Fri, 06/05/2020 - 18:18

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, June 6, 2020

Debra A. Roma
New York Racing Association officials are still hoping to open Belmont Park for racing later this month or in early June.

With most other North American sports being shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, we hope the sport of horse racing can entertain you during these trying times. 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, 06/05/2020 - 16:15

BreezeFigs Quick-Pix Saturday, June 6, 2020 by Bob Fierro & Jay Kilgore

That was some week—our Pick, Count Alexei, got nailed in the very last jump but ran his eyeballs out, and two impressive juvenile BreezeFigs winners set their tracks on fire—Prisoner on opening day at Belmont and Tobys Heart in a stunning gallop on the weeds at Churchill.

Thu, 06/04/2020 - 18:12

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Friday, June 5, 2020

Barbara D. Livingston
Racing at Belmont Park

With most other North American sports being shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, we hope the sport of horse racing can entertain you during these trying times. 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, 06/03/2020 - 16:15

Breakout Beyers: Paris Lights has bright future

Coady Photography
Paris Lights wins a maiden race at Churchill Downs, earning an 85 Beyer Speed Figure.

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

Paris Lights

Wed, 06/03/2020 - 15:50

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, June 4, 2020

Keeneland/Coady Photography
Current (No. 10) won the Bourbon Stakes on grass at Keeneland in October.

With most other North American sports being shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, we hope the sport of horse racing can entertain you during these trying times. 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, 06/02/2020 - 15:25

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Debra A. Roma
New York Racing Association officials are still hoping to open Belmont Park for racing later this month or in early June.

With most other North American sports being shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, we hope the sport of horse racing can entertain you during these trying times. 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, 06/01/2020 - 11:15

Trip Notes for May 30-31, 2020: Winning Colors, Santa Maria, and more

May 30

Churchill
Winning Colors (race 7)