Nadeau: Churchill 6.17.26 Play of the Day
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date | 6/17/26 |
| Featured track | Churchill Downs |
| Race number | 5 |
| Race overview | A deep and competitive 50k starter-allowance for 4up at 7 Fs. |
| Pace | It looks honest, as there are a few who want to be close early, but it doesn’t look overly fast either, so being able to lay close is an asset. |
| Trends | The main track continues to play on the fair side, and even had a slight off-the-pace feel to it over the weekend. |
| Best Play | #8 TARANTINO (9-2): Jacobson runner cuts back and now runs on dirt for the first time for the barn, has the proper foundation this demanding distance, and the tactical speed to be close from a perfect outside attack post as well. |
| Bet Types | Aggressive WP bet, and a must-use/potential leverage single to end the early Pk5/Pk4, and to kick off the late Pk5 as well. |
| Play of the Day Winners | CD Meet: 272-74-41-45 ($1.68/$4.71 ROI through 6/14)
CD POD: 24-5-3-3 ($1.29/$4.00 ROI through 6/14)
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