Thu, 10/12/2023 - 14:15

Weekend GamePlan for Oct. 14, 2023: Picks for Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup, Sands Point, Ontario Matron

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Lindy handled an off course in winning an allowance at Kentucky Downs, but is capable of handling any ground.

All of racing’s momentum moves toward the Breeders’ Cup at this point in autumn, but there are important stakes races still to be run in October.

Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup

Hard to imagine this race, which in many recent years has come up somewhat soft, would attract a field this deep and this strong. To me, the American fillies, those that have campaigned here all season, are going to struggle to contend. Mission of Joy is due for a bounce-back race at a price, but I can’t see her winning.

Wed, 10/11/2023 - 16:12

Thursday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: He’smyhoneybadger drops second off the claim

By David Aragona

Belmont at the Big A | Race 3 | Post Time 1:40 p.m. (ET)

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Tue, 10/10/2023 - 13:19

Brad Free's Santa Anita horses to watch from Oct. 6-9, 2023

By Brad Free

DUSTY SPRINGFIELD
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: Oct. 6, 3rd
Finish: 5th by 1 3/4
Beyer: 63
Super debut by maiden filly in main-oval turf sprint. Broke last, jumped at dirt crossing, rail rally on turn, angled out, and finished evenly. Sibling to stakes winners Alice Marble and Enola Gray will be tough next out.

Tue, 10/10/2023 - 11:31

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, October 11, 2023

By DRF Staff

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Keeneland begins the second week of the fall meet on Wednesday.

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, 10/07/2023 - 16:27

Sunday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Jody’s Pride should relish switch to turf in Matron

By David Aragona

Belmont at the Big A | Race 8 | Post Time 4:22 p.m. (ET)

TimeformUS PPs are now available on drf.com. Go to shop.drf.com and use coupon code NYRATF23 to get one free TimeformUS card.

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 11:54

Steve Andersen's Fresno analysis for Monday, Oct. 9, 2023

By Steve Andersen

A glance at the leading contenders for Monday’s seven-race program at the Big Fresno Fair. First post time is 1:45 p.m. Pacific.

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 16:32

Saturday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Gold Sweep needs better trip in Champagne

By David Aragona

Belmont at the Big A | Race 8 | Post Time 3:46 p.m. (ET)

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There appears to be a deep well of raw talent in the Champagne, but it remains to be seen which of these promising 2-year-olds will be ready to take that next step forward against stakes company.

Thu, 10/05/2023 - 17:17

Friday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: City Fever has talent to handle stretch-out in Gio Ponti

By David Aragona

Belmont at the Big A | Race 2 | Post Time 1:08 p.m. (ET)

TimeformUS PPs are now available on drf.com. Go to shop.drf.com and use coupon code NYRATF23 to get one free TimeformUS card.

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 15:21

Thursday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Portage stretches back out to preferred distance

By David Aragona

Belmont at the Big A | Race 8 | Post Time 4:22 p.m. (ET)

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:42

Breakout Beyers: Twirling Good Time shows maturity in debut victory

By Marcus Hersh

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Field Lass easily wins a Churchill Downs maiden on Sept. 28 with a 92 Beyer Speed Figure for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Each week in this space, the top Beyer performances by maiden winners will be featured and analyzed. Click here for a complete archive.

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