PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                  
Date 5/23/26
Featured track Churchill Downs
Race number 10
 
Race overview A relatively modest 50k starter-allowance for 3up at 1-mile.
 
Pace It looks potentially hot and contested, as there are more than a few who want to be close and involved throughout.
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 #2 GETHSEMANE (7-5): Rice claim (21%) was a good 2nd going longer for 80k, so this looks a shrewd claim, especially since there’s not much here, and the foundation going longer should allow him to trip out perfectly off the speed.
Bet Types Aggressive win bet, while getting some added value by singling in the late Pk5/Pk4 as well.
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)