DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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12:30 GP 1st SPLICER (#6, 9-2) back around two turns after turning back to a sprint last time. Previious efforts over this surface good ones including strong third two back in full field when finishing just behind today's chief threat CAGUA. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

1:15 TAM 3rd LIBERTALIA (#6, 6-1) ran a strong race in her grass debut last time, missing by just a length after prompting the early pace and making a run at the leader before tiring late; Beyer a little light but she has lots of room to move forward in only her 2nd start on this surface and 2nd off the layoff. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

2:18 TAM 5th GREAT BRITAIN (#2, 7-2) adds blinkers and Lasix and figures to be the one to catch from his inside post, as he has a good amount of speed and this field is not overrun with speed; behind a couple of these last time out but he can turn the tables given a loose lead and some mild fractions. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

2:32 GP 5th ZAMBAK (#5, 5-1) catches a field loaded with speed and finally gets a break in post position draw after coming away from 11 and 12 in full fields each of first two career starts. Not badly beaten by Saffie's Bravo Kitten for 3rd in latest, the latter coming back to beat MSW company next time. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

2:48 TAM 6th SUE'S SHOES (#6, 7-2) has been working well toward his second career start, and first since November, and he makes his first start for trainer Thomas Foley, who wins at a solid rate with new faces; Foley also does well with runners adding Lasix for the first time, which this gelding does, and this son of Big Brown will be tough to reel in if able to get clear of KWAI CHANG easily enough. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:05 GP 6th BRODY'S CAUSEWAY (#8, 9-2) comes off far and away her best yet and appears the one main late threat in a field loaded with speed types. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:29 TUP 3rd ROCKSIE HARTBRAKER (#7, 6-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Scott Ehlers). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:48 TAM 8th HOT AND HEAVY (#3, 6-1) could be the controlling speed in this sprint, which makes his third start off the layoff; he's been getting caught up in duels in recent starts but he should be able to shake loose and dictate the tempo in this one, which is otherwise light on pace. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:58 TUP 4th DOUGS PAL (#6, 10-1) loves shortened sprints and is working well with two bullets in his holster. Low percentage connections ensure a big price. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

4:11 GP 8th MISS DELICIOUS (#1, 9-2) stays put off the claim while tagged for just the second time, may prove speed of the speed if away running from the fence. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets