PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                  
Date 5/22/26
Featured track Churchill Downs
Race number 7
 
Race overview A full MSW for fm3up at 1-mile on the main track.
 
Pace It looks honest enough, as there are more than a few who not only want to be close early, but are stretching out as well.
Trends The main track has been playing fair, though it really sped up Sunday, with 5-of-7 races won on the front end, and another from 2nd early, so take note how it plays early in the week.
Best Play #10 IN SCOPE (4-1): Arnold filly was 3rd on debut at 6Fs in about the fastest MSW you’ll ever see, while earning a huge figure in the process, all for a barn that rarely wins with firsters, and this daughter of Gun Runner is bred to relish the added ground.
Bet Types Even 2-1 seems fair, so make an aggressive WP bet if you get it, though you can single her in the late Pk5/Pk4 to guarantee value.
Play of the Day Winners
CD Meet: 141-36-21-24 ($1.55/$4.11 ROI through 5/17)

CD POD: 14-3-3-3 ($1.44/$4.98 ROI through 5/17)