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Play of the Day Race Date April 29, 2021 Track Churchill Downs Race 7 Overview A competitive 40k claimer, though one where the horse to beat—#3 LUCK OF THE DRAW (5-2)—seems to have a decided pace edge. Pace It looks like #3 LUCK OF THE DRAW (5-2) is the controlling speed, and over a track that could be wet, that gives him a big advantage. Trends N/A Best Bet LUCK OF THE DRAW Number 3 Morning Line (5-2) Best Bet Overview #3 LUCK OF THE DRAW (5-2): In-form runner is 3-2-1-0 of late and looks like the one to catch, for a Shirer barn having a very good…

Play of the Day Race Date April 28, 2021 Track Churchill Downs Race 5 Overview A strong AOC with several different ways to go, in a race where value seemingly abounds. Pace It looks like it should be honest and contested, as more than a few want to be involved early. Trends N/A Best Bet LITTLE MENACE Number 2 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #2 LITTLE MENACE (4-1): Class dropper has been facing much better going a furlong sorter on dirt, goes turf-to-dirt and two turns to one, and should love all the pace up front he gets to track. Picks & Plays WP bet and a…

Play of the Day Race Date April 24, 2021 Track Churchill Downs Race 5 Overview A very weak 20k MCL with more than a few who are very uninspiring. Pace There’s not a lot here, and with #2 GRAND DESIGN (3-1) stretching out off an MSW sprint, and getting Geroux, the mission in an obvious one. Trends N/A Best Bet GRAND DESIGN Number 2 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview #2 GRAND DESIGN (3-1): Potential Lone F catches a group without a lot of early speed and gets Geroux, who will send, and the stiff drop from the MSW ranks will only help. Picks & Plays Aggressive WP…

Play of the Day Race Date April 23, 2021 Track Keeneland Race 7 Overview A strong N2X on the turf with several winning candidates in a heat that could turn out to be a key race. Pace There’s no clear-cut front runner, so expect a slow-paced race early and one that turns into a sprint late. Trends The turf tends to favor stalkers a bit more than front runners, though with rain on Wednesday it’s a little tough to gauge. Best Bet OCEAN ATLANTIQUE Number 5 Morning Line (2-1) Best Bet Overview #5 OCEAN ATLANTIQUE (2-1) (turf only): Basically ran in place in a US debut you know…

Play of the Day Race Date April 22, 2021 Track Keeneland Race 5 Overview A compact 20k claimer with plenty of speed. Pace As mentioned, it looks hot, as three of the five entered want to motor early on. Trends I’m going against the track a bit, as speed has done very well during the meet, but this one has the look of a race begging to fall apart. Best Bet ERV’S WENCH Number 1 Morning Line (5-2) Best Bet Overview #1 ERV’S WENCH (5-2): Stalker ran well against better at GP and should love all the speed she gets to settle off of here. Picks & Plays…

Play of the Day Race Date April 21, 2021 Track Keeneland Race 5 Overview A non-descript MSW for 3yos that looks there for the taking if someone should produce a breakthrough run. Pace It should be honest, as there are several lightly-raced runners, several who are stretching out and seeing a clubhouse turn for the first time as well. Trends It’s tough to see any visible trends on the turf, as they usually just card a few a day (during the week), but for the most part the course can be demanding, at least in routes, and therefore I tend to side with stalker/closers. Best Bet SNOW HOUSE…

Play of the Day Race Date April 18, 2021 Track Keeneland Race 5 Overview A very modest 50k starter-allowance that looks ripe for a fresh new face, and #5 MY CANDY GIRL (9-2) clearly fits the bill. Pace It looks strong, as several have shown early initiative and a want to be on or near the early lead. Trends It’s tough to see any visible trends on the turf, as they usually just card a few a day (during the week), but for the most part the course can be demanding, at least in routes, and therefore I tend to side with stalker/closers. Best Bet MY CANDY GIRL…

Play of the Day Race Date April 17, 2021 Track Keeneland Race 5 Overview A deep and competitive starter-allowance, though one that could be ripe for a fresh new face. Pace It looks solid enough, as there are more than a few that have shown speed and want to be close to the lead early. Trends It’s tough to see any visible trends on the turf, as they usually just card a few a day (during the week), but for the most part the course can be demanding, at least in routes, and therefore I tend to side with stalker/closers. Best Bet SUMMER PALACE Number 4 Morning Line…