DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, March 8, 2023

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.

12:55 TAM 2nd CUZ (#1, 3-1) exits consecutive paceless races and now lands in a sprint which features at least a couple of confirmed frontrunners, which should mean he takes a big step forward off that last running line; eligible to make the last run today if he gets a clean trip from the rail. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race

1:09 GP 2nd TURN ON THE CHARM (#8, 4-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Mike Welsch). | Get PPs for this race

1:25 TAM 3rd CLASSY OF COURSE (#5, 6-1) usually turfs but she has run well enough on the dirt, and she in fact posted a decent figure the last time she was on the main track, over this strip three back; has the tactical speed to get position and should be well spotted behind an honest pace. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race

1:55 TAM 4th DAD'S ON A ROLL (#9, 8-1) is widest of the nine entered but he has the early speed to stay close from the start, and he may even be able to establish a loose lead and control the pace from the start; price should be right, too. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race

2:55 TAM 6th TRUE ATKA (#1, 8-1) was overmatched in her latest but she impressed with that late run two back when racing under these same conditions; she'll be looking to make the last run but she may be able to pick them all up late if the splits are quick enough, and if she can avoid traffic from her inside post. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race

3:08 GP 6th CARMICHAEL (#7, 12-1) over-matched against likes of Charge It returning locally earlier this winter now getting ample class relief and worked well out of that last try. Outside draw adds to the allure. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race

3:38 GP 7th JAMES ALOYSIUS (#2, 6-1) showed promise at 3 and seems to be training very well for return. Added Lasix, blinkers to capture super key maiden race here last winter that produced four next out winners. May be this good if ready for best off the bench. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race

4:07 GP 8th FINAL NOTE (#6, 30-1) a suspicious looking invader training in near anonymity on a couple of farms in Ocala prepping for debut. Dam won $141K in her career, the majority on grass, and this her first to make the races. Dad's only winner to take came on grass. Tabbing tote for further clues. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race

5:27 TUP 6th MISTER MCLEAN (#5, 9-2) exits a key race where 2 of 9 returned to win with figs of 57 and 56. New barn is 0 for 7 off the claim but that sample size is small. We like that connections find a spot where this gelding can't be claimed. He can fire fresh and has tactical speed to help the trip. This is his favorite distance at 17-4-4-2. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race

5:55 TUP 7th CANNONBALL COMIN (#3, 5-1) just didn't fire last out as the favorite. We have seen this horse bounce back from poor tries all the time. He figures a very good trip as he sits off a lively pace today. We like the fast turnaround more than anything. -Scott Ehlers | Get PPs for this race