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DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, February 14, 2026
Daily Racing Form shares handicapping insights and best bets for the day's races
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Daily Racing Form, the trusted source for horse racing news and information, has released its free daily playbook for Saturday, February 14, 2026. The playbook includes handicapping insights and best bets from DRF experts for races at Gulfstream, Aqueduct, Tampa Bay Downs, and Fair Grounds.
Why it matters
DRF's daily playbook provides valuable information and analysis to help horseplayers make more informed betting decisions and increase their chances of cashing more tickets. As the most trusted source in the industry since 1894, DRF's insights are highly sought after by both hardcore fans and casual observers.
The details
The playbook highlights several horses that DRF experts have identified as top plays for the day, including REDACTED at Aqueduct, CATATUMBO at Laurel, MO ATTITUDE (a DRF Best Bet) at Aqueduct, ALWAYS READY at Gulfstream, FIVE O' SOMEWHERE at Oaklawn, DIVINE LEADER at Aqueduct, BLACKMAIL at Tampa Bay Downs, and BLUE KINGDOM (a DRF Best Bet) at Laurel. The experts provide detailed analysis on each horse's recent form, class drops, and other factors that make them attractive betting options.
- The races featured in the playbook will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
The players
Daily Racing Form
The most trusted source of horse racing news and information since 1894, helping horseplayers become better bettors by cashing more tickets.
Mike Beer
A DRF handicapper who shares his plays and best bets for the day's races.
Patrick Moquin
A DRF handicapper who contributes his insights and recommendations to the daily playbook.
Mike Welsch
A DRF handicapper who provides analysis on horses running at Gulfstream Park.
Mary Rampellini
A DRF handicapper who shares her thoughts on horses running at Oaklawn Park.
Kenny Peck
A DRF handicapper who offers his picks and insights for races at Tampa Bay Downs.
What they’re saying
“REDACTED faced a much tougher field going a mile when back from a layoff to make his NY debut last time; had some excuses along the way while holding competitive form out of town throughout 2025; drops and cuts back with enough speed to keep in range from the start.”
— Mike Beer, DRF Handicapper (yardbarker.com)
“CATATUMBO will make his first start off a short layoff for Maldonado, who is dropping the gelding in class at a suspect time; the 7-year-old is coming off a dreadful effort in a starter/optional claiming race on Dec. 13, which snapped a streak of solid finishes against better runners; that can be taken as a concerning sign, but when he last tried this $7,500 claiming level on Nov. 8, he closed fast to finish second by a head with a 71 Beyer; that would play here if he gets back to business.”
— Patrick Moquin, DRF Handicapper (yardbarker.com)
“ALWAYS READY is a new face to the category and a question mark making Tapeta bow but perhaps with enough of a class edge to run down the leaders on turn back to this distance.”
— Mike Welsch, DRF Handicapper (yardbarker.com)
“FIVE O' SOMEWHERE might be tough to contain if he runs back to the 92 Beyer Speed Figure he popped two races back at CD. As for the race he exits, the winner put up a Beyer of 107.”
— Mary Rampellini, DRF Handicapper (yardbarker.com)
“DIVINE LEADER posted a pair of front-running wins with competitive figures during a limited 2025 campaign, including an easy victory over this track before the layoff; has used the waiver while facing tougher in both starts since returning, and took a nice step in the right direction last time when only weakening in the late stages after being conservatively ridden early on.”
— Mike Beer, DRF Handicapper (yardbarker.com)
What’s next
The races featured in the DRF playbook will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Horseplayers can access the full Daily Racing Form past performances at DRF.com to further research and analyze the horses highlighted in the playbook.
The takeaway
DRF's daily playbook provides valuable insights and recommendations from the industry's top handicappers to help horseplayers make more informed betting decisions. By trusting DRF's expertise, bettors can increase their chances of cashing more tickets and enjoying greater success in the world of horse racing.
