Nadeau: Keeneland Play of the Day Fri 10.4.24
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date | 10/4/24 |
| Featured track | Keeneland |
| Race number | 5 |
| Race overview | A predictably deep and competitive full field of N2X for 3upfm going 1 1/8 miles on the turf. |
| Pace | Expect a strung out field, as there are a few speeds (#7 and #9), some stalkers, and some deep closers as well, and at this demanding distance, stamina should come into play late. |
| Trends | N/A – They won’t be running many on the turf during the meet, but at this distance, over this course, stamina is a bit more precious than running style, and/or early speed. |
| Best Play | #10 OLIVIA MARALDA (3-1): Stalker gets some much-needed class relief after a trio of stakes runs (including a G1), and note she was a close 2nd over the course in April, when making her first start for Walden and in this country, while off a seven-month layoff as well, which all adds up to a breakthrough run today. |
| Bet Types | Aggressive WP bet and single to end the early Pk5/Pk4, as well as in the opening leg of the all-turf Pk3. |
| Play of the Day Winners | Kee POD:
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