PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   
   
Date  1/3/25 
   
Featured track  Gulfstream Park 
   
Race number  9 
   
Race overview  A relatively modest 50k N2L for 4up at 7 ½ furlongs on the turf. 
   
Pace  There’s not much here, so expect a bunched group early, and a sprint off the far turn. 
   
Trends  Speed plays on the turf, as races rarely fall apart in the lane, so tactical speed, at the very least, is preferred.  
   
Best Play  #5 DEADPAN (8-5): Stiff class dropper blew the start last time and was behind the eight-ball immediately but he’s shown speed in the past, which keep him in tact early, and make him too tough for these in the lane. 
    
Bet Types    Aggressive WP bet and single to end the late Pk5/Pk4 as well. 
   
Play of the Day Winners  GP Meet: 160-43-28-27 ($1.80/$5.23 ROI through 12/22) 

GP POD: 16-4-2-2 ($1.67/$4.90 ROI through 12/22)