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DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Sunday, August 3, 2025

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First post for Monmouth racing is scheduled for 12:50 p.m. ET on Sunday.

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Post Time: 12:50
Track: Monmouth (1st Race)
Horse: PRETTY PICTURE (#5, 6-1)

PRETTY PICTURE is out of an unraced dam who produced two winners, and while neither won on the grass this filly merits respect based on the connections, as trainer Chad Brown has won nine races over this turf course at this meet, from 28 tries (32%); doesn't seem to meet an extraordinary field in her career bow. – Kenny Peck | Get Past Performances for this race

Post Time: 1:05
Track: Woodbine (1st Race)
Horse: ETHNIC SOUL (#3, 6-1)

ETHNIC SOUL was competitive in both of his starts at his stand and this third try off the sidelines could be a peak one with Salles back aboard after a one-race absence. – Ron Gierkink | Get Past Performances for this race

Post Time: 3:44
Track: Monmouth (7th Race)
Horse: DRIFAROS (#2, 8-1)

DRIFAROS has yet to run a poor race while sprinting on the turf for trainer Terri Pompay, and that includes that solid effort for the place in the Goldwood Stakes last time out, when closed with interest while stuck down inside; she may be good enough to make the last run in the Incredible Revenge Stakes given a clean stalking trip behind the pacesetters. – Kenny Peck | Get Past Performances for this race

Post Time: 4:02
Track: Saratoga (6th Race)
Horse: CELTIC CHARM (#8, 9-2)

CELTIC CHARM ran well to win her debut as a 2yo despite showing some greenness; only managed one additional start before missing a lot of time, and she endured a very tough trip in that race on a different surface; had a right to need that return from an extended layoff, where she broke from the outside post and looked a bit fresh early before weakening in the stretch; back quickly with forward to go, but has the outside draw to overcome once again. – Mike Beer | Get Past Performances for this race

Post Time: 4:44
Track: Monmouth (9th Race)
Horse: FAIR HAIRED BOY (#5, 6-1)

FAIR HAIRED BOY is a DRF Best Bet (Kenny Peck). | Get Past Performances for this race

Post Time: 5:17
Track: Gulfstream (9th Race)
Horse: DIXIE PREACH (#7, 5-1)

DIXIE PREACH has now run well in five of his last six starts. He can stalk a good trip off a lively pace if all stay in. He is often a good price and even has some upside being only a 4YO. – Scott Ehlers | Get Past Performances for this race

Post Time: 5:57
Track: Woodbine (10th Race)
Horse: KAMASI (#2, 6-1)

KAMASI was a distant second behind the King's Plate-bound Runaway Again at first asking in a Tapeta route that was yanked off the grass. The homebred is out of a turf stakes winner and is sent out by a live barn. – Ron Gierkink | Get Past Performances for this race

Post Time: 6:02
Track: Del Mar (3rd Race)
Horse: SUBIC BOY (#3, 6-1)

SUBIC BOY is ready to stretch out and win this Cal-bred maiden dirt mile after two midpack finishes in sprints. He has been begging for two turns, and ran better than looked last out. He broke slow, got keen and went one-paced to finish an okay fourth. 'BOY figures to be forwardly placed pressing the slower route pace. – Brad Free | Get Past Performances for this race

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