PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                  
Date 7/30/26
Featured track Saratoga
Race number 6
 
Race overview A strong 30k conditioned claimer for 4up at 6 furlongs.
 
Pace There’s not a lot here, for a main track sprint, so being able to be close early seems to be an advantage.
Trends The main track has played fair, though with all the rain leading to the cancellation Wednesday, all bets are off to start the week.
Best Play #7 SLIM SLOW SLIDER (10-1): Veteran ran well at CD off-the-claim and now moves to the Padillo-Preciado barn, which is 29% with newcomers (from a 155-horse sample) and 39% with Gonzalez, who comes in for the mount, on a horse with the speed to be involved throughout, from the perfect outside attack post.
Bet Types Aggressive WP bet, and a must-use/potential leverage single in the late Pk5, and to kick off the late Pk4 as well.
Play of the Day Winners
Sar Meet: 150-27-22-22 ($1.44/$4.73 through 7/26)

Sar POD: 13-4-1-4 ($1.52/$4.59 ROI through 7/26)