DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, November 25, 2021

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.

11:25 LRL 1st WHERE U B (#3, 6-1) will likely have to work hard in this speed-laden Turkey Day opener. Hustled out of there to prompt ZORB when the beaten favorite last month and only gave an even finish. Four-time winner takes advantage of the "beaten" condition and still might have some upside making first start off the Farrior claim. Note he was listed as a vet scratch here on Nov. 14. -Dan Illman | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

2:06 WO 2nd ELITE PRINCESS (#3, 6-1) missed the break last time in a subpar showing when she dropped to this bottom $5K NW2 level in her second try off a $9.5K claim. She could mow down all the speed if she fires one of her better shots. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

2:20 LRL 7th GOOD STORY (#9, 9-2) finished ahead of three of these and now adds blinkers for underrated, excellent barn. Lightly-bumped leaving the gate, she wound up in a bit tight behind a slow pace leaving the backstretch, split rivals and finished evenly along the inside. -Dan Illman | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:20 LRL 9th BAM BAM BLU (#8, 4-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Dan Illman). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:30 DMR 4th KUORA (#5, 5-1) has improved in her 5yo season. Although she finished third last out, she could have given winner Mucho Unusual (G1 winner) a battle except for a bad trip. KUORA broke through gate before start, hit traffic at the quarter pole and into lane, lacked room and missed by only a length and one-quarter. The sharp veteran won a highly rated $32k claiming race over the DMR course in summer, and fits in this N2X/$100k optional claiming race. -Brad Free | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:39 WO 5th DISTORTED SUCCESS (#6, 5-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Ron Gierkink). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

4:09 WO 6th OUR TICKET (#7, 8-1) prevailed in a speed duel before weakening late to second when switching from turf to the Tapeta Oct. 17. She brings improving Beyers and form to this $15K NW2 tilt. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

4:39 WO 7th THRU THE VINE (#3, 6-1) vied for the lead while four-wide on the backstretch before tiring badly over an inside-favoring track when exiting a long layoff in his local debut, a race he probably needed. Boulanger retains the mount and is 6 for 21 at the meet for Simon, which included a recent stakes success. -Ron Gierkink | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets