Author Archives: Brian Nadeau

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  11/25/2022      Featured track  Churchill Downs       Race number  2      Race overview  A middling MSW for 2yos at 7Fs on the main track.       Pace  There’s a full field with several first-time starters, so things should be honest, and potentially competitive, up front.      Trends  The main track has gotten plenty of use throughout the meet and has held up nicely, while playing fair, with little apparent path or running style biases.       Best Play  #3 LEGALIZE (7-2): Pricey son of Constitution was a troubled 5th on debut while favored…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  11/24/2022      Featured track  Churchill Downs       Race number  3      Race overview  A 20k N3L for FMs without a lot of firepower at 6Fs on the main.       Pace  There’s not much here, save #3 Buckeye Rose (4-1), which means #7 SONADOR (7-2) should have a dream trip stalking her to the outside and getting first run on the rest.      Trends  The main track has gotten plenty of use throughout the meet and has held up nicely, while playing fair, with little apparent path or running style biases.      …

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  11/23/2022      Featured track  Churchill Downs       Race number  4      Race overview  A decent 30k MCL for 2yos routing 1 1/16 miles on the main track.       Pace  It should be honest and potentially competitive, as several have shown signs of wanting to be close early, including more than a few trying two turns for the first time.      Trends  The main track has gotten plenty of use throughout the meet and has held up nicely, while playing fair, with little apparent path or running style biases.       Best Play …

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  11/22/2022      Featured track  Churchill Downs       Race number  1      Race overview  A modest 20k MCL for FM 3up going 6 ½ Fs on the main track.       Pace  There’s not much here, save #8 Willadean (8-1), so you’ll likely want to be close early.      Trends  The main track has gotten plenty of use throughout the meet and has held up nicely, while playing fair, with little apparent path or running style biases.       Best Play  #4 DAISY JONES (4-1): There’s little to no upside with anyone else in…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  11/19/2022      Featured track  Churchill Downs       Race number  7      Race overview  A modest MSW for 2yos going 6Fs on the main track.       Pace  It’s a field of 10 lightly-raced runners, with a slew of firsters too, so things should be fast and competitive early on.      Trends  The main track played very fair last week, with winners coming from everywhere, and there were no apparent path biases either.       Best Play  #5 MIYAGI (3-1): Catalano charge was 5-2 on debut in a big field at Keeneland and had…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  11/18/2022      Featured track  Churchill Downs       Race number  4      Race overview  A seemingly competitive 20k MCL for 3up at 6 ½ Fs on the main.       Pace  There’s not a lot of true sprint speed signed on, which means if #8 CHITWOOD (9-2) breaks running this time, he can clear off early.      Trends  The main track played very fair last week, with winners coming from everywhere, and there were no apparent path biases either.       Best Play  #8 CHITWOOD (9-2): The expected speed didn’t break last time, then…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  11/17/2022      Featured track  Churchill Downs       Race number  4      Race overview  A competitive 12.5k claimer for 3up going 7Fs on the main.       Pace  There’s not any true sprint/one-turn speed, which could allow #7 POPULIST (3-1) set the pace and potentially control things early.      Trends  The main track played very fair last week, with winners coming from everywhere, and there were no apparent path biases either.       Best Play  #7 POPULIST (3-1): Class dropper was in against tougher at Kee for 16k, while going two turns as well,…

    “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  11/16/2022      Featured track  Churchill Downs       Race number  8      Race overview  A somewhat modest AOC for fillies & mares at 5 ½ Fs on the turf.       Pace  It’s a turf sprint and a full field, though things don’t look overly heated up front, as there’s very few true burners entered.      Trends  N/A       Best Play  #6 LADY GOLDSTART (5-2): Versatile miss can be on the lead if no one goes or settle if they fly, goes off the Maker claim (20%), and basically any of…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  11/12/2022      Featured track  Churchill Downs       Race number  3      Race overview  A modest restricted MSW for 2yofs going 7Fs on the main.       Pace  There’s little to none on paper, so expect a bunched group early.      Trends  The main track has been forward for the majority of the meet, with speed and tactical speed playing well.       Best Play  #4 NAUGHTY MISS (5-1): Experienced filly really improved last time and now cuts back from a 1m run, should be closer early on, and just doesn’t meet anyone…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  11/11/2022      Featured track  Churchill Downs       Race number  7      Race overview  A solid N1X sprinting 6Fs on the main, with several talented up and comers.       Pace  It should be honest, as #2 Tunisian Spring (8-5) wants to go early, and #5 EASY ACTION (2-1) is drawn perfectly to his outside.      Trends  The main track has been forward for the majority of the meet, with speed and tactical speed playing well.       Best Play  #5 EASY ACTION (2-1): Pace presser drew perfectly for his style, and can…