Thu, 01/06/2022 - 14:27

TimeformUS horses in focus for Friday, Jan. 7, 2022

By David Aragona

RACE 3: BOINTHEBACK (#7) 

Thu, 01/06/2022 - 13:56

Weekend Gameplan for Jan. 8, 2022: Picks for Santa Ynez, Tropical Turf, and Pippin

By Marcus Hersh
Barbara D. Livingston
Largent (right) was narrowly beaten by stablemate Colonel Liam in the 2021 Pegasus World Cup Turf. He returns for the first time since then in the Tropical Turf.

A mere six stakes races appear on the calendar for Saturday, and actual stakes horses appear to be in hibernation.

Only the Turfway Park Prevue, where Nobals ought to win at a short price (unless his connections’ decision to run him back at Kentucky Downs one week after his sharp Arlington-Washington Futurity score has long-term consequences), drew more than seven entrants.

“Pass,” however, is not an option for Weekend Gameplan.

Santa Ynez

Wed, 01/05/2022 - 16:51

TimeformUS horses in focus for Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022

By David Aragona

RACE 1: MOM’S EYE CANDY (#6) 

Wed, 01/05/2022 - 15:08

Breakout Beyers: Class line made Apprehend one to watch in second start

By Marcus Hersh
Coady Photography
Apprehend (13) gets up in the last jump to win an Oaklawn maiden, getting his last eighth in 12.29.

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

Apprehend

Dec. 31, 7th race Oaklawn, MdSpWt84k

Beyer: 85

6f 1:10.37 – 1st by a nose

b. c. 3, Arrogate – Hero’s Amor, by Street Hero

Wed, 01/05/2022 - 14:34

Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of Jan. 3, 2022

By Brad Free

BRIGHT LEAF

Trainer: John Sadler

Last race: Dec. 31, race 2

Finish: DNF

Beyer: NA

On way to victory in starter allowance mile, propped in deep stretch and lost rider. Now proven at two turns, can win similar starter allowance route for 3-year-olds of 2022.

 

GOT THUNDER

Trainer: John Sadler

Last race: Dec. 31, race 6

Finish: 2nd by 5 1/2

Tue, 01/04/2022 - 12:40

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, January 5, 2022

By DRF Staff
Tom Cooley
On Saturday, Jan. 25, Tampa Bay Downs handled a staggering $6.2 million.

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.

Sat, 01/01/2022 - 13:17

TimeformUS horses in focus for Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022

By David Aragona

RACE 1: FLOWER MOON (#2) 

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