Nadeau: Saratoga Play of the Day Sun 7.13.25
“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date 7/13/25 Featured track Saratoga Race number 10 Race overview A full field of 3up NYB 50k MCL’s at 1-mile on the inner turf. Pace It looks on the modest side, as there’s not much confirmed on paper, which suggests you need to be able to lay close early. Trends Rains have put some give into the turf, and limited the availability as well, so it’s tough to decipher much so far, though once it gets firm and fast again, it will play to speed, especially…
Nadeau: Saratoga Play of the Day Wed 7.16.25
“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date 7/16/25 Featured track Saratoga Race number 3 Race overview A 20k claimer for 3yos at 7Fs on the main track. Pace No doubt #3 Aero Star (5-2) is going early, with #1 MILES AND MILES (2-1) pressing/chasing, and after that, there’s not much. Trends It’s been a constant changing of track conditions throughout the first four days, so there’s really nothing to by, in terms of how the track may be playing, so things bear watching once some consistency from the weather arrives. Best Play …
Applebee: Closer Look / Diana and Bowling Green Saratoga Sat 7.12.25
Happy Dunkin’ Diana Day! This year the Diana Stakes has been joined by the Bowling Green Stakes on this opening Saturday. This move puts the Bowling Green on the calendar before the United Nations Stakes at Monmouth and it’s now positioned a month before the Arlington Million. Hopefully, this change draws better fields to this local prep to the Sword Dancer which has been moved from the Travers Day card to early August to get it away from the Kentucky Downs meet. Trivia Question: What is the Bowling Green Stakes named for? Race 8 – The Bowling Green Stakes – Grade II One Mile and Three Eighths on…
Nadeau: Saratoga Play of the Day Fri 7.11.25
“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date 7/11/25 Featured track Saratoga Race number 7 Race overview A relatively modest renewal of the G3 Coronation for 3yo fillies at 5 ½ furlongs on the Mellon Turf Course. Pace It’s a turf sprint, so things figure fast up front, though there’s a chance that #1 MAKE HASTE (2-1) clears off early. Trends Though the meet officially started Thursday, but the four-day July 4th Festival showcased a very speedy pair of turf courses. Best Play #1 MAKE HASTE (2-1) (turf only): Awesome GP…
Nadeau: Saratoga Play of the Day Sat 7.12.25
“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date 7/12/25 Featured track Saratoga Race number 3 Race overview A solid field of pricey 100k 3yo claimers at 7Fs on the main track. Pace It looks potentially hot and competitive, as there are a trio that wants to mix it up early, which means the ability to settle a bit will come in handy. Trends Though the meet officially started Thursday, the four-day July 4th Festival found a main track that definitely favored speed, or at the very least, though who could lay close early. …