Tue, 09/19/2023 - 10:23

Picks and analysis for mandatory-payout Assiniboia Downs Jackpot Pick 5 on Sept. 20, 2023

By Sheri Riddoch
Jason Halstead
Assiniboia Downs closes its 2023 racing season on Wednesday.

RACE 3: LADY COP has been incredibly consistent all year, expect a rebound effort off that third place last out as she had a little traffic in the stretch. She will need to rate off the speed as there are many other front-runners in the field. RUSSIAN PEARL sat the perfect stalking trip last out rebounding from a subpar effort. She just may get the same setup here. CATCH THE DREAM proved very game last out going gate to wire against allowance company in her first start of the season.

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 10:11

Brad Free's Los Alamitos horses to watch from Sept. 16-17, 2023

By Brad Free

ESSENTIAL BUSINESS
Trainer: Doug O’Neill
Last race: Sept. 16, 7th
Finish: 6th by 24
Beyer: 35
Even-money allowance filly broke slowly, pinched, rushed inside, shuffled on turn, and surrendered. This race was a toss-out for filly with legit excuses (bad trips, distance) for her last three defeats.

Sat, 09/16/2023 - 12:10

Sunday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Favor should appreciate switch to turf

By David Aragona

Belmont at the Big A | Race 3 | Post Time 2:07 p.m. (ET)

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Fri, 09/15/2023 - 15:55

Saturday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Jockey Club Oaks distance no issue for Last Call

By David Aragona

Belmont at the Big A | Race 9 | Post Time 5:21 p.m. (ET) 

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Thu, 09/14/2023 - 16:20

Friday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Lady Beth should appreciate added ground in Winter Memories

By David Aragona

Belmont at the Big A | Race 8 | Post Time 4:49 p.m. (ET) 

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Wed, 09/13/2023 - 16:13

Thursday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Shaman Princess dangerous on the front end

By David Aragona

Belmont at the Big A | Race 10 | Post Time 5:52 p.m. (ET) | Get the new TimeformUS PPs

Wed, 09/13/2023 - 15:06

Breakout Beyers: Slider freezes competition in impressive Del Mar win

By Marcus Hersh
Benoit Photo
Slider draws out to a three-length victory Sept. 9, earning a solid 86 Beyer Speed Figure.

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

Slider

Tue, 09/12/2023 - 11:18

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, September 13, 2023

By DRF Staff
Coady Photography
Kentucky Downs concludes its 2023 season with Wednesday's card.

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, 09/12/2023 - 09:31

Brad Free's Del Mar horses to watch from week of Sept. 8-10, 2023

By Brad Free

RESPECT THE CROWN
Trainer: Jeff Mullins
Last race: Sept. 8, 2nd
Finish: 3rd by 1 1/4
Beyer: 70
Debut 2-year-old filly broke well in turf sprint, void of speed, picked up steam into lane, finished well, and galloped out in front of the field. Very promising debut by daughter of Palace Malice.

Mon, 09/11/2023 - 11:40

Ask Beyer: Analyzing Nutella Fella's Hopeful figure

By Andrew Beyer
Debra A. Roma
Nutella Fella's Beyer Figure for the Hopeful came back historically weak, just a 72.

While I have never been one to put a lot of stock in Beyer Speed Figures, I find it hard to believe that you only gave my horse Nutella Fella a 72 Beyer in the Hopeful [Stakes at Saratoga]. It was just a matter of disrespect. You disrespected us because we are a small stable that upset the apple cart. I wonder if [second-place] Timberlake had held on what his number would have been. I promise you it would have been over 90. I hope my horse proves you wrong over and over.

Nick Beaver

Bell Gable Stable

Dear Nick,

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