Thu, 05/21/2020 - 12:10

Breakout Beyers: Say Moi a confident winner

Coady Photography
Say Moi wins a May 16 maiden at Churchill Downs

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

Say Moi

May 16, 7th race, Churchill, MdSpWt81k

Beyer: 81

6f, dirt fast, 1:10.49, 1st by 1 1/4 lengths

ch. f. 3, Union Rags–Sweet Nanette, by You and I

Noteworthy siblings: Sherriff Cogburn (Vindication) – SW $205K

Auctions: Keeneland September 2018 – $300,000

Owner: Bach Stables

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 16:39

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, May 21, 2020

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

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, 05/19/2020 - 15:33

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, May, 20, 2020

Dustin Orona Photography
Chris and Dave (left) is DRF handicapper Mary Rampellini's selection in the fifth race Wednesday at Will Rogers Downs.

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, 05/18/2020 - 12:28

Trip Notes for May 17, 2020: Desert Stormer

May 17
Santa Anita
Desert Stormer (race 8)

Sat, 05/16/2020 - 17:14

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Sunday, May 17, 2020

Barbara D. Livingston
Only trainers and their attending staff will be allowed at Santa Anita during the races beginning Friday. Horse owners will not.

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, 05/15/2020 - 14:48

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, May 16, 2020

Tom Keyser
Tampa Bay Downs is one of three North American tracks racing on Wednesday.

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, 05/15/2020 - 11:52

Free: Santa Anita analysis for Sunday, May 17, 2020

Free: Santa Anita analysis for Sunday, May 17, 2020

BEST BET: Bellafina (8th race)

Fri, 05/15/2020 - 11:20

BreezeFigs Quick-Pix for Saturday, May 16, 2020 by Bob Fierro & Jay Kilgore

Considering the lack of opportunities, it was a very decent week for BreezeFigs maidens—except for our Pix. The 2-year-old Restored Order actually ran in the race in which he was on the AE list on Friday and looked like a winner until he started to dance inside the eighth pole in a very green manner. Our 3-year-old Pick, El Samuro, was nowhere to be seen until late in the drive—you might want to tab him back at the a longer distance.

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 17:52

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Friday, May 15, 2020

Emily Shields
Santa Anita is planning to resume racing on Friday with a nine-race card.

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.

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 15:56

Weekend GamePlan for May 16, 2020: Picks for Powder Break, Musical Romance, Echo Eddie

Benoit Photo
Got Stormy may not be in the same terrific form she was last year when she beat males in the Fourstardave and won the Matriarch at Del Mar (above).

Happy Preakness Day, everyone! For old time’s sake, can we get a shout out for tight turns, new shooters, the running of the port-o-potties, and Pimlico dilapidation complaints?

Huh – awfully quiet out there. But that’s Triple Crown season during a global pandemic. Still, America, for better or worse, is “opening up” again, racing included, with Santa Anita, Golden Gate, and Churchill resuming this week. The stakes schedule comes up light for the third Saturday in May, and on a day when we’re supposed to focus on Maryland, three plays from Florida and California will have to do.