Nadeau: Gulfstream Play of the Day Thurs 2.23.23
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date: | 2/23/2023 |
| Featured Track/Race: | Gulfstream Park – Race 4 |
| Race overview: | A deep and competitive 16k claimer sprinting on the Tapeta. |
| Pace: | There’s not as much early heat as you’d expect for a Tapeta sprint, so expect a bit of a bunched group, therefore tactical speed will be at a premium. |
| Trends: | That aforementioned tactical speed—at the very least—is preferred going one-turn on the Tapeta, as horses just don’t make up significant ground, no matter how fast they go early. |
| Best Play: | #1 ISLAND MAGIC (6-1): Endured a brutal trip last time and still ran a close 4th when back with Richards, which is key, and she needs only clear sailing to have a big impact here. |
| Bet Types: | Aggressive WPS bet and single in the early Pk5/Pk4 as well. |
| Meet/POD Stats: | GP Champ. Meet: 301-62-52-57 ($1.48/$4.78 ROI through 2/5)
GP Champ. Meet POD: 30-9-7-7 ($1.83/$5.96 through 2/5)
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