Nadeau: Keeneland Play of the Day Wed 10.23.24
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date | 10/23/24 |
| Featured track | Keeneland |
| Race number | 4 |
| Race overview | A deep and competitive 32k claimer for 3up at the short stretch finish line of 1 1/16 miles |
| Pace | It looks honest and potentially competitive, as there are more than a few here who want to be involved early, which suggests lasting late could be a problem. |
| Trends | The main track continues to play fair, with winners coming from everywhere, and last week it even seemed to tilt towards off-the-pace runners a little bit. |
| Best Play | #5 STRAVA (4-1): Stiff class dropper was in too tough at Sar off the break but looks spotted to score here, in a spot that was quite possibly what they had in mind all along, against a group where the early flow should suit his stalking style as well. |
| Bet Types | Aggressive WP bet and a must-use/potential single in the early Pk5/Pk4, and to kick off the big carryover late Pk5 as well. |
| Play of the Day Winners | Kee POD: 12-3-1-1 ($1.55/$3.90 through 10/20)
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