Wed, 07/27/2022 - 15:02

Free: Del Mar horses to watch for week of July 25, 2022

By Brad Free

BIG FLAME

Trainer: Steve Miyadi

Last race: July 22, race 3

Finish: 3rd by neck

Beyer: 71

Closing sprinter broke slow, lost ground rallying wide, narrowed gap in N3L claiming sprint won by rail-trip pacesetter. Low fig aside, this effort was much better than looked.

 

CHEDDA CASH

Trainer: Luis Mendez

Last race: July 22, race 5

Finish: 3rd by 2 3/4

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 14:43

Breakout Beyers: Blazing Sevens gets 78 Beyer despite slow time on watch

By Marcus Hersh
Debra A. Roma
Blazing Sevens wins a six-furlong maiden race in 1:13.34 on July 24 at Saratoga, earning a 78 Beyer Speed Figure.

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

Blazing Sevens

July 24, 1st race Saratoga, MdSpWt105k

Beyer: 78

6 furlongs 1:13.34 – 1st by 6 1/4 lengths

b. f. 2, Good Magic – Trophy Girl, by Warrior’s Reward

Noteworthy siblings: None

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 14:41

TimeformUS Saratoga Horses in Focus for Friday, July 29, 2022

By David Aragona

RACE 1: BOLD LOOKER (#6)

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 12:01

Wednesday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Banterra working well for debut

By David Aragona

Saratoga | Race 6 | Post Time 3:55 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs | Not already a TimeformUS member? Sign up

This New York-bred maiden affair is a state-bred race in name only. Amazingly, all 10 runners in the main body of the field, plus the first also-eligible, are by Kentucky sires. Regardless of what you call it, this seems like a nice group of 2-year-olds. There’s certainly quality among those with experience, all of whom are contenders.  

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 11:26

Free: Shaaz showing Grade 1 talent in morning

By Brad Free
Emily Shields
Mandaloun ran fourth off the layoff last month, but trainer Brad Cox is expecting a stronger effort in the San Diego Cap.

Opening week at Del Mar, last Friday-Sunday, was a smash – average field size 10.0, median $2 win payoff more than $8. The main track played fast, and the turf course was kind to closers. Here’s hoping for more of the same where the turf meets the surf. This week’s notebook is focused exclusively on Del Mar.

Shaaz a workout winner

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 14:22

TimeformUS Saratoga Horses in Focus for Thursday, July 28, 2022

By David Aragona

RACE 4: DEVIL BOY (#8)

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 14:03

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, July 27, 2022

By DRF Staff
Barbara D. Livingston
Saratoga returns to action Wednesday for the third week of the 2022 meet.

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.

1:39  SAR 2nd     DAILY BRIEFING (#4, 9-2) is a DRF Best Bet (Mike Beer). | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

Mon, 07/25/2022 - 15:43

TimeformUS horses in focus for Wednesday, July 27, 2022

By David Aragona

RACE 3: WEYHILL FARM RD. (No. 6) 

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