Handicapping

Play of the Day Race Date September 25, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 4 Overview Lots of proven runners with middling form who have had their chances, with #2 AHNAF (8-1) taking the MSW drop, drawing perfectly, and having plenty of upside with just three starts. Pace It looks honest enough, with cheap speed from #3 and #10, and maybe even #9. Trends There haven’t been many turf races, so it’s tough to get a gauge, though take note of the course condition, as it can be laboring with some give to it. Best Bet AHNAF Number 2 Morning Line (8-1) Best Bet Overview Lots of proven runners…

Play of the Day Race Date September 24, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 6 Overview There are several lifetime 1’fers in here, with little to no upside, while #7 JACK’S ADVANTAGE drops in class after a solid run trying winners, and can still improve after just six starts. Pace It may not be overly fast, but with #4, #5, #1, and #10 all interested in showing some early foot, it should be honest enough for the stalker/closers. Trends Front runners and those with the ability to be just off the pace dominated the dirt races last Thursday and Friday, while it tilted a bit towards outside stalkers/closers Saturday…

Play of the Day Race Date September 23, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 7 Overview A race with a lack of early pace and an aggressive gate rider in Geroux says #7 TRASHTALKINYANKEE (10-1) could get brave over a field where the favorites don’t inspire. Pace As mentioned above, this is a race with no true confirmed front runners, and Geroux has shown time and again he likes to take the initiative in these spots. Trends Front runners and those with the ability to be just off the pace dominated the dirt races last Thursday and Friday, while it tilted a bit towards outside stalkers/closers Saturday and Sunday.…

Play of the Day Race Date September 20, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 7 Overview A race where several have had their chances and offer no upside, while #8 CONTINUUM (3-1) has run just four times and drops slightly off out a very good Spa 3rd. Pace There doesn’t appear to be much pace here, as there is little confirmed speed, which suggest this will be a bunched group and will play against the closers. Trends With the meet just getting started there’s nothing to note here, but things will be coming into more focus after the weekend is complete. Notes Best Bet CONTINUUM Number 8 Morning Line…

Play of the Day Race title Play of the Day – September 18, 2020 Title Play of the Day 09/18/2020 Date 09/18/2020 Featured track Churchill Downs Race number 9 Race overview A race where two favorites (#7 and #1) don’t have to win, and one that seems ripe for a newcomer with plenty of upside to surprise. Pace The pace should be honest, as #1, #2, and #7 all want to be involved early. Best bet name Glory Road Best bet number 5 Best bet overview Glory Road’s comeback was useful and a means to an end off the long break, and now, on the stretchout, with a…