Wed, 12/30/2020 - 17:15

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, December 31, 2020

Barbara D. Livingston
Aqueduct will resume racing as scheduled on Friday without fans on-site.

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.

Wed, 12/30/2020 - 16:06

Breakout Beyers: Prate overwhelms his field

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

Prate

Wed, 12/30/2020 - 15:45

TimeFormUS horses in focus for Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020

RACE 2: OK HONEY (#1)

Wed, 12/30/2020 - 09:23

Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of Dec. 28, 2020

WIPE THE SLATE

Trainer: Doug O’Neill

Last race: Dec. 26, race 2

Finish: 1st by 3 1/4

Beyer: 88

Second-start Nyquist colt looked like a budding star in decisive blinkers-on maiden romp at seven furlongs. Pressed three wide, strong late. Joins list of 2021 Derby candidates.

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WHISPER NOT

Tue, 12/29/2020 - 13:17

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Lauren King/Coglianese Photos
Gulfstream says it will run every race at the scheduled post time.

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, 12/28/2020 - 11:38

Trip Notes for December 26-27, 2020: Malibu, Robert. J. Frankel and more

Dec. 26

Santa Anita
Mathis Brothers Mile (race 4)

Wed, 12/23/2020 - 09:39

Free: Southern California horses to watch for week of Dec. 21, 2020

FABOZZI

Trainer: Kristin Mulhall

Last race: Dec. 17, race 6

Finish: 1st by 1 1/2

Beyer: 72

Veteran dropped to $8k claiming, won decisively. Claimed by Mulhall from Mark Glatt, gelding will be competitive in low-level routes. Entered in race 10 Sunday at Santa Anita.

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HANDR’SDREAM

Tue, 12/22/2020 - 17:35

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Barbara D. Livingston
The casino at Gulfstream Park has been closed for the past three months due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

Tue, 12/22/2020 - 16:06

Weekend GamePlan for Dec. 26, 2020: Picks for American Oaks, Tropical Park Derby, Lady of Shamrock

Barbara D. Livingston
Sole Volante returns to turf in the Tropical Park Derby while making his first start since finishing 11th of 15 in the Kentucky Derby in September.

Well, here we are, last Saturday of 2020, our year of discontent, and for all that is troubling in the world, the day after Christmas is a gift for horseplayers and racing fans.

Stakes racing abounds from coast to coast, with multi-stakes programs at Laurel, Gulfstream, and Fair Grounds, all of those overshadowed by a gilt-edged program at Santa Anita.