Nadeau: Churchill 6.10.26 Play of the Day
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date | 6/10/26 |
| Featured track | Churchill Downs |
| Race number | 3 |
| Race overview | A very strong 25k claimer for 4up at 1 1/16 miles. |
| Pace | There’s not much here, with the possible exception of #7 Saltwater Cowboy (9-2), so being able to lay close early seems a plus. |
| Trends | A fast main track played on the fair side all week, with winners coming from every, including plenty from mid-pack off off-the-pace. |
| Best Play | #6 DAI VERNON (9-5): GP invader now also moves into a potent Crichton barn, which is a huge 36% with newcomers, and those recent works, his ability to be close to the early pace, and the addition of Irad, say to look out today. |
| Bet Types | Aggressive win bet, while getting some added value by singling in the early Pk5/Pk4 as well. |
| Play of the Day Winners | CD Meet: 226-60-34-39 ($1.65/$4.64 ROI through 5/31)
CD POD: 21-5-3-3 ($1.48/$4.57 ROI through 5/31)
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