Wed, 03/08/2023 - 12:06

New symbol in past performances for turf races moved to synthetic

By DRF Staff

Daily Racing Form past performances include a new symbol, a diamond with an X, which denotes when a race has been taken off the turf and moved to a synthetic surface such as Tapeta or Polytrack. In DRF Formulator PPs, the symbol will appear in blue, to correspond with the color-coded symbol for races run on synthetic surfaces. The new symbol is distinguished from the one for a race taken off the grass and moved to a dirt surface, a circle with an X.

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 09:24

Free: Santa Anita horses to watch for week of March 6, 2023

By Brad Free

DOINITTHEHARDWAY

Trainer: Bob Baffert

Last race: March 3, race 1

Finish: First by nine lengths

Beyer: 86

Maiden filly stretching back to two turns put it all together in her sixth career start. Scooted to lead, drew away. High figure makes her a leading contender for G2 Santa Anita Oaks on April 8.

Tue, 03/07/2023 - 11:18

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, March 8, 2023

By DRF Staff
Ryan Thompson/Coglianese Photos
Gulfstream is one of many tracks featured in the DRF Playbook for 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, 03/07/2023 - 10:56

Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby: John Battaglia Memorial analysis

By Marcus Hersh
Coady Photography
Congruent overcame post 12 to win the John Battaglia Memorial under jockey Sonny Leon. He finished well while earning a 91 Beyer Speed Figure and galloped out in front of the field.

$147,500 John Battaglia Memorial, Turfway Park, March 4, 2023
(20 qualifying points for first, 8 for second, 6 for third, 4 for fourth, and 2 for fifth)

Winner: Congruent, by Tapit
Trainer: Antonio Sano
Jockey: Sonny Leon
Owner: Tami Bobo and Lugamo Racing Stable
Distance, time: 1 1/16 miles, 1:43.02 (Tapeta)
Win margin: 3 1/2 lengths
Beyer: 91

Mon, 03/06/2023 - 16:10

Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby: Gotham analysis

By Marcus Hersh
Barbara D. Livingston
Neither a sloppy track, nor a loose horse could stop Raise Cain from winning the Gotham on Saturday at Aqueduct.

$402,000 Gotham; Aqueduct; March 4, 2023
(50 qualifying points for first, 20 for second, 15 for third, 10 for fourth, and 5 for fifth) 

Winner: Raise Cain, by Violence
Trainer: Ben Colebrook
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Owner: Andrew Warren and Rania Warren
Distance/time: 1 mile / 1:38.09 (muddy, sealed)
Win margin: 7 1/2 lengths
Beyer: 90 

Sat, 03/04/2023 - 17:07

TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Sunday, March 5, 2023

By David Aragona

RACE 3: PRETTY MISS KEENS (#3)

Fri, 03/03/2023 - 16:56

TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for March 4, 2023

By David Aragona

RACE 3: MARKET ALERT (#5)

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