Author Archives: Brian Nadeau

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  7/21/24      Featured track  Saratoga       Race number  9       Race overview  A predictably deep and competitive Saratoga MSW for 2yofs going 6Fs on the main track.       Pace  There should be plenty here, as there are more than a few precocious types entered.      Trends  The main track seemed to play fair Opening Week, though with heavy rains hitting earlier this week, make sure to give Wednesday’s results a look.      Best Play  #1 KISS ME SLOW (3-1): Brown firster is a homebred for Viola with a strong pedigree…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  7/20/24      Featured track  Saratoga       Race number  8       Race overview  A predictably deep and competitive Saratoga AOC for 3up going 7Fs on the main track.       Pace  There’s plenty here, especially from the inside, so having a rating gear seems a very handy asset.      Trends  The main track seemed to play fair Opening Week, though with heavy rains hitting earlier this week, make sure to give Wednesday’s results a look.      Best Play  #7 ARRO SMASH (4-1): CD invader got his seasonal debut in in May, now…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  7/19/24      Featured track  Saratoga       Race number  9       Race overview  A relatively modest entry-level allowance for 3upfm going 1 1/16 miles on the inner turf.       Pace  There’s really none here, so expect a bunched group, and a race that will likely turn into a sprint off the far turn.      Trends  N/A      Best Play  #5 CHILD OF THE MOON (4-1) (turf only): Brown newcomer hasn’t been out since a 7-length maiden win in France some 13 months ago, but she returns with Lasix and Prat, for…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  7/18/24      Featured track  Saratoga       Race number  5       Race overview  A competitive 50k claimer for 3yos at 7Fs on the main track.       Pace  There’s plenty here who want to be involved early ad at this demanding trip, that could prove troublesome in the lane.      Trends  The main track seemed to play fair Opening Week, though with heavy rains hitting earlier this week, make sure to give Wednesday’s results a look.      Best Play  #7 IRIDESCENT (5-2): It’s rare to see Eclipse Award winning trainer Cox make…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  7/17/24      Featured track  Saratoga       Race number  6       Race overview  A strong 50k MCL for 3upfm at 5 ½ Fs on the Mellon Turf.       Pace  It’s a turf sprint, so things figure honest and contested up front.      Trends  N/A      Best Play  #4 PRECISELY (5-2) (turf only): Ward returnee is an MSW dropper who hasn’t been seen since her debut in June of 2023, but she returns with Lasix, a strong tab, and Dettori, who this trainer routinely likes to use in live spots.     …

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  7/14/24      Featured track  Saratoga       Race number  3       Race overview  An NYB N1X for 3up at 5 ½ Fs on the Mellon Turf.       Pace  It’s a turf sprint, so things figure honest and contested up front.      Trends  N/A      Best Play  #7 FINAL DENILE (3-1) (turf only): Lightly raced runner broke 11-of-12 in his turf bow but ran on nicely to be a close 2nd, should be closer early today, and still has a world of upside off that.      Bet Types    Aggressive WP bet and…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  7/13/24      Featured track  Saratoga       Race number  7       Race overview  A (likely) deep and competitive 2yo MSW at 5 ½ furlongs on the main track.       Pace  Expect things to be heated up front, especially with a slew of firsters from ace connections.      Trends  N/A      Best Play  #9 INNOVATOR (4-1): Lukas charge worked strongly for his debut then never had a chance, with a nightmare trip, though he still showed some fight in the lane, and with that behind him now, it’s all systems go today.   …

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  7/11/24      Featured track  Saratoga       Race number  8       Race overview  A deep and competitive OC/SAL for 3upfm going 1 1/16 miles on the inner turf.       Pace  It looks honest enough, as more than a few have shown early foot and the affinity to be involved early on.      Trends  N/A      Best Play  #7 SPRING MAGIC (4-1) (turf only): SA invader is now also with Morey, who is 25% with newcomers, and has Irad named, so you know there’s intent here, so improvement is expected, on a runner…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date 7/12/24 Featured track Saratoga Race number 8   Race overview A strong renewal of the Wilton for 3yofs going a tricky distance/layout of 1-mile on the main track.   Pace It looks quite honest, as more than a few want to be involved early and often. Trends N/A Best Play #1 MISS JUSTIFY (3-1): Pletcher miss got untracked at CD, when she showed toughness early when dueling early on, only to pull clear in the lane, and this post is perfect, plus she doesn’t have to be on the lead, and owns a huge tactical edge over the ML favorite…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  7/7/24      Featured track  Belmont at Aqueduct      Race number  7       Race overview  A deep and competitive NYB N1X for 3upfm going 6 ½ furlongs on the main track.       Pace  There’s very little here, which means it should be a tight group throughout, and a sprint off the far turn.      Trends  N/A      Best Play  #8 CAPITAL GAL (5-1): Turf-to-dirt miss aired at FL two-back, and while it may have come from nowhere, it puts her in the mix here, her tactical speed will play, and there’s no…