DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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12:40 GP 1st The opener looks like a very well-matched starter-alw. among 8 older horses; edge on either surface to TAPSASIONAL (#8, 9-2), despite his lukewarm penchant for finding the winner's circle (3 for 26) and the tough-luck record (1 for 36) at the championship meet for the otherwise highly proficient Team Attard; tactically sound gelding might fit better for 'beaten' conditions but looks as good as any here nonetheless. -Marty McGee | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
1:25 TAM 3rd MORENA DANCER (#5, 15-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Kenny Peck). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
2:53 TAM 6th AWESOMEBROTHERBILL (#6, 10-1) has been away since September but he is training well toward his return for trainer Tony Wilson, who does well with absentees; may be able to spring an upset here with the right kind of trip, as he could be quick enough to shake loose in this sprint. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
3:38 GP 7th Rows and rows of 90 Beyers from EVER DANGEROUS (#5, 9-2), give or take the occasional few points; that kind of consistency becomes accentuated with Irad retaining the mount after a Pegasus Day turf marathon in which they may've moved a tad early; switch over to the synth seems very much worth a try, especially at a turn-back distance that could prove right in his wheelhouse. -Marty McGee | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
4:07 GP 8th The outer-drawn fillies seem to stand the best chances in a field of real depth, starting with MANORELLI (#10, 6-1), whose lone attempt on grass out West resulted in a career-best 79 BSF and a runner-up finish; no published works since being sent to Team Sisterson in Boynton, but surely she's all set, lest he wouldn't have entered her; really nice win here Friday for Jack et al with Cahuilla. -Marty McGee | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
4:37 TAM 9th STORM BRAVE (#3, 12-1) has license to improve in his third career start. He was off the board in his first two tries but the debut featured little speed and slow splits, and his latest wasn't all that much better in terms of race flow; price should be right. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
4:50 TUP 4th TED'S CANDY GIRL (#8, 6-1) has some speed and draws the attack post for this distance. She broke 8th of 9 two back but still rallied some to beat four home. She was stuck inside in her most recent. Now she goes second time with new barn and even gets a rider switch to help shake things up. She gets in light and that will help with her early speed. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:20 TUP 5th BOLD VOYAGER (#8, 6-1) is a new turf horse before anyone knows it. He tried better two back and didn't run that bad and notice that he didn't get much play at 16-1. His most recent was just better. He goes third off the layoff and is bred to love the green with his 348 turf Tomlinson. New barn is 20% off the claim and 15% on the turf. Connections are in the black with a win and a claim. Other speed is a small worry if this gelding wants the front end. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets
6:18 TUP 7th KEENEYE GEORGE (#10, 5-1) ran OK off the layoff and don't forget that 6 1/2 furlongs off any layoff is tough. His most recent was actually a Beyer top. He draws well today and gets a little pace to chase. This barn is 21% second off this type of layoff. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets