Handicapping

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  1/7/2024      Featured track  Gulfstream Park      Race number  3      Race overview  A compact 50k N2L for f/ms going 5 ½ Fs on the Tapeta.       Pace  Things should be honest up front, as there are more than a few who want to be involved early.      Trends  Speed always plays on the Tapeta, especially sprinting, as horses rarely come from too far back.       Best Play  #1 GUNESH (2-1): Versatile sort has the speed to lead or sit close if someone else wants to motor, has been facing tons…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  1/6/2024      Featured track  Gulfstream Park      Race number  11      Race overview  A very solid renewal of the Dania Beach for 3yos at 1m on the turf.       Pace  There’s not a ton here, which means #6 AIR RECRUIT (3-1) can either get loose, or set up shop outside the inside speed, which gives him a big tactical edge on the favorite, #10 Agate Road (2-1), who is drawn terribly and has no early speed either.      Trends  Speed has done well on the turf, especially when it’s firm, as…

  “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…