Fri, 02/24/2023 - 16:48

TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Saturday, February 25, 2023

RACE 3: STARQUIST (#3)

Thu, 02/23/2023 - 16:58

TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Friday, February 24, 2023

RACE 5: CLOUD MUSIC (#6)

Thu, 02/23/2023 - 13:56

Weekend GamePlan: Picks for Rebel, Honeybee, Stymie

Trainer Brad Cox has won Kentucky Derby preps the last two weeks with Hit Show in New York and Angel of Empire in New Orleans. Can he make it three weeks, three states in the Rebel at Oaklawn? Stay tuned.

Rebel

With so many faster horses entered, how, you ask, does one get all the way down to Confidence Game to upset the Rebel. Since you asked . . .

Wed, 02/22/2023 - 14:45

Breakout Beyers: Bishops Bay a little bit green but shows plenty of talent

Jamie Newell
Bishops Bay staves off stablemate First Mission while earning a sparking 97 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.

Bishops Bay

Feb. 18, 5th race Fair Grounds, MdSpWt70k

Beyer: 97

6 furlongs 1:10.07 – 1st by 3/4 length

b. c. 3, Uncle Mo – Catch My Drift, by Pioneerof the Nile

Noteworthy siblings: Strava (Into Mischief, foaled 2019) – multiple stakes-placed, $282K earnings

Tue, 02/21/2023 - 11:51

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Coglianese Photos
Gulfstream hosts the first two legs of the Florida Sire Series on Saturday.

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.

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 14:35

Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby: Risen Star analysis

Lou Hodges Jr.
Angel of Empire, with Luis Saez aboard, wins the Risen Star Stakes on Saturday at Fair Grounds.

$400,000 Lecomte Stakes, Fair Grounds, Feb. 18, 2023
(50 qualifying points for first, 20 for second, 15 for third, 10 for fourth, and 5 for fifth) 

Winner: Angel of Empire, by Classic Empire
Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: Luis Saez
Owner: Albaugh Family Stable
Distance / time: 1 1/8 miles / 1:51.47
Win margin: Three-quarters
Beyer: 89 

Sun, 02/19/2023 - 16:10

TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Feb. 20, 2023

RACE 4: JELLY NOUGAT (#5)