Race of the Day

“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…

“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…

“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.      …

Tuesday, May 23 RACE 5 BEST PLAY # 1- Your Awesome Boss — Showed marked improvement in his second start of the season moving back to the claiming ranks and should be at top of his game in third start of form cycle. RACE PACE #4 Professor Dave may be clear of the front end. Just a question of if he’ll come back. TRENDS Off the pace runners flourished on the Wednesday card. ANGLES #1 Your Awesome Boss comes off an much improved effort when returned to the claiming ranks and should be able to work out a trip breaking from the rail The play 5th race Exacta…

Monday, May 22 RACE 2 BEST PLAY 2-Pot of Gold — The Christophe Clement second time starter was well backed in his Aqueduct career debut and will find Finger Lakes rivals much easier. RACE PACE Don’t expect a fast pace. The early speed may come from the rail horse Connect the Brocks. TRENDS Outside closers dominated on May 19. The last live card run. ANGLES Was the public choice in his initial start. The Clement barn wins at a high percentage at Finger Lakes. This well-bred colt should improve off the race. The play is the early double #1 & #3 over to the #2. FGL MEET: 7…