Nadeau: Gulfstream Play of the Day Thurs2.1.24
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date | 2/1/2024 |
| Featured track | Gulfstream Park |
| Race number | 3 |
| Race overview | a very meek 16k claimer for 3yos going 1m70 on Tapeta. |
| Pace | There’s not much on paper, which means stretchout sprinter #4 ICE THE KICKER (2-1) could shake loose early. |
| Trends | Speed usually has trouble lasting routing on Tapeta, and therefore a rating gear is usually preferred, though if you’re loose and controlling (and the best horse), it’s never a bad thing either. |
| Best Play | #4 ICE THE KICKER (2-1): Sprinter is bred to love the added ground/turn he gets here, catches four (of the six entered) out of a very weak 1/6 heat, and should either be controlling early, or sitting just off what looks like a very tepid pace. |
| Bet Types | Aggressive WP and single in the early Pk5/Pk4 as well. |
| Play of the Day Winners | GP POD (through 1/28): 35-12-4-4 ($2.11/$5.04)
GP meet (through 1/28): 396-103-70-46 ($1.49/$4.71)
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