30May
28May
Nadeau: Churchill Play of the Day Mon 5.29.23
“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date: 5/29/2023 Featured Track/Race: Churchill Downs – Race 9 Race overview: A deep and competitive MSW routing on the turf. Pace: It’s a full field, so things should be honest up front, though there doesn’t appear to be any burners in here either. Trends: The turf has been used quite sparingly, so it’s tough to see any concrete trends. Best Play: #9 SRI LANKA (4-1) (turf only): Munnings filly returns fresh for a Walsh barn that is white-hot, and all she needs is clear sailing after a nightmare…
27May
Nadeau: Churchill Play of the Day Sun 5.28.23
“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date: 5/28/2023 Featured Track/Race: Churchill Downs – Race 2 Race overview: A deep and competitive 50k N2L routing on the main track. Pace: It looks very honest on paper, as there are a few with route speed, along with a stretchout sprinter (#6 Dog Red). Trends: With the exception of Saturday’s drying out track (which typically always play to off-the-pace types), the main track was playing to speed throughout the week. Best Play: #5 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (5-2): Class dropper has been facing better, has a stalking gear that…
26May
Nadeau: Churchill Play of the Day Sat 5.27.23
“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date: 5/27/2023 Featured Track/Race: Churchill Downs – Race 3 Race overview: A weak restricted MSW (50k or less/or RNA) going 5Fs on the main. Pace: There’s a slew of first-time starters here, so expect things to be quick up front. Trends: With the exception of Saturday’s drying out track (which typically always play to off-the-pace types), the main track was playing to speed throughout the week. Best Play: #3 LIAM’S MESSAGE (3-1): Experienced runner improved a lot in her second start, and had a trip, and there’s just…
25May
Nadeau: Play of the Day Fri 5.26.23
“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date: 5/26/2023 Featured Track/Race: Churchill Downs – Race 9 Race overview: A solid 30k claimer routing at 1 1/16 miles on the main. Pace: This almost looks like a turf race on paper, as there’s very little speed, so expect them to go slow early and sprint off the far turn. Trends: With the exception of Saturday’s drying out track (which typically always play to off-the-pace types), the main track was playing to speed throughout the week. Best Play: #3 COASTAL DEFENSE (2-1): Class dropper goes for a…
24May
Nadeau: Churchill Play of the Day Thurs 5.25.23
“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date: 5/25/2023 Featured Track/Race: Churchill Downs – Race 3 Race overview: A modest 30k N2L routing on the main, with a field-of-6 that looks much the same on paper. Pace: There’s not much here, which means sitting close looks imperative. Trends: With the exception of Saturday’s drying out track (which typically always play to off-the-pace types), the main track was playing to speed throughout the week. Best Play: #3 WINDY BAY (7-2): Pace player should be on or just off the early lead, was just a solid 4th…
24May
Finger Lakes Play of the Day Wednesday 5.24.23
Wednesday, May 24 RACE 4 BEST PLAY #4- Bustin Pietre is the one to beat in race 4 on the Wednesday card. He was compromised in his local return by a poor start when bet down to favoritism. RACE PACE Richie’s B L will have lead but has been giving way down the lane. TRENDS Front speed dominated the Monday program albeit most of the winners were very logical. ANGLES #4-Bustin Pietre — rallied nicely to be second in his FL return and just needs to break with the pack to get the money this afternoon. The play is exacta’s: 4 over to the 1-2-5. FGL MEET: 7…
20May
Nadeau: Churchill Play of the Day Sunday 5.21.23
“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date: 5/21/2023 Featured Track/Race: Churchill Downs – Race 7 Race overview: A relatively modest MSW with several firsters and two proven runners, #2 WILD THINKER (5-2) AND #5 Briterdayzahead (3-1) who look much the best. Pace: It figures quick, as more than a few have shown speed, and there are several firsters as well. Trends: With a few exceptions, the main track was very speedy last week when fast (it was an off-track Sunday), so leaning towards horses with tactical speed, at the very least, seems the play. …