Tue, 09/15/2020 - 17:45

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, September 16, 2020

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The winner of the Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint will receive a berth in the Breeders' Cup Turf 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.

1:15 KD 1st SPYGLASS (#6, 8-1) showed good pace before a serious late fade in her career debut, but given the pedigree, one could imagine that dirt sprint being a prep for this turf mile. Brother to turf-route stakes winner Indigo Gin. -Marcus Hersh

Sun, 09/13/2020 - 20:46

Trip Notes for September 12, 2020: Kentucky Turf Cup, Turf Sprint, and more

Sept. 12

Kentucky Downs

Ladies Turf (race 7)

Sat, 09/12/2020 - 17:36

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Sunday, September 13, 2020

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Snapper Sinclair (foreground) gets up in deep stretch to win the Tourist Mile under Julien Leparoux.

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, 09/11/2020 - 10:52

BreezeFigs Quick-Pix Saturday, September 22, 2020 by Bob Fierro & Jay Kilgore

We really did not expect our Del Mar Pick Queengol to go off at fairly long odds but we will take the $20 she paid to win and pocket it. Unfortunately, our Charles Town Pick Guapa Chico got into an early contretemps and could not get the prize. However, in addition to Queengol there were 15 other 2-year-old BreezeFigs maidens who won last week with a number kicking off BreezeFigs exactas.

Thu, 09/10/2020 - 16:05

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Friday, September 11, 2020

Michael Burns
Horses break from the gate at the start of the first race on Woodbine's inner turf course on June 28.

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, 09/10/2020 - 15:56

Weekend GamePlan for Sept. 12, 2020: Picks for Runhappy Turf Sprint, Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf, Queen's Plate

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In his lone start since May 2019, Kanthaka (right) finished second to Oleksandra in the Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes at Belmont Park.

It’s a fairly quiet Saturday the week after fireworks at Churchill Downs and Saratoga.

Cast an eye across the Atlantic, with the Irish Champion, a Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series race linked to the BC Turf, on Saturday at Leopardstown, and the Arc trials Sunday at Longchamp.

Thu, 09/10/2020 - 10:47

Breakout Beyers: Vequist zooms to Grade 1 level

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Vequist wins the Spinaway by 9 1/2 lengths on Sunday at Saratoga.

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

VEQUIST

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 15:16

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, September 10, 2020

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Kentucky Downs presents unique challenges for a track announcer.

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, 09/09/2020 - 14:58

Peck: Monmouth horses to watch for week of Sept. 7, 2020

GYPSUM JOHNNY

Trainer: Wayne Potts

Last race Sept. 6, 4th

Finish: 3rd by 3 1/2

Beyer: 62

Little chance to close in this paceless route, which was controlled from start to finish by the eventual winner. Lots of room to improve next time given an honest pace up front.

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STELLAR GRACE

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 13:45

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, September 9, 2020

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Kentucky Downs opens its six-day Runhappy meet on Monday with huge purses and an all-star jockey lineup.

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.

3:23 KD 5th MARGARET'S JOY's (#5, 9-2) is a DRF Best Bet (Marcus Hersh).