DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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12:31 TAM 1st PURE ELEGANCE (#1, 4-1) was probably just overmatched in that open $10K claimer in her first start off the Sacco claim, and she probably wanted more ground than that; this class drop is significant and she can make the last run with a clean trip from the rail. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race

12:40 GP 2nd OMO TEN GIRL (#6, 3-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Mike Welsch). | Get PPs for this race

1:10 GP 3rd GHOSTLY NIGHT (#2, 4-1) ran to a huge dirt work to easy N2L victory when back on main last time while teaming up with Morales for first time and eligible to handle hike to next level with a repeat effort over same surface. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race

1:41 GP 4th FIND YOUR PASSION (#4, 9-2) drops to weakest level yet after exiting decent effort with faster last time. Has shown ability to run late which might prove right style in a field loaded with speed types. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race

2:11 GP 5th HARRY'S ONTHEFLY (#8, 12-1) turned in game effort in defeat in only previous start when run down late by Bart's Dream who was SP next out in the Tyro. Third finisher Maximo also flattered effort winning MSW dash by 10 lengths at next asking. Training extremely well for return. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race

2:45 TUP 3rd LEMON DROP LADY (#2, 8-1) is a new turf horse that was pinched at the start in her most recent so there is your excuse. Of course connections want the grass right back. This mare has some upside, draws nicely, and lures the top jock. We would love to get anywhere near 8-1 morning line. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race

2:56 TAM 6th MY GIRL MELLY (#9, 9-2) is a DRF Best Bet (Kenny Peck). | Get PPs for this race

3:23 TAM 7th DIAL HIM UP (#4, 5-1) has run third in each of his last three (and in four straight over this course at this class level) but while that's been frustrating he also has had excuses, including an unfavorable pace scenario set up in his latest, when he was trying to rally in a race lacking speed; one more shot. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race

3:55 TAM 8th WHISTLEWHILEYOUMOW (#3, 8-1) was off the board in his first try at this distance last time out but that was no easy trip, as he was caught up in a three-way duel through some fast early fractions, and he weakened only late; should get a more favorable race flow today and he can steal this if he can shake loose in the early stages. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race

4:44 TUP 7th ATLATL (#5, 15-1) is the value. Look at his price in his last two starts. We think he needed both of them. He only had two short works going into his return try and hasn't worked since. This field holds no world beaters. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race

5:41 TUP 9th HOLLYWOOD MISTRESS (#5, 10-1) beat half the field home in her return try and keeps the leading rider. There is a lot of pace in this race and this mare can pass foes. She draws fine and is 10-1 on the morning line. That recent work was 7th best of 34. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race