Tue, 08/15/2023 - 12:15

Andrew Beyer: Some turf figures just can't be made

By Andrew Beyer
Coady Photography
Fandom won this maiden turf sprint by seven lengths in the spring at Keeneland, but there was no comparable race on the card from which to make an accurate speed figure.

When the Skidmore Stakes is run at Saratoga Friday, handicappers looking for guidance from the Beyer Speed Figures will be disappointed. Five horses in the field of 2-year-olds, including the probable favorites, No Nay Mets and Fandom, are missing speed figures in their past-performance lines. These omissions deserve an explanation.

Tue, 08/15/2023 - 12:01

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, August 16, 2023

By DRF Staff
Debra A. Roma
Saratoga begins another week of the 2023 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.

Tue, 08/15/2023 - 10:48

Free: Del Mar horses to watch for week of Aug. 14, 2023

By Brad Free

SPECIAL CLUB
Trainer: Craig Lewis
Last race: Aug. 10, 4th
Finish: 4th by 4
Beyer: 39
Debut 2-year-old by Clubhouse Ride ran well in Cal-bred maiden turf sprint. Off slow, middle move on turn, weaved through traffic, finished well inside, big gallop-out. Very promising debut.

Mon, 08/14/2023 - 18:50

Thursday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Mirabella tough to beat if able to repeat last

By David Aragona

Saratoga | Race 7 | Post Time 4:34 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.

Mon, 08/14/2023 - 18:27

Wednesday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Portage ready to step up and face winners

By David Aragona

Saratoga | Race 6 | Post Time 4:00 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.

Fri, 08/11/2023 - 16:30

Sunday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Whittington Park should get better pace setup 

By David Aragona

Saratoga | Race 8 | Post Time 5:10 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. 

Fri, 08/11/2023 - 11:43

Friday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Ocean Vision brings solid French form to Hall of Fame

By David Aragona

Saratoga | Race 8 | Post Time 5:08 p.m. (ET)

Thu, 08/10/2023 - 12:10

Thursday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Skate to Heaven capable of better for Rice

By David Aragona

Saratoga | Race 9 | Post Time 5:44 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, 08/09/2023 - 14:05

Breakout Beyers: Ways and Means looks like she’ll be paying the bills

By Marcus Hersh
Barbara D. Livingston
Ways and Means runs off to a 12 3/4-length maiden win at Saratoga that earned a 90 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.

Tue, 08/08/2023 - 12:32

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, August 9, 2023

By DRF Staff
Coady Photography
Canterbury Park returns to action Wednesday night.

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.

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