PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   
   
Date  6/22/24 
   
Featured track  Churchill Downs 
   
Race number  4 
   
Race overview  A solid 30k starter-allowance for 3upfm going 1-mile on the main. 
   
Pace  It looks hot and contested, with several who want to be involved early and often, which could/should tilt this to an off-the-pace type. 
   
Trends  The main track sped up a bit last week, playing a bit more to speed types, but overall is has been remarkably consistent all meet, with few, if any path biases, and all running styles having a fair go of it more often than not. 
   
Best Play  #5 WINDY BAY (3-1): Stalker will love all the pace she can settle off of, enters in fine form, and should appreciate the cutback to a one-turn mile after all the foundation from the two-turn races. 
   
Bet Types    Aggressive WP bet and single in the early Pk5/Pk4, and to kick off the middle Pk5 as well. 
   
Play of the Day Winners  CD POD: 25-7-3-4 ($1.94/$5.05)