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1:15 TAM 2nd GENTLEMAN CALLER (#7, 10-1) is a DRF Best Bet (Kenny Peck). | Bet this race with DRF Bets
1:30 OP 1st Oaklawn opens a notable raceweek as Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna is set to run Saturday in the Azeri. MIDWAY VOW (#5, 9-2) could be sitting on a peak race in the Friday opener, which marks her third start since November. – Mary Rampellini | Bet this race with DRF Bets
1:44 AQU 2nd CLASSIC CATCH (#4, 6-1) was in good form in Kentucky early last year before returning to NY and pulling a no-chance trip at Saratoga in July; has managed only two starts since and was up against dynamics both times, particularly in that last one when forced to chase in a scratch-reduced field; handles distance and might finally have some pace in front of him in this spot. – Mike Beer | Bet this race with DRF Bets
3:04 GP 5th LOVE HER LOTS (#2, 6-1) a hanging type of late but rarely runs a poor one and in new hands off the claim. Knocking on door with this kind. Today might be the day with the right trip. – Mike Welsch | Bet this race with DRF Bets
4:02 TAM 7th ROBAIRE (#7, 8-1) posted a career-best Beyer in that last one despite running against the race flow, as there wasn't all that much pace in that field and the winner benefited from a forward trip, with the show horse holding well late after setting the tempo on a loose lead; dangerous given a quick, contested pace up front, and a clean trip from the hedge. – Kenny | Bet this race with DRF Bets
4:33 TAM 8th INOUAINTALKINTOME (#8, 9-2) has been in good form of late, hitting the board in each of her last three starts, including a runner-up effort in her latest; she'll be involved from the start today, and she'll be tough to reel in if she can get clear of Angelas Party Girl in the opening stages. – Kenny Peck | Bet this race with DRF Bets
4:33 SA 3rd The familiar faces in this Cal-bred maiden-50 are modest. It's a good spot to take a shot with first-time starter ADA THORNE (#8, 8-1). She has worked well including a Feb. 17 gate drill in which she broke fast and looked strong throughout. Although maidens trained by Sean McCarthy typically race into condition rather than fire first out, the works by 'THORNE suggest she is ready to fire at five and one-half furlongs. – Brad Free | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:23 OP 8th GOLD SWEEP (#6, 8-1) gives up recency to some of these, but is appealing on class as one who has seen steeper. – Mary Rampellini | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:35 SA 5th Class-drop maiden LUCKY SERMON (#5, 8-1) chased and faded her first three starts vs. Cal-bred maidens-50s; she drops to Cal-bred maiden-12.5k for her second start following a short break. It looks like an easy spot; most others in the field already lost at this level, this is the first time this low for 'SERMON. – Brad Free | Bet this race with DRF Bets
5:56 OP 9th CLARET BERET (#9, 6-1) has been favored in her last four starts and she's won three of those races. One of those efforts came around two turns at Oaklawn. She must overcome the widest post here, but has natural speed in an asset that could help her secure position into the first turn. – Mary Rampellini | Bet this race with DRF Bets