“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                  
Date 11/14/25
Featured track Churchill Downs
Race number 9
 
Race overview A loaded AOC for 3up at 5 ½ furlongs on the turf.
 
Pace There’s actually not too much here, save for the two outside runners, so tactical speed seems to be at a premium.
Trends N/A
Best Play #7 SMOKEY SMOKEY (9-2) (turf only): Maker charge was a strong 2nd off a 364-day layoff at Kee and now runs as a first-time gelding, so he should be able to improve significantly due to both, and he has a running style that can lay close as well.
Bet Types Aggressive WP bet (at 5-2 or better), while get built-in value by singling in the late Pk5/Pk4 as well.
Play of the Day Winners
CD Meet: 78-29-10-10 ($2.42/$6.01)

CD POD: 7-4-0-2 ($2.35/$5.99)
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