PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   
   
Date  8/4/24 
   
Featured track  Saratoga  
   
Race number  9 
   
Race overview  A deep and competitive renewal of the G3 Adirondack for 2yofs going 6 ½ Fs on the main track. 
   
Pace  Ot looks hot and contested, as more than a few want to be in front, so at this elongated distance for this group at this time of year, things could melt down in the lane. 
   
Trends  Rains hit overnight Friday and left the main track muddy early Saturday morning, so it’s pointless to speculate how it might play, but make sure to look at the charts to try and get an indication. 
   
Best Play  #2 ITALIAN SOIREE (9-2): Terranova filly showed some poise and professionalism to win on debut after an eventful beginning, after she veered in badly at the start, and note she was 2-1 for a barn that doesn’t win with firsters (anymore), and that rating gear she showed will come in very handy here. 
   
Bet Types    Aggressive WP bet and a leverage single in the late Pk5/Pk4 as well. 
   
Play of the Day Winners  Sar Meet: 145-38-34-13 ($1.90/$5.69) 

Sar POD: 11-3-4-0 ($1.34/$5.76)