Tue, 01/31/2023 - 12:22

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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First post for Gulfstream racing is scheduled for 12:40 p.m. ET on Thursday.

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.

Mon, 01/30/2023 - 16:24

Road to 2023 Kentucky Derby: Southwest Stakes analysis

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Arabian Knight had worked twice over a recent five-day period, including six furlongs in 1:13.60 on Thursday.

$750,000 Southwest Stakes, Jan. 28, 2023 [20 qualifying points for first (not awarded), 8 for second, 4 for third, 3 for fourth, and 2 for fifth]

Winner: Arabian Knight, by Uncle Mo
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Jockey: John Velazquez
Owner: Zedan Racing Stables
Distance / time: 1 1/16 miles / 1:43.50 (sloppy, sealed)
Win margin: 5 1/2
Beyer: 96

Sat, 01/28/2023 - 17:30

TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Sunday, January 29, 2023

RACE 7: EASY PLAY (#5)

Fri, 01/27/2023 - 16:59

TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Saturday, January 28, 2023

RACE 1: REGISTER (#5)

Fri, 01/27/2023 - 13:53

How to play Sunday's mandatory-payout Rainbow 6 at Gulfstream Park

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First post for Gulfstream racing is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. ET on Saturday.

Race 6: MY SEA COTTAGE was protected by waiver when wiring $35K nonwinners-of-two rivals Dec. 8. His tactical speed should come in handy in this $50K starter allowance. SKI PATROL was much farther back than usual early before closing for fourth when coming off the bench in his turf debut in an N1X/$25K mile in early December, a race he probably needed.

Fri, 01/27/2023 - 13:45

Late pick five play for Pegasus World Cup Day at Gulfstream Park

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White Abarrio could offer some value in Saturday's Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup.

Race 9: RED KNIGHT was in solid 1 1/2-mile form prior to a wide 11th-place finish last time out in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Turf at Keeneland. He runs well fresh and gets Eclipse Award-winning rider Irad Ortiz Jr. ABAAN figures to lead the way with the classy veteran CHANNEL MAKER tracking him throughout. 

Thu, 01/26/2023 - 16:30

TimeformUS horses in focus for Friday, Jan. 27, 2023

RACE 5: PATTY H (#6)