Thu, 01/26/2023 - 13:40

Weekend GamePlan: Picks for Pegasus World Cup, Pegasus World Cup Turf, Las Virgenes

By Marcus Hersh
Debra A. Roma
White Abarrio takes to the track Thursday morning at Gulfstream. His gutsy effort in the Cigar Mile while racing on the wrong part of the track shows he has regained his top form.

On a major Saturday of winter racing, there’s no more exciting horse running than Arabian Knight.

Bob Baffert told Daily Racing Form’s Mary Rampellini that Arabian Knight needs to show in the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn he can race as effectively around two turns as he did around one. He’ll be just as effective. Expect Arabian Knight to emerge Saturday as a leading candidate for the Kentucky Derby – a race from which his trainer is banned this year.

Odds-on Arabian Knight is for viewing pleasure. There are plenty of other places to find a bet.

Wed, 01/25/2023 - 17:30

TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Thursday, January 26, 2023

By David Aragona

RACE 2: MACH ONE (#1)

Wed, 01/25/2023 - 13:42

Breakout Beyers: Far Bridge downs tough rival, could be a Cinderella story

By Marcus Hersh
Far Bridge (outside) outduels a game Carl Spackler in what could turn out to be a very strong maiden race.

Each week in this space, the top Beyer performances by maiden winners will be featured and analyzed. Click here for a complete archive.

Far Bridge

Jan. 21, 8th race Gulfstream, MdSpWt70k
Beyer: 88
1 1/16 miles turf 1:39.57 – 1st by a head
b. c. 3, English Channel – Fitpitcher, by Kitten’s Joy
Owner: Calumet Farm
Trainer: Christophe Clement
Breeder: Calumet Farm

Wed, 01/25/2023 - 10:55

Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of Jan. 22, 2023

By Brad Free

IT’S MY HOUSE

Trainer: Mark Glatt

Last race: Jan. 20, race 1

Finish: Fourth by five lengths

Beyer: 83

Two turns on turf out of reach for front-runner who set pace and tired late in claiming mile. Taken for $50k by Glatt from Jesus Uranga. Front-end threat dirt sprint or route.

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Trainer: Peter Miller

Last race: Jan. 20, race 5

Tue, 01/24/2023 - 11:54

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, January 25, 2023

By DRF Staff
Tom Keyser
Tampa Bay Downs will kick off the North American racing action on Wednesday with a first post at 12:30 p.m. Eastern.

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, 01/23/2023 - 15:42

Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby: Lecomte Stakes analysis

By Marcus Hersh
Jamie Newell/Hodges Photography
Instant Coffee pasando por fuera a ganar el Lecomte Stakes

Grade 3, $194,500 Lecomte Stakes, Fair Grounds, Jan. 21, 2023, (20 qualifying points for first, 8 for second, 4 for third, 3 for fourth, and 2 for fifth)

Winner: Instant Coffee, by Bolt d’Oro
Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: Luis Saez
Owner: Gold Square
Distance / time: 1 1/16 miles / 1:45.12
Win margin: 2 1/2 lengths
Beyer: 92

Sat, 01/21/2023 - 16:08

TimeformUS horses in focus for Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023

By David Aragona

RACE 3: LA VITA SOFIA (#5) 

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