 "Daily Racing Form launches free daily handicapping playbook")
Daily Racing Form has rolled out a free daily handicapping playbook for horse racing fans, offering expert analysis and past performance insights for tracks. The initiative spans major cards and features selected best bets and pace projections from analysts including David Aragona, Ron Gierkink, and Kenny Peck.
Belmont Park Playbook and Contender Analysis
David Aragona provides breakdowns for several key races on the Belmont Park card. In the 3rd race, Munnings Express (drawn at #3, 6-1 odds) seeks improvement off an 85 Beyer Speed Figure following an early move into an honest pace last time out. In the 5th race, Jean Valjean (#10, 10-1) is highlighted as a danger to steal a second consecutive New York turf stakes on the front end given a lack of signed-on pace. Later on the card in the 7th race, Fort George (#7, 9-2) returns after a wide trip at Kentucky Downs and is reunited with Kieran Shoemark.
Woodbine Track Insights and Selections
Ron Gierkink evaluates the action at Woodbine, pointing to Interim Analysis (#1, 4-1) in the 2nd race after a 74 Beyer wiring a $7.5K non-two stock field. Gierkink notes that the four-year-old does not require the early lead to prevail. In the 6th race, Starla (#7, 8-1) removes blinkers following a victory over 1 1/4 miles on the big course, retaining Reyes for a non-two allowance assignment.
Remington Park Contenders and Trainer Angles
Kenny Peck handicaps the Remington Park card, highlighting Outtaherway (#6, 9-2) in the 2nd race as a top selection. In the 5th race, Maringa (#3, 8-1) steps up from a maiden claimer to a maiden special weight turf route after a strong late run in her debut. In the 6th race, Pat Can’t Count (#10, 10-1) makes his first start for trainer Justin Evans off a claim, operating on a 19% trainer angle in his third start following a layoff.
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