Thu, 12/21/2017 - 10:25

TimeformUS Pace Figures: A new tool for handicappers in DRF Formulator

The addition of TimeformUS Pace Figures to DRF Formulator past performances is great news for all types of Formulator users. If you already have experience with TimeformUS, you know that TimeformUS Pace Figures are a perfect supplement to the diverse set of handicapping tools that Formulator already offers. Conversely, if you are new to TimeformUS data, pace figures are natural introduction to TimeformUS’s intuitive approach to horse racing past performances.

Thu, 12/21/2017 - 10:25

Q and A: TimeformUS Pace Figures

TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona and TimeformUS chief figure-maker Craig Milkowski discuss the addition of TimeformUS Pace Figure to DRF Formulator.

David Aragona: How do TimeformUS Pace Figures differ from the TimeformUS Early/Late Ratings already in all DRF PPs?

Craig Milkowski: The TimeformUS Pace Figures are given for each race and evaluate how fast each horse ran at different points of call. The Early/Late Ratings are an overall rating based on multiple races.

Tue, 12/19/2017 - 14:45

TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017

Race 3

Unrepented (#1)

Her best speed figures from last winter make her competitive against this group.

Has run some of her best races at this distance, finishing in the money in 12 of 13 starts at one mile.

DRF Formulator Fact: Over the past five years, Robertino Diodoro is 14 for 40 (35%, $2.13 ROI) second off the claim with horses also making their second starts off a layoff on dirt.

5-1 on ML

Tue, 12/19/2017 - 13:55

Road to the Derby: Springboard Mile analysis

Dustin Orona Photography
Greyvitos wins the Springboard Mile and collects 10 points in the race to the 2018 Kentucky Derby.

$402,400 Springboard Mile; one mile; Remington Park; Dec. 17, 2017
(10 Derby qualifying points for a win, 4 for second, 2 for third, 1 for fourth)

Winner: Greyvitos, by Malibu Moon
Trainer: Adam Kitchingman
Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Owner: Triple B Farms
Beyer Speed Figure: 88

Mon, 12/18/2017 - 11:23

Trip Notes for December 16-17: Harlan's Holiday, Remington Springboard Mile, and more

Dec. 16 Gulfstream
Rampart (race 5)

Sun, 12/17/2017 - 10:27

Bernier: How I'll play Aqueduct for Sunday, Dec. 17

The eighth at Aqueduct on Sunday afternoon is a New York Stallion Series event for 2-year-olds, and there’s a heavy favorite on the morning line in STONEY BENNETT (2). Stoney Bennett has run the fastest races in the field from both a Beyer Speed Figure standpoint as well as a TimeformUS standpoint. I was disappointed in his most recent start in the $100,000 Notebook at Aqueduct on Nov. 26. He loomed up in the clear on the far turn before finishing evenly down the lane.

Sat, 12/16/2017 - 12:44

Hong Kong Selections for Sunday, December 17th

Brett Davis

R1: 4-2-5-7

R2: 3-2-11-6

R3: 3-2-11-1

R4: 5-6-1-7

R5: 12-11-7-5

R6: 7-9-10-1

R7: 14-8-1-5

R8: 5-8-11-6

R9: 11-4-5-2

R10: 2-6-9-3

 

Best Bet: R7 n14 Enjoy Life  

Longshot: R1 n2 Super Eighteen

Best Play: Q/QP 2,4,5

 

Paul Lally

R1: 4-5-12-7

R2: 2-3-10-1

R3: 2-6-3-7

R4: 6-7-5-1

R5: 12-10-11-7

R6: 10-9-7-3

R7: 6-2-3-8

R8: 5-7-11-13

R9: 11-5-4-2

R10: 2-12-6-4

 

Sat, 12/16/2017 - 08:19

Hersh: How I'll play Gulfstream for Saturday, Dec. 16

A fine multi-stakes card on Saturday at Gulfstream Park. Here’s how I’ll play it.
Race 5

Fri, 12/15/2017 - 11:13

BreezeFigs Quick-Pix for Saturday, December 16, 2017, by Bob Fierro & Jay Kilgore

When he was nicely positioned and ready to make a move, our Pick last week, Derby Kingdom, simply did not accelerate and one-paced it home.