Nadeau: Churchill Play of the Day Thurs 6.19.25
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date | 6/19/25 |
| Featured track | Churchill Downs |
| Race number | 3 |
| Race overview | A competitive 12.5k claimer for 4up at 1 1/16 miles on the main. |
| Pace | It looks on the slow side, as there’s no confirmed front-runner signed on, so expect a tight pack that will sprint off the far turn. |
| Trends | A drying out main track played fair both Saturday and Sunday, after heavy rains left things sloppy and sealed Friday. |
| Best Play | #5 ETHEREAL ROAD (3-1): In-form runner goes off-the-claim for Sharp, a big 26% move, drew well, and most importantly, has a big recency on is main rival (#1), while owning a local win as well. |
| Bet Types | Aggressive WP bet and single in the early Pk5/Pk4 as well. |
| Play of the Day Winners | CD POD: 207-58-35-30 (1.86/$5.65 ROI through 6/1)
CD Meet: 20-6-1-3 ($1.42/$4.67 ROI through 6/1)
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