Author Archives: Brian Nadeau

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 1/31/26 Featured track Gulfstream Park Race number 7   Race overview A strong AOC for 4up at 1 3/8 miles on the turf.   Pace It’s unlikely they’ll be going fast at this elongated distance, so expect a tight pack that will sprint off the far turn. Trends The turf continues to play to speed, which means, at the very least, you need to be close entering the far turn. Best Play #10 WITHOUT (9-5) (turf only): Motion Euro import has been working in the AM with Pegasus Turf winner Test Score and has been holding his own,…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 1/30/26 Featured track Gulfstream Park Race number 1   Race overview A deep and competitive 25k MCL for 3yo fillies at 1M on the turf.   Pace It looks like #4 BINT MISCHIEF (3-1) will be on or just off the early lead, which gives her a huge tactical edge. Trends The turf continues to play to speed, which means, at the very least, you need to be close entering the far turn. Best Play #4 BINT MISCHIEF (3-1) (turf only): Stretchout sprinter has posted two strong turf works since being claimed, is bred top and bottom to…

    “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 1/29/26 Featured track Gulfstream Park Race number 4   Race overview An extremely weak 17.5k MCL for fm4up at 1M on the turf.   Pace Expect a tight pack, as only longshot #2 Basilica Light (10-1) has any real speed early on. Trends The turf continues to play to speed, which means, at the very least, you need to be close entering the far turn. Best Play #1 THIRD KISS (9-5) (turf only): MSW dropper didn’t do any running in her turf bow here, but she broke from an impossible post that day, now draws inside, and…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 1/23/26 Featured track Gulfstream Park Race number 6   Race overview A slow group of 35k 3yo fillies at 6 furlongs on the main track.   Pace It looks honest but not too fast, as there are a few who want to be close early, but no confirmed true sprint speedsters either. Trends You need to be close on the main track, as dirt races are routinely won on, or just off the early lead. Best Play #7 PRACTICALLY FAMOUS (8-5): Well-drawn filly drops, is best on paper, has the speed to be involved throughout, and gets first-time…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 1/22/26 Featured track Gulfstream Park Race number 5   Race overview A relatively meek 8k N2L for fm4up at 1 1/16 miles on Tapeta.   Pace It looks honest but not too fast, as there are a few who want to be close early, but no confirmed speedsters either. Trends Speed isn’t as lethal routing on Tapeta, especially in a compact group like this, so expect a sprint off the far turn. Best Play #4 AMELIA (2-1): Turf MCL winner gets back to Tapeta, where she was a very fast (for this group) 2nd two-back, and a repeat…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 1/18/26 Featured track Gulfstream Park Race number 6   Race overview A relatively meek 50k claimer for fm4up at 1m 70 yards on Tapeta.   Pace It looks honest enough, as there is a stretchout sprinter (#2) and a few others who seem to want to be close early on. Trends Speed isn’t as lethal routing on Tapeta, especially in a compact group like this, so expect a sprint off the far turn. Best Play #3 ANNIE GOODBODY (7-5): Turf class dropper has been facing tons better on the lawn, ran well in both Tapeta starts this summer,…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 1/17/26 Featured track Gulfstream Park Race number 10   Race overview A deep and competitive MSW for 4up at 1 1/16 miles on turf.   Pace There’s little on paper, which suggests that (turf) newcomer #6 PITKIN (5-2) could shake loose after flying in his grass work. Trends Speed rules on turf, and while there was rain early in the week, things haven’t seemed to change much all meet long, regardless. Best Play #6 PITKIN (5-2) (turf only): Dirt runner has always shown talent but hasn’t been able to put it all together, but after a dud in…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 1/16/26 Featured track Gulfstream Park Race number 7   Race overview A modest 8k claimer for fm4up at 7 furlongs on the main track.   Pace It looks on the tepid side, so the ability to lay close early seems imperative, at what can be a very tricky distance. Trends Speed is always going to play on the dirt, though it’s worth noting the inside seemed deep and laboring last week. Best Play #3 WORTH CONSIDERING (8-5): David filly got back to the main and dominated N2L foes on the lead last time at 1m, and while she…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 1/15/26 Featured track Gulfstream Park Race number 9   Race overview A modest 25k starter-allowance for fm4up at 5 furlongs on Tapeta.   Pace It looks hot and contested on the inside, as both #1 and #2 want to motor early, which should set it up for #3 VUELA PALOMA. Trends Speed plays sprinting on Tapeta, so you need to at least have the tactical ability to lay close early, as races rarely fall apart late. Best Play #3 VUELA PALOMA (9-5): In-form runner has posted a 4-2-2-0 record since shifting to the Tapeta, and drew well to…