Not a bad week overall as our main Pick, Scolding, was extremely impressive in her debut and very generous in an even money payoff. Our other Pick, Uncle Addouma, completed the super two races later. There were four other BreezeFigs maidens who won during the week on the light racing scene, another at Oaklawn, two at Gulfstream and one at Tampa Bay. This week also marked the beginning of baby races in which BreezeFigs graduates of this year’s OBSMAR sale have been entered.

Andrew Le Jeune
R1: 2-1-3-12
R2: 3-4-7-1
R3: 1-6-2-10
R4: 11-9-8-1
R5: 8-9-14-1
R6: 2-4-11-1
R7: 1-4-5-9
R8: 5-9-7-2
R9: 12-2-1-4
R10: 8-10-4-6
Best: R9 N12 Ballistic King
Each/way: R2 N3 Gameplayer Times
Play: Q/QP R9 1-2-12

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It is “longshot Friday” at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs, where three late-afternoon price plays warrant consideration.

Gulfstream Park race 6 (3:45 p.m. ET) – May Day Info (3) lost her debut by 18 lengths, but she might have more ability than evident. She was hard-held early while climbing from the kickback and did not get comfortable until moving to the outside. She adds blinkers, picks up a top rider, and should improve a bunch second time out. May Day Info is listed at 6-1.

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.

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Here we go again!

Less than three weeks after a forceout of the Rainbow 6 pool resulted in a payout of $20,158 for a 20-cent ticket on April 19, Gulfstream Park will give fans another opportunity to go for the big money by offering a mandatory payout of the pool here Saturday.

Barring anyone holding a unique winning ticket in the Rainbow 6 either Thursday or Friday, a carryover of nearly $1.5 million is likely to be on the table, with a final pool that could climb to $7 million to $9 million by the time the last dollar is wagered.

Gulfstream Park is the only game in town Thursday. Wagering recommendations on the country’s lone Thoroughbred program are limited to a pair of small pick three plays and a longshot win bet.

Gulfstream Park pick three races 1-3 (1:35 p.m. ET) – A maiden-claiming turf sprint, a 2-year-old dash with an obligatory Wesley Ward-trained favorite, and a claiming sprint kicks off the 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.

The possible reopening of California means Santa Anita could be racing next weekend. We’ll see. Meantime, fiscally responsible pick threes Wednesday at Will Rogers Downs and Tampa Bay Downs look interesting, as does a win bet on a horse we tried last month.

Will Rogers Downs pick three races 3-5 (3:15 p.m. ET) – A small $12 play will try to establish value early by including only two in the opening leg, leaving off the program favorite.

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.

Grade 1, $500,000 Arkansas Derby (Division 1); 1 1/8 miles; Oaklawn Park; May 2, 2020
(100 Derby qualifying points for a win, 40 for second, 20 for third, 10 for fourth)

Winner: Charlatan, by Speightstown

Trainer: Bob Baffert

Jockey: Martin Garcia

Owners: SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables, Hertrich

Beyer Speed Figure: 96