Fri, 08/07/2020 - 10:32

Breezefigs Quick-Pix for Saturday, August 8, 2020 by Bob Fierro and Jay Kilgore

With an explosive move at the eighth pole that left our other gimmick play behind, Reinvestment Risk blew the doors off as our co-Pick at the Spa last week and paid a very generous ten bucks. Watch this colt. He was one of a half-dozen baby BreezeFigs maidens to win last week including solos at Colonial, Del Mar, Gulfstream, Monmouth and Parx. The 3-year-olds had a solid week with eight of them winning, at Golden Gate, Indiana (three), Lone Star, Parx and Saratoga (two). Today’s cards are solid but we see no first-time 3-year-old worth touting.

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 18:33

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Friday, August 7, 2020

Benoit Photo
Square Deal (center) finished first in the Graduation Stakes at Del Mar over Big Returns (left) and Pas de Panique (not pictured), but was disqualified to third for interference. Those three meet again on Friday in the I'm Smokin Stakes at Del Mar.

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Thu, 08/06/2020 - 15:50

Weekend GamePlan for Aug. 8, 2020: Picks for Travers, Ballerina, Waya

Debra A. Roma
Uncle Chuck, shown schooling in the paddock Thursday, has a huge stride, which should work to his advantage in the 1 1/4-mile Travers.

All eyes on Saratoga this Saturday. Sure, we’d love to see some larger, more competitive fields on the Runhappy Travers card, but it’s also worth keeping in mind that only a couple months ago, there was no racing at all in New York.

Travers

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 12:35

Hammersly: Woodbine mandatory payout Jackpot Hi-5 play for Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020

Woodbine will offer a mandatory payout on its Jackpot Hi-5 wager on the final race of its Saturday card. The carryover, which has been growing since June 21, currently sits at $268,052. The wager has a 20-cent base. 

MARJORIE’S DREAM (#3) and also-eligible CITY FASHION (#13) look key to race 10. Marjorie’s Dream did little in her debut here June 14 but was strong in start No. 2. City Fashion has worked splendidly for her debut for a trainer who has strong debut-win numbers.

Wed, 08/05/2020 - 16:57

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, August 6, 2020

Ryan Thompson/Coglianese Photos
Gulfstream Park kicks off a four-day week of racing at 1 p.m. Eastern on Thursday.

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Wed, 08/05/2020 - 15:46

Peck: Monmouth horses to watch for week of Aug. 3, 2020

SEANOW

Trainer: Antonio Arriaga

Date: Aug. 1, 2nd

Finish: 3rd by 2

Beyer: 76

This was a strong effort for the show, as he was involved in a three-way duel and only weakened late, in fact showing some life even in midstretch. Can wire the right group if able to shake loose in the opening stages.

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Wed, 08/05/2020 - 12:38

Breakout Beyers: Reinvestment Risk has growth potential

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

Reinvestment Risk