Sandwiched between live longshots Wednesday at Tampa Bay Downs and Fonner Park are three rock-solid contenders at Will Rogers Downs. Jumping in:
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.
Action aplenty on Sunday, including a live longshot at Tampa Bay Downs, a standout “single” at Gulfstream Park, and pace makes the race at Gulfstream and Oaklawn Park. Spot plays for an afternoon with a mandatory payout in the Gulfstream pick six.
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.
Cross-country plays for Saturday, April 18, 2020
Oaklawn Park is the afternoon focus Saturday, but not until a pair of standouts race at Gulfstream Park, and a longshot seeks a maiden upset at Tampa Bay Downs. Diving in:
GP, race 3 (1:45 ET) – The “cross-country cinch” for Saturday is Cat’s Astray (3), five-time runner-up at this nonwinners-three claiming level and fastest in the field. A speed-figure standout, Cat’s Astray should deliver at less than her 9-5 morning line.
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.
As the coronavirus crisis drags on, Gulfstream Park in South Florida is providing a welcome oasis in a worldwide gambling desert by forcing out its Rainbow 6 pool Sunday.
The 20-cent Rainbow spans races 6-11 on an 11-race card that starts at 12:55 p.m. Eastern. The first Rainbow race is scheduled for 3:23.
Something close to $10 million in new offtrack wagers can be expected to pour in. The carryover pool stood at $1,366.160 into Sunday.