Handicapping

Play of the Day Race Date November 18, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 7 Overview A modest group of 50k starters, though there are a few sharp recent MCL winners that figure to be tough. Pace It should be honest, as most are stretching out to a tricky 7Fs, which can often cause a hotter than expected pace with 2yos. Trends Tactical speed continues to play well on the main, and there have been days when the inside has been good, so take note of where horses are coming from early on in the card. Best Bet CONFORMIST Number 10 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #10 CONFORMIST…

Play of the Day Race Date November 15, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 6 Overview A strong group of 25k claimers that looks to have several contenders, though also a potential standout. Pace This looks like it should be a very fairly run race, as there’s plenty of speed, some stalkers, and some closers as well. Trends Tactical speed continues to play well on the main, and there have been days when the inside has been good, so take note of where horses are coming from early on in the card. Best Bet SUPER SOL Number 1 Morning Line (5-2) Best Bet Overview #1 SUPER SOL (5-2): Eddie…

Play of the Day Race Date November 14, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 8 Overview A competitive 50k claimer with several who are similar on paper. Pace It looks hot, as several want to mix it up early and be on or just off the early lead, especially since this is a sharp one-turn mile. Trends Tactical speed continues to play well on the main, and there have been days when the inside has been good, so take note of where horses are coming from early on in the card. Best Bet MAKE NOISE Number 3 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #3 MAKE NOISE (4-1): Stalker has…

Play of the Day Race Date November 13, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 4 Overview A compact 50k claimer that has an evenly matched group, though #1 ELUSIVE MOLLY (5-2) seems to have a race flow edge. Pace It looks like #1 ELUSIVE MOLLY (5-2) can control the tempo on the switch back to dirt, as she’s on the rail and meets a group of stalker/closers. Trends Tactical speed continues to play well on the main, and there have been days when the inside has been good, so take note of where horses are coming from early on in the card. Best Bet ELUSIVE MOLLY Number 1 Morning…

Play of the Day Race Date November 12, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 7 Overview A below-average AOC where no one has reached the par winning figure of late, which makes it ripe for a class riser like #3 FRENCH EMPIRE, who exits off a romp against lesser. Pace It looks fast and competitive, as #1, #5, and #6 all want to be involved early, but haven’t shown a penchant for lasting late. Trends Tactical speed continues to play well on the main, and there have been days when the inside has been good, so take note of where horses are coming from early on in the card.…

Play of the Day Race Date November 11, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 3 Overview A solid mid-level claimer with several who look about the same on paper, and #4 ELGAR (4-1) who should improve second-off a long layoff after an encouraging return. Pace It looks honest enough, as several want to be close early. Trends Tactical speed continues to play well on the main, and there have been days when the inside has been good, so take note of where horses are coming from early on in the card. Best Bet ELGAR Number 4 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #4 ELGAR (4-1): Exits a solid return…

Play of the Day Race Date November 08, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 7 Overview Modest 8k claimer with what looks like a class-dropping standout in #4 VIVID VERSE (7-2). Pace It looks slow, as there is no confirmed front runner, which should only aid the chances of #4 VIVID VERSE (7-2), who chased in 2nd last time. Trends Tactical speed continues to play well on the main, and there have been days when the inside has been good, so take note of where horses are coming from early on in the card. Best Bet VIVID VERSE Number 4 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview #4 VIVID VERSE…

Play of the Day Race Date November 07, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 3 Overview Wide open FM 3yof sprint stakes with several up and comers who appear to have plenty of talent. Pace It should be hot and contested, as several have won on the lead, or pressing the pace, though fast fractions. Trends Tactical speed continues to play well on the main, and there have been days when the inside has been good, so take note of where horses are coming from early on in the card. Best Bet FAIR MAIDEN Number 6 Morning Line (8-1) Best Bet Overview #6 FAIR MAIDEN (8-1): Loved the dirt…

Play of the Day Race Date November 06, 2020 Track KEENELAND Race 4 Overview Wide open FM stakes with several class droppers coming out of graded stakes. Pace It does not appear to be overly fast for a 6F stakes, so tactical speed is a must. Trends Tactical speed continues to play well on the main, and there have been days when the inside has been good, so take note of where horses are coming from early on in the card. Best Bet UNHOLY ALLIANCE Number 7 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #7 UNHOLY ALLIANCE (9-2): Big trip note two-back, when she was much the best while…

Play of the Day Race Date November 05, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 3 Overview A wide open 25k claimer that figures to have a lukewarm favorite. Pace Hot and contested! Several in here want to hear their feet rattle early, so fast splits look like a sure thing, and that should set it up perfectly for #3 HARDLY A SECRET (4-1). Trends Tactical speed continues to play well on the main, and there have been days when the inside has been good, so take note of where horses are coming from early on in the card. Best Bet HARDLY A SECRET Number 3 Morning Line (4-1) Best…