“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau

Date 11/11/26

Featured track Churchill Downs

Race number 2

Race overview A relatively modest restricted MSW for 2yos at 1-mile.

Pace It looks honest enough on paper, as several stretch out who have shown sprint speed, along with a slew of first-time starters too.

Trends The main track continues to play very fair at the meet, with winners coming from everywhere, including several off-the-pace.

Best Play #4 SALTY VIKING (8-5): The chalk goes for Sharp and Y. Ortiz, the 7-lb. apprentice who has taken CD by storm and is 5-for-10 for the barn at the meet, and this son of Mind Control was a fast 2nd in his dirt debut, which would bury these if he runs back to it.

Bet Types Aggressive win bet, and single in the early Pk5, and to kick off the early Pk4 as well.

Play of the Day Winners

CD Meet: 88-31-12-16 ($2.46/$6.55 ROI through 11/8) CD POD: 8-4-0-1 ($4.42/$9.34 ROI through 11/8)