Nadeau: Saratoga Play of the Day Thurs 8.22.24
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date | 8/22/24 |
| Featured track | Saratoga |
| Race number | 5 |
| Race overview | A solid 35k N2L for 3up going 6Fs on the main track. |
| Pace | Things should be on the fast side, as there are more than a few who want to be involved early on. |
| Trends | There’s not much to go on, as the track has been in and out, condition-wise, on a daily basis, so continue to monitor the weather and how things are playing early on the card/in the week. |
| Best Play | #2 IMPROBABLE JOURNEY (9-5): Stiff dropper goes off-the-claim for Maker, a 15% move, and while you would think it’s a negative sign that he was claimed for 50k and is in for 35k, this is also Flying P Stable, who is vying for the owner’s title, which only adds to the appeal here. |
| Bet Types | Aggressive WP bet and single to end the early Pk5/Pk4, and in the middle Pk4 as well. |
| Play of the Day Winners | Sar Meet: 288-72-70-29 ($1.86/$5.62 through 8/18)
Sar POD: 25-8-10-1 ($1.65/$6.48 through 8/18)
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