Nadeau: Gulfstream Play of the Day Sat 2.3.24
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date | 2/3/2024 |
| Featured track | Gulfstream Park |
| Race number | 5 |
| Race overview | A strong AOC for 4up going 7 ½ Fs on the turf. |
| Pace | It looks hot and contested, especially on the this inside, as more than a few want to rattle early on. |
| Trends | Speeds plays on the turf, especially when it’s firm and fast, as races rarely fall apart in the lane, so at the very least, you want to have some tactical ability. |
| Best Play | #7 SMOKY MANDATE (3-1) (turf only): Newly minted 4yo ran in a quartet of turf stakes last year and more than held his own, has the right stalking style to take advantage of all the pace, and should be poised for a breakthrough run in his first against older. |
| Bet Types | Aggressive WP and single to end the early Pk5/Pk4 as well. |
| Play of the Day Winners | GP POD (through 1/28): 35-12-4-4 ($2.11/$5.04)
GP meet (through 1/28): 396-103-70-46 ($1.49/$4.71)
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