DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, October 13, 2021

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2:04 KEE 3rd ENGLANDER (#4, 8-1) gets a positive class hike off the claim and new connections make an equipment change - blinkers off. Like when buyers have a plan with a horse, and if he breaks decently he can make the front and control the pace in this short field. Last three dirt races came around one turn and it looks like he might prefer two. -Marcus Hersh | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:08 KEE 5th STORMING LION (#1, 7-2) has been away since December but connections that claimed him three back for $50,000 are holding firm for that price, which bode well for his current form. In his lone dirt sprint start -- that is, the race most pertinent to today’s -- he beat 11 $150,000 maiden-claimers going seven furlongs, and the stalking trip with a game finish he showed that day could serve him well in this spot. That’s because there could be a good pace on despite the small field. -Marcus Hersh | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:40 KEE 6th NAVAL LAUGHTER (#2, 10-1) fell apart in the Beverly D. but I give her a good chance to rebound down in class to face allowance foes, and a return to her best form makes her a winner. Had no idea what to really make of the comeback blowout over AP Poly, but she’s since showed she’s a legitimately nice filly. Don’t see much to stop her from cruising along on a comfortable pace. -Marcus Hersh | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

8:07 RP 1st BARELYSTILLCOUNTS (#1, 7-2) gets the nod in the opener. He comes off a runner-up finish against similar and earned what ranks as this field’s best last-race Beyer Speed Figure. -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

9:59 RP 5th DAAHERACHEL (#7, 6-1) was second for a similar price last out at Prairie Meadows and for the effort earned what ranks as this field’s best last-race Beyer Speed Figure. -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets