Wed, 03/25/2020 - 19:23

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, March 26, 2020

Ronnie Betor
Gulfstream 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, 03/25/2020 - 08:51

Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of March 23, 2020

K P ALL SYSTEMS GO

Trainer: Jeff Mullins

Last race: March 20, 7th

Finish: 1st by 1 1/4

Beyer: 82

Rapidly improving 3-year-old turf colt scored a second straight last-to-first win in this entry-level allowance, despite the mile distance being shorter than prefers. The longer, the better. Stakes next.

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 17:13

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Coady Photography
The Tabulator notched his third straight win with the Iroquois victory.

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, 03/24/2020 - 15:17

Peck: Tampa Bay Downs horses to watch for the week of March 23, 2020

SUZIE'SSTEPPINOUT
Trainer: Martin Goodell
Date: March 20, 5th
Finish: 1st by nk
Beyer: 63
Impressed by this win, as she had to overcome a controlled pace in a race that was left devoid of speed thanks to a key late scratch; she was game to get up in time and she may be good enough to handle better if she's able to run back to this effort.

Mon, 03/23/2020 - 10:52

Trip Notes for March 21-22, 2019: Louisana Derby, Fair Grounds Oaks, and more

Amanda Hodges Weir/Hodges Photography
Wells Bayou earned a Beyer Speed Figure of 91 for his victory in the Louisiana Derby.

Fair Grounds
New Orleans Classic (race 9)

Mon, 03/23/2020 - 10:36

Free: The only sure thing is there are no sure things

Amanda Hodges Weir/Hodges Photography
Bonny South earned her way into the Kentucky Oaks by winning the Fair Grounds Oaks. Now trainer Brad Cox has to figure out how to get her to the Sept. 4 race.

Uncertainty is everywhere, so it was only fitting the most heavily favored runners in graded stakes Saturday at Fair Grounds and Santa Anita offered horseplayers a blunt reminder – there is no such thing as a sure thing.

Finite looked like a cinch in the Grade 2 Fair Grounds Oaks based on six consecutive victories and speed figures in four straight races higher than the career-high figure of any rival. Finite, an apparent slam dunk, missed the layup. She finished fourth at 3-10.

Sun, 03/22/2020 - 15:10

Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby: Louisiana Derby analysis

Amanda Hodges Weir/Hodges Photography
Wells Bayou earned a Beyer Speed Figure of 91 for his victory in the Louisiana Derby.

Grade 2, $1 million Louisiana Derby, 1 3/16 miles, Fair Grounds, March 21, 2020
(100 Derby qualifying points for a win, 40 for second, 20 for third, 10 for fourth)
Winner: Wells Bayou, by Lookin At Lucky
Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Owners: Clint Gasaway, Lance Gasaway, Madaket Stables LLC, and Wonder Stables
Beyer Speed Figure: 91

Sat, 03/21/2020 - 19:46

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Sunday, March 22, 2020

Barbara D. Livingston
Santa Anita 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.

Sat, 03/21/2020 - 11:05

Peck: How I'd play the early pick four on Saturday, March 21, 2020

Taking a look at Saturday's early pick four at Tampa, races 2 through 5:

Fri, 03/20/2020 - 18:42

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, March 21, 2020

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Foolish Humor wins the Colleen Stakes at Monmouth 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.

1:05 TAM 2nd SIR HIGGINS (#2, 2-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Kenny Peck).