Nadeau: Play of the Day Saratoga Fri 8.8.25
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date | 8/8/25 |
| Featured track | Saratoga |
| Race number | 9 |
| Race overview | A solid 32k claimer for 3yos at 6Fs on the main track. |
| Pace | It looks on the tepid side, as there are no pure sprint speeds signed on, so expect a bunch group, while giving those with tactical speed an edge as well. |
| Trends | The main track, in an odd and surprising twist, played strongly to outside stalker/closers Saturday and Sunday, so it’s worth monitoring after the two-day break. |
| Best Play | #7 BACKTRACK (7-2): Class dropper goes for a Sharp barn that has had a huge year, and is having a banner meet too, and most importantly, this one now runs as a first-time gelding, which says he can return to his best, which would be good enough here. |
| Bet Types | Aggressive WP bet, and single in the late Pk5/Pk4 as well. |
| Play of the Day Winners | Sar Meet: 193-56-39-31 ($2.00/$5.70 ROI through 8/3)
Sar POD: 17-3-2-0 ($0.99/$2.57)
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