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Play of the Day Race Date November 18, 2021 Track Churchill Downs Race 9 Overview A non-descript 2yo MCL with no standouts, and a class dropper in #7 NAPA VALLEY (6-1) that seems poised for a breakthrough. Pace There should be plenty here, with a full field of lightly raced 2yos, several who are dropping in class as well. Trends The track was much more honest last week, with speed holding nicely, though stalker/closers still had a fair go of it too. Best Bet NAPA VALLEY Number 7 Morning Line (6-1) Best Bet Overview #7 NAPA VALLEY (6-1): MSW dropper goes from Pletcher to Brissett, who is 20%…

Play of the Day Race Date November 17, 2021 Track Churchill Downs Race 7 Overview A very strong 20k starter-allowance with a trio of classy, in-form runners. Pace It should be very hot and very contested, with both (ML) favorites, #4 Inthemidstofbiz (8-5) and #8 Lady of Luxury (2-1) expecting to mix it up early and often. Trends The track was much more honest last week, with speed holding nicely, though stalker/closers still had a fair go of it too. Best Bet FLAT AWESOME JENNY Number 1 Morning Line (5-2) Best Bet Overview #1 FLAT AWESOME JENNY (5-2): Stretch runner looked good winning off last time at the…

Play of the Day Race Date November 14, 2021 Track Churchill Downs Race 3 Overview A low-level N2L with a group of meek locals and a newcomer in #5 ZERO POINT ZERO (7-2) who seems primed to make a big dent. Pace There’s not a ton here, as #1 should be going from the rail, which will put #5 ZERO POINT ZERO (7-2) in the perfect outside pressing spot. Trends After the first full week of racing, it’s safe to say the track has tilted towards stalker/closers, as speed has had a hard time lasting. Best Bet ZERO POINT ZERO Number 5 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview…

Play of the Day Race Date November 13, 2021 Track Churchill Downs Race 8 Overview An MSW for 2yos that is there for the taking, with a runner in #5 MASK PATROL (4-1) who looks poised for a breakthrough. Pace There should be some here, as several of these lightly raced 2yos are stretching out to a one-turn mile, which can often create fast fractions. Trends After the first full week of racing, it’s safe to say the track has tilted towards stalker/closers, as speed has had a hard time lasting. Best Bet MASK PATROL Number 5 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #5 MASK PATROL (4-1): Walsh…

Play of the Day Race Date November 12, 2021 Track Churchill Downs Race 6 Overview A wildly competitive AOC, which means looking for value seems imperative. Pace Expect #1 Vulcan (12-1) to go from the inside, which means #8 COLONEL BOWMAN (9-2) should be in the perfect spot pressing from the outside. Trends After the first full week of racing, it’s safe to say the track has tilted towards stalker/closers, as speed has had a hard time lasting. Best Bet COLONEL BOWMAN Number 8 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #8 COLONEL BOWMAN (9-2): Expected pace presser cuts back too, after a middling 4th in the Ellis Park…

Play of the Day Race Date November 11, 2021 Track Churchill Downs Race 1 Overview A relatively modest MCL’er with some favorites with little upside, and a Hartman-Murrill runner—#2 AMAZING ROCKET (7-2)—who could be set for a big move forward. Pace It looks on the soft side, so tactical speed is a must. Trends After the first full week of racing, it’s safe to say the track has tilted towards stalker/closers, as speed has had a hard time lasting. Best Bet AMAZING ROCKET Number 2 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview #2 AMAZING ROCKET (7-2): Turf-to-dirt runner has yet to start on the main track for Hartman but…

Play of the Day Race Date November 10, 2021 Track Churchill Downs Race 6 Overview A tough starter-allowance with a slew of lightly raced 2yos coming off maiden wins. Pace It look supersonic and contested, and at a tricky 6 ½ furlongs, thins could s apart in the lane. Trends After the first full week of racing, it’s safe to say the track has tilted towards stalker/closers, as speed has had a hard time lasting. Best Bet BARSTOW Number 1 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #1 BARSTOW (4-1): Impressive Kee MCL winner steps up but is one of the few in here with a stalking gear, which…