Wed, 04/22/2020 - 09:31

Brad Free's cross-country plays for Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Sandwiched between live longshots Wednesday at Tampa Bay Downs and Fonner Park are three rock-solid contenders at Will Rogers Downs. Jumping in:

Tue, 04/21/2020 - 13:52

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, April 22, 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.

Mon, 04/20/2020 - 11:17

Trip Notes for April 18-19, 2020: Apple Blossom and Count Fleet

April 18

Oaklawn
Count Fleet (race 8)

Sun, 04/19/2020 - 08:51

Brad Free: Cross-country plays for Sunday, April 19, 2020

Ronnie Betor
Due to a number of northern horses staying put at Gulfstream Park, the track is adding overnight stakes to its second condition book of the spring meet.

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.

Sat, 04/18/2020 - 18:14

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Sunday, April 19, 2020

Benoit Photo
Two Thirty Five could try the Grade 1 Awesome Again next month at Santa Anita.

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, 04/17/2020 - 23:27

Free: Cross-country plays for Saturday, April 18, 2020

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.

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 18:59

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, April 18, 2020

Coady Photography
Lady Apple beat four of her Azeri opponents in the Houston Ladies Classic (above).

 

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, 04/17/2020 - 17:14

Peck: Tampa Bay Downs analysis for Sunday, April 19, 2020

Tampa Bay Downs analysis for Sunday, April 19, 2020
BEST BET: Pink Peppermint (1st race)

First Race

1. Pink Peppermint 2. Merengue 3. Margie's Rouxbee

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 14:50

McGee: Gulfstream Park mandatory payout Rainbow 6 ticket for Sunday, April 19, 2020

Lauren King/Coglianese Photos
Cristian Torres has won 120 races since launching his career in April.

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.

Fri, 04/17/2020 - 13:39

Rampellini: Oaklawn Park analysis for Sunday, April 19, 2020

Oaklawn Park analysis for Sunday, April 19, 2020
BEST BET: Run Ballerina (1st race)

First Race

1. Run Ballerina 2. Sailaway and Hide 3. Line of Faith