Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:21

BreezeFigs Quick-Pix Saturday, October 17, 2020 by Bob Fierro & Jay Kilgore

We don’t know whether the scratch of one of our Pix made a difference but we are hard pressed to think he could have challenged the other, Hard Love, who put on a sterling performance to pay on astounding $25 last week. Thank you very much.

Thu, 10/15/2020 - 17:56

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Friday, October 16, 2020

Coady Photography
Diamond Oops, left, runs down longshot Empire of Gold to win the Grade 2 Phoenix and earn a fees-paid berth in the Breeders' Cup Sprint.

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, 10/15/2020 - 16:41

TimeFormUS horses in focus for Friday, Oct. 16, 2020

RACE 3: A BIT O’IRISH SASS (#1)

Thu, 10/15/2020 - 16:00

Weekend GamePlan for Oct. 17, 2020: Picks for Raven Run, Floral Park, Keeneland allowance

Benoit Photo
Secret Keeper, right, put in a solid effort in the Torrey Pines against Harvest Moon, who subsequently won the Grade 2 Zenyatta.

Saturday’s best racing might be over by the time you fire up your computer for the North American afternoon cards.

This is QIPCO British Champions Day, the made-to-compete-with-the-Breeders’ Cup year-end program consisting of five stakes at Ascot Racecourse, four Group 1’s and a Group 2. Of course, the ground is somewhere between soft and very soft for this important day of racing, which has become standard for the event.

Wed, 10/14/2020 - 16:53

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, October 15, 2020

Coady Photography
July racing at Keeneland would include the Blue Grass Stakes and Ashland, prep races for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.

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.

1:10 GPW 3rd FREE TO FLY (#2, 6-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Mike Welsch).

Wed, 10/14/2020 - 15:23

Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of Oct. 12, 2020

CARMELITA’S MAN

Trainer: Dean Pederson

Last race: Oct. 9, race 1

Finish: 1st by head

Beyer: 74

Despite impossibly wide trip in turf route, four and five wide throughout, he overcame the ground loss to defeat Cal-bred maidens and fits right back in statebred allowance.

 

AURELIAN MAN

Trainer: Doug O’Neill

Last race: Oct. 10, race 1

Finish: 3rd by 1 1/2

Wed, 10/14/2020 - 14:08

Breakout Beyers: Whatmakessammyrun outruns sale price in Belmont maiden victory

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

Whatmakessammyrun

Tue, 10/13/2020 - 17:27

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Keeneland Photo
Keeneland returns to action Wednesday with eight races.

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, 10/12/2020 - 11:32

Trip Notes for October 10-11, 2020: Jockey Club Gold Cup, Champagne, and more

Oct. 10

Belmont
Champagne (race 4)