DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, November 17, 2022
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12:50 AQU 2nd ADMIRE MY CROWN (#8, 20-1) was the lone first-time starter in that field when debuting at Saratoga; got away last from the gate before chasing wide around the track in that spot, and she raced on through the stretch to no avail; did a little running there in an effort that might be better than it looks and she will be a price once again. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race
1:46 AQU 4th BASILIA (#3, 10-1) was off the layoff last time when contending early and weakening late vs. a field of three-life claimers that compares favorably with this group; has the back races to do better in the second start back for Maker, who protects her this time. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race
2:16 AQU 5th GOOD SKATE (#4, 8-1) won twice over this track earlier in the year, the second of those over this distance in the slop, then made his next three starts vs. tougher; didn't have a real excuse two back while in charge of a pace that wasn't fast, though he still earned a big new Beyer top in that spot; drops back down cutting back after getting in over his head last time. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race
4:12 AQU 9th JOYFUL GHOST (#2, 5-1) chased and tired after getting bumped at the start of his debut on turf; has more of a dirt pedigree and can put that experience to use as he drops for Rice, who excels with second-time starters. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race
5:19 WO 2nd BLUEBERRY DOLL (#6, 15-1) worked an above-average five-eighths the other day for a capable first-out conditioner. The Perron homebred is a half-sister to the hard-knocking sprinter Dancing Doll ($300K), who won fifth-time out at 2 here on the Tapeta. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race
8:20 WO 8th SAN NICOLA STAR (#5, 12-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Ron Gierkink). | Get PPs for this race