Wed, 08/03/2022 - 15:26

TimeformUS Saratoga Horses in Focus for Friday, August 5, 2022

By David Aragona

RACE 4: JEMOGRAPHY (#2)

Wed, 08/03/2022 - 14:45

Free: Del Mar horses to watch for week of Aug. 1, 2022

By Brad Free

BOLD CONNECTION

Trainer: Todd Fincher

Last race: July 30, race 3

Finish: 8th by 17

Beyer: 35

Second-start juvenile filly seemingly had run when she was steadied and eliminated at quarter pole of turf route. Call it inconclusive. Uncle Mo filly is better than she looks.

 

WEDDING GROOM

Trainer: Steve Miyadi

Last race: July 30, race 4

Wed, 08/03/2022 - 14:39

Breakout Beyers: Despite slower fig, final time, Justique shows more promise

By Marcus Hersh
Barbara D. Livingston
Prank earned a 91 Beyer for her 9 1/2 length maiden special weight victory at Saratoga.

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

Justique

July 31, 8th race Del Mar, MdSpWt82.5k

Beyer: 72

5 1/2 furlongs, 1:04.29 – 1st by 2 1/4 lengths

b. f. 2, Justify – Grazie Mille, by Bernardini

Wed, 08/03/2022 - 12:06

Free: Juvenile fillies Justique, Prank could be any kind

By Brad Free
Barbara D. Livingston
Trainer John Ortiz is high on his filly Justa Warrior, who won at Ellis in her debut and goes next in the Ellis Debutante.

Flashy maiden winners burst on the scene last week at Del Mar and Saratoga. Summer must be in full swing if the weekly notebook is mostly focused on 2-year-olds. Time to dive in.

Justique: West Coast wonder

A star is born. She is Justique, who broke dead last in her sprint debut July 31 at Del Mar. For the 2-year-old Justify filly trained by John Shirreffs, the start seemingly cost her all chance.

“After she broke so poorly, I was like, well, let’s hope she makes a nice run at the end,” Shirreffs said. “And she did.”

Tue, 08/02/2022 - 15:08

TimeformUS Saratoga Horses in Focus for Thursday, August 4, 2022

By David Aragona

RACE 7: ALWAYZ LATE (#7)

Tue, 08/02/2022 - 13:13

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, August 3, 2022

By DRF Staff
Barbara D. Livingston
Among the new bets being offered at Saratoga is the Triple Play, a $3 minimum pick three.

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, 08/01/2022 - 15:37

TimeformUS horses in focus for Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022

By David Aragona

RACE 2: LAUGHTER (No. 2) 

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