Nadeau: Gulfstream Play of the Day Fri 12.30.22
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date: | 12/30/2022 |
| Featured Track/Race: | Gulfstream Park – Race 6 |
| Race overview: | A seemingly modest MOC sprinting on the main, with two firsters (#1 and #5) who could need this, and a slew of proven runners—aside from #6 MAMA MARIA (6-5)—who don’t inspire. |
| Pace: | It looks honest enough, as there are multiple runners who have shown a penchant for being on or just off the early lead. |
| Trends: | You need to be close sprinting on the main, as it’s tough to make up significant ground entering the far turn. |
| Best Play: | #6 MAMA MARIA (6-5): Slim pickings on what could be a very chalky card, but this speedy miss drew perfectly, catches the 1 and 5 at the right time, and has by far the best overall dirt form here. |
| Bet Types: | Aggressive win bet and single in the late Pk5 and to kick off the late Pk4 as well. |
| Meet/POD Stats: | GP Championship Meet: 10-1-4-0
GP Championship Meet POD: 1-0-1-0
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