DRF handicappers share their plays for the day, including best bets, for racing at Santa Anita, Gulfstream, Belmont at the Big A, Laurel, Woodbine, and Churchill Downs. Post Time: 12:36 ET Track: Laurel (3rd Race) Horse: STATESMAN (#7, 6-1) STATESMAN earned some really sharp Beyers in three Gulfstream allowances, but that was only good enough for third in all three races; one could argue he might have been able to do a little more in the last one I March if he had not been forced to steady and gather himself for another run; McGaughey has kept the colt in classy company for most of his career, but this seems like a workable spot to return off a short break; the pace scenario might be ideal for him.β¦