp from DEL having romped in 2 of his last 3. He must deal with new surroundings and is an 8yo so he has a lot of furlongs and time behind him but his recent form bodes well. It's his first time here but he's handled numerous other tracks. -Michael Hammersly | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

1:46 AQU 4th VINTAGE (#6, 9-2) handled dirt fine despite moving up in class in her surface debut back in May; has won both dirt starts since with improved figures; drops back down. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:14 AQU 7th ROCKET AND ROLL (#9, 5-1) paired up Beyer tops in his first two starts as a 3yo on dirt, then chased a fast pace and tired in a seven-furlong race that went to closers last time; facing a group that has already had their chances in his turf debut, and he is bred for this - dam was a turf route winner and a sister to Grade 2 turf winner Manitoulin; second dam is multiple Grade 1 winner Soaring Softly. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:24 LRL 7th STREET HUSTLE (#11, 10-1) comes here off some good work at DEL but he might be better on THIS track as 2 of his 3 wins have come here. He's held sharp form since the spring and has the tactical speed and versatility to give his rider options. -Michael Hammersly | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

6:12 WO 4th CHARLOTTE'S SILVER (#11, 10-1) raced three-wide over an inside-favoring track when a well-beaten third in an identical spot Oct. 26. She was previously a narrowly beaten third behind next-out winner Khozzy Valentine. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

6:41 WO 5th MOMENT OF PEACE (#5, 6-1) beat two next-out winners when a front-running third while switching to a main turf route in his latest. The turnback to seven-eighths in this Tapeta contest seems ideal for the son of Tapit, who retains leading rider Kimura. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets