Wed, 04/20/2022 - 12:38

Breakout Beyers: Under Oath looks promising

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Under Oath scores a good-looking maiden win at Keeneland, earning an 87 Beyer.

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

Under Oath

April 16, 4th race Keeneland, MdSpWt100k

Beyer: 87

6f 1:10.73 – 1st by 1 1/2 lengths

ch. c. 3, Speightstown – Jojo Warrior, by Pioneerof the Nile

Wed, 04/20/2022 - 11:56

Free: Judging from her first U.S. start, Pennybaker a name to remember

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French import Pennybaker gallops to a 6 3/4-length score in the Heavenly Cause at Laurel.

The cross-country notebook begins this week with a heretofore anonymous filly named Pennybaker. Her résumé includes only a single U.S. start. But what a start it was . . .

Although it is too early to compare Pennybaker to the division heavyweights, the 4-year-old filly’s stakes romp April 16 at Laurel in her first start on dirt suggests she will make some noise. At the very least, Pennybaker is making up for lost time.

Tue, 04/19/2022 - 11:50

DRF Clocker Report: Florida workers running at Keeneland on April 20, 2022

The following are clocker notes for Florida shippers entered Wednesday at Keeneland.

Race 3

#3 Roderick

Mar 9 2022 PMM 4f fst :49.90(g)
Broke well and was going easier outside Proton Pack with the rider just sitting in 13.40, 24.40, 36.40, and out in 49.20. RATING: B

Mar 2 2022 PMM 4f fst :51.80
Looked average on his wrong lead through very slow fractions. RATING: C

#6 King's Ovation

Tue, 04/19/2022 - 10:30

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, April 20, 2022

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Keeneland turf racing, October 2020.

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.

Fri, 04/15/2022 - 18:13

DRF Clocker Report: Florida workers running at Keeneland on April 16, 2022

Race 2

#2 Double Clutch

Mar 29 2022 PMM 5f fm(T) 1:02.25
Lugging in a bit but going pretty easily by himself in 24.80, 48 flat, and out in 1:01.80. Needs to stay straighter. RATING: B-

Mar 22 2022 PMM 4f fm(T) :49.45
Moving nicely late, finishing well through splits of 13.80, 39 flat, 1:03.40, and out in 1:16.60. RATING: B

Mar 13 2022 PMM 4f fm(T) :51.25
Going easier inside Cellist in 27.40, 53.40, and out two clear in 1:08.40. RATING: B

Fri, 04/15/2022 - 17:37

DRF Clocker Report: Florida workers running at Aqueduct on April 16, 2022

The following are clocker notes for Florida shippers entered Saturday at Aqueduct.

Race 1

#1 Proven Hope

Apr 9 2022 GP 4f fst :50.25
Never got watch on this one during rush but was totally on own to wire. RATING: None

Apr 3 2022 GP 4f gd :47.56
Responded to late pressure with a solid final quarter in 23.44 to complete a 47.56 half holding late edge over workmate before pulling well clear going out in 1:01.28 over drying-out surface. RATING: B

Fri, 04/15/2022 - 17:16

TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Saturday, April 16, 2022

RACE 1: PROVEN HOPE (#1)

Thu, 04/14/2022 - 18:39

DRF Clocker Report: Florida workers running at Aqueduct on April 15, 2022

DRF Clocker Report: Florida workers running at Aqueduct on April 15, 2022

Race 1

#5 First to Act

Mar 26 2022 GP 4f fst :49.03

Blinkers ON for this 4F 23.93 49.18 half-mile, finishing a half back of Relaxation, both kind of coasting to wire over a slow strip. RATING: B-

Mar 6 2022 GP 4f fst :49.51

Missed a couple of weeks, back on tab this morning, an easy half with First Alert 24.40 49.50, finishing into a strong headwind. RATING: B-

Feb 14 2022 GP 4f fst :47.85