Thu, 07/30/2020 - 18:22

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Friday, July 31, 2020

Jim McCue/Maryland Jockey Club
The Maryland Racing Commission is reviewing the legality of the Stronach Group's proposal.

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, 07/30/2020 - 15:56

Weekend GamePlan for Aug. 1, 2020: Picks for H. Allen Jerkens, Caress, Monmouth Oaks

Barbara D. Livingston
No Parole has the best early speed in the H. Allen Jerkens but can most likely rate if needed.

You know, Tom’s d’Etat was all set to win the Woodward Stakes in 2017 when he was injured days before and taken out of racing action for 15 months. Last year, back at Saratoga, he made the Woodward, only to endure a tough trip that might have cost him victory. That Tom’s d’Etat was not the Tom’s d’Etat coming into the Whitney Stakes on Saturday. This version, the 7-year-old one, is better.

Thu, 07/30/2020 - 11:42

Thursday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Amundson’s pace advantage gives him edge in Morrissey

Saratoga | Race 9 | Post Time 5:46 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs | Not already a TimeformUS member? Sign up

It’s pretty easy to separate the runners in this John Morrissey field into two groups – those with strong recent form and those without. The former group is the smaller one, as only Funny Guy, Bankit, and Amundson come into this race off performances that would be good enough to win here.

Wed, 07/29/2020 - 16:54

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, July 30, 2020

Michael Burns
No turf races are scheduled for the next condition book, which begins on Nov. 13.

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.

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Wed, 07/29/2020 - 16:09

Breakout Beyers: French Reef shows sprint side

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

FRENCH REEF

Wed, 07/29/2020 - 15:23

TimeFormUS horses in focus for Friday, July 31, 2020

RACE 5: IMINCOMUNICADO (#12)

Wed, 07/29/2020 - 09:28

Free: Del Mar horses to watch for week of July 27, 2020

Del Mar

OFFSHORE AFFAIR

Trainer: Carla Gaines

Last race: July 24, race 7

Finish: 4th by 3/4

Beyer: 72

Turf sprinter lost his chance when squeezed and away last, had to wait for room into the lane, angled out, kicked. Gray might have been best, follow in Cal-bred turf allowance.

Tue, 07/28/2020 - 16:45

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Barbara D. Livingston
Made You Look and jockey Javier Castellano win the Grade 3 Dania Beach Stakes by 2 1/2 lengths 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.

Tue, 07/28/2020 - 14:57

TimeformUS Saratoga Horses in Focus for July 30, 2020

RACE 2: MAJESTIC VIEW (#6)