Race of the Day

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date:  3/17/2023      Featured Track/Race:   Gulfstream Park – Race 2      Race overview:  A modest state-bred MSW going 7Fs on the main, where the proven dirt runners just don’t inspire, which means a fresh new face is in a good spot.       Pace:  There’s very little here on paper, so being able to lay close early should be extremely beneficial.       Trends:  You want to be close sprinting on the main, as horses just don’t make up significant ground, though at 7Fs things can temper a bit.       Best Play:  #2 CONFER (5-1):…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date:  3/16/2023      Featured Track/Race:   Gulfstream Park – Race 2      Race overview:  A very strong 20k claimer sprinting on the Tapeta, with several different ways you can go in a race the betting public might have trouble narrowing down.       Pace:  It looks hot and contested, as several want to be involved early and often, so being able to lay close but not too close seems ideal.      Trends:  You want to be close sprinting on the Tapeta, as horses just don’t make up significant ground, seemingly no matter how fast the speed…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date:  3/15/2023      Featured Track/Race:   Gulfstream Park – Race 3      Race overview:  A competitive 16k claimer sprinting on Tapeta, with several different ways to go.       Pace:  It looks hot and contested, as several want to be involved early and often, so being able to lay close but not too close seems ideal.      Trends:  You want to be close sprinting on the Tapeta, as horses just don’t make up significant ground, seemingly no matter how fast the speed goes early on.       Best Play:  #5 CLASSY BOY (5-2): Stalker ran well…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date:  3/12/2023      Featured Track/Race:   Gulfstream Park – Race 2      Race overview:  A weak 12.5k MCL routing on the Tapeta, with several stuck in neutral, and an MSW dropper in #2 SHAKE YOUR BONES (5-2) with plenty of upside.       Pace:  It should be honest, as more than a few have been involved early of late, while there are a couple stretching out as well.      Trends:  Stalker/closers have an edge routing on Tapeta, as speed doesn’t hold as well—no matter how slow they go early.       Best Play:  #2 SHAKE YOUR…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date:  3/11/2023      Featured Track/Race:   Gulfstream Park – Race 10       Race overview:  A very strong AOC sprinting on the main with several talented in-from runners and a few more returning off long layoffs.       Pace:  It looks hot and contested, as several want to be involved early and often, which tactical speed will come in handy.      Trends:  You want to be close sprinting on the main, as horses just don’t make up significant ground unless a total meltdown ensues.       Best Play:  #3 STARSHIP RENEGADE (3-1): Versatile sort backed up the…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date:  3/10/2023      Featured Track/Race:   Gulfstream Park – Race 3      Race overview:  A relatively modest 20k N2L sprinting on the main, with a few who have the for to win, but the class dropper #6 ONE AMERICA (3-1) who looks the controlling speed.       Pace:  There’s a ton here, which means #6 ONE AMERICA (3-1) should be able to control thing on the front end.      Trends:  You want to be close sprinting on the main, as horses just don’t make up significant ground unless a total meltdown ensues.       Best Play: …

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date:  3/9/2023      Featured Track/Race:   Gulfstream Park – Race 1      Race overview:  A competitive 16k claimer routing on the turf, with class-dropping #4 SANDPIPER MEMORIES (7-2) looming very large.       Pace:  There’s enough here, as more than a few want to be close early, which means a stalking gear should play well.      Trends:  You want to be close on the turf, as horses aren’t going to make up a ton of ground if they can’t get into position early.       Best Play:  #4 SANDPIPER MEMORIES (7-2) (turf only): Stiff class dropper…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date:  3/8/2023      Featured Track/Race:   Gulfstream Park – Race 4      Race overview:  A low-level N2L sprinting 7Fs on the main, with little trust, though the class-dropping #2 MOPED DENNIS (7-2) seems to have found a good spot.       Pace:  There’s a ton here, which means #2 MOPED DENNIS (7-2) should be prominent throughout, which is never a bad thing when you’re facing a group like this.      Trends:  You want to be close sprinting on the main, as horses just don’t make up significant ground unless a total meltdown ensues.       Best…

Happy Fountain of Youth Day!  We have entered the “Championship Series” portion of Derby preps as the Derby points are 50-20-15-10-5. A win in today’s preps will earn the winner enough points to make the Derby field.  Aqueduct Race 9  – The Gotham – Grade III  One Mile on the Dirt for Three Year Olds   The Gotham occupies an interesting spot on the Derby calendar. New York has already run two nine furlong Derby preps (Remsen and Withers), but today we turn back to the flat mile.  There is a ton of early pace signed up here – but there are no obvious closers.  It’s definitely a spread…