Author Archives: Brian Nadeau

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  1/5/2024      Featured track  Gulfstream Park      Race number  8      Race overview  An AOC for 4up sprinting 5 ½ Fs on the turf, in a race that looks destined to get the classy #8 Carotari (8-5) a long overdue win.       Pace  There’s not a ton for a turf sprint, so you better be close early.      Trends  Speed plays sprinting on the turf, especially when it’s firm, so stalker/closers are at a decided disadvantage.       Best Play  #8 CAROTARI (8-5) (turf only): Classy runner enters off a July…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  1/4/2024      Featured track  Gulfstream Park      Race number  8      Race overview  A competitive OC/SAL for 3yofs going 5 ½ Fs on Tapeta.       Pace  It should be hot and contested early, as there’s a trio on the inside that all want to be involved up front.      Trends  You need to be close, at the very least, sprinting on Tapeta, as races rarely fall apart and into the lap of the closers.       Best Play  #5 DR. RAY D. (5-2): Stalked blasted MCL foes last time, goes OTC…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  1/1/2024      Featured track  Gulfstream Park      Race number  5      Race overview  A slid AOC for 4uo going 1 ½ miles on the turf.       Pace  There’s not much here, so expect a bunched group and a sprint off the far turn, especially going this elongated distance.      Trends  Speed on the turf has been tough to reel in, and even though there’s been plenty of rain recently, things should be on the firmer side by Saturday afternoon.       Best Play  #4 Ocala Dream (5-2) (turf only): Class dropper has…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  12/31/2023     Featured track  Gulfstream Park      Race number  5      Race overview  A modest 50k MOC for 2yos going 1 1/16 miles on the turf.       Pace  There’s not much here, aside from #10 Street Earnings (3-1), who should clear, though #6 MARCEAU (2-1) won’t let him get too far away early.      Trends  Speed on the turf has been tough to reel in, and even though there’s been plenty of rain recently, things should be on the firmer side by Saturday afternoon.       Best Play  #6 MARCEAU (2-1) (turf…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  12/28/2023     Featured track  Gulfstream Park      Race number  3      Race overview  An extremely competitive 35k N2L for f/ms going 1-mile on the main track.       Pace  There’s not much here, so expect a tight group to the far turn.      Trends  Speed sprinting is always a good angle, as horses just don’t come from too far back on the main, though with several off tracks over the past few weeks, there’s not a ton to lean on.       Best Play  #7 Silvia V’s Heroes (2-1): Class dropper has been…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  12/29/2023      Featured track  Gulfstream Park      Race number  8      Race overview  A relatively modest 35k OC/SAL for 2yos are 6Fs on the main.       Pace  It looks honest, as more than a few want to be involved early, which suggests a stalking gear will play.      Trends  Speed sprinting is always a good angle, as horses just don’t come from too far back on the main, though with several off tracks over the past few weeks, there’s not a ton to lean on.       Best Play  #5 Whateverwilbewilbe (9-5):…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  12/26/2023     Featured track  Gulfstream Park      Race number  5      Race overview  A solid AC for f/ms going 1 1/16 miles on the turf.       Pace  It looks like it could be honest, as there are more than a few who want to be close early, though don’t expect it to get too heated.      Trends  Speed has done very well on the turf, so at the very least, a tactical gear is preferred, as horses just aren’t going to come from too far back, unless there’s a real meltdown.   …

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  12/24/2023     Featured track  Gulfstream Park      Race number  3      Race overview  A competitive 35k claimer for 3up going 6Fs on the main track.       Pace  There’s not much here, so expect a tight group to the far turn.      Trends  Speed sprinting is always a good angle, as horses just don’t come from too far back on the main.       Best Play  #4 CELESTIAL GLAZE (9-5): Class dropper has been facing much better, has the speed to lay close early, and it’s significant that Hurtak reaches out for Irad…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date 12/23/2023 Featured track Gulfstream Park Race number 9   Race overview An extremely deep and competitive renewal of the G3 Sugar Swirl for f/m 3up going 6Fs on the main track.   Pace It looks honest, and potentially hot and contested, as there are more than a few who want to motor early on. Trends You want to be close on the main, as horses just won’t loop the field, especially going this short, unless there’s a complete meltdown.   Best Play #2 MY DESTINY (6-1): Stalker got caught up dueling last time at MVR but won’t pull that trip…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date 12/22/2023 Featured track Gulfstream Park Race number 5   Race overview A solid 25k claimer for f/m 3up going 1-mile on the turf.   Pace Expect a tight group and a sprint off the far turn, as there’s very little, if any, true speed signed on. Trends Speed has done very well on the turf, so at the very least, a tactical gear is preferred, as horses just aren’t going to come from too far back, unless there’s a real meltdown.   Best Play #2 FOUNDER’S DAY (5-2) (turf only): Class dropper has been facing better on turf, is back…