Fri, 11/27/2020 - 11:35

BreezeFigs Quick-Pix Saturday, November 28, 2020 by Bob Fierro & Jay Kilgore

Sometimes we get lucky, and sometimes we get very lucky. Our suggestion last week to key Journeytothemoon and Shannon resulted in a $24 payoff when the former buried her field, and a $10,000 super when the latter got up to finish fourth. The result was one of 23 times BreezeFigs 2-year-old maidens crossed the wire first, including seven times kicking off BreezeFigs exactas.

Thu, 11/26/2020 - 23:24

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Friday, November 27, 2020

Barbara D. Livingston
Aqueduct Racetrack has been approved as a temporary hospital 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.

Thu, 11/26/2020 - 13:20

Weekend GamePlan for Nov. 28, 2020: Picks for Hollywood Derby, Golden Rod, Long Island

Ryan Thompson/Coglianese Photos
Scarto, shown winning at Gulfstream Park in February, had a difficult trip last time out when second to Smooth Like Strait in the Twilight Derby.

Stakes action this Thanksgiving weekend is appropriately socially distanced.

From New York to Kentucky to California – with a side dish of Maryland – there are tasty races from coast to coast Saturday. Del Mar offers a heaping helping of handicapping. We’ll start there with an excellent renewal of the Hollywood Derby.

Hollywood Derby

Wed, 11/25/2020 - 16:48

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, November 26, 2020

Benoit Photo
If purses are underpaid at the current Del Mar meet, the excess funds could be put to use during the fall season.

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.

2:00 DMR 1st PAPALE (#3, 9-5) is a DRF Best Bet (Brad Free). |Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

Wed, 11/25/2020 - 16:01

Breakout Beyers: Life Is Good is even better

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

Life Is Good

Wed, 11/25/2020 - 09:29

Free: Del Mar horses to watch for week of Nov. 23, 2020

 

OVERDUE

Trainer: Phil D’Amato

Last race: Nov. 20, 2nd

Finish: 4th by 1 3/4

Beyer: 89

Turf gelding returned to top form third start back. Strong finish in five-furlong sprint; can stretch out in new elongated turf sprints that will be offered this winter at Santa Anita.

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Tue, 11/24/2020 - 11:50

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Tom Keyser
Tampa Bay Downs opens its 2018-19 meet Saturday.

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, 11/23/2020 - 10:40

Trip Notes for November 21, 2020: Native Diver, Red Smith, and more

Aqueduct
Red Smith (race 9)