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“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…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 11/8/26 Featured track Churchill Downs Race number 5   Race overview An extremely weak 20k MCL for 2yo fillies at 6 furlongs.   Pace While it’s a full field, there really aren’t any burners signed on, so being able to lay close early seems imperative. Trends The main track has extremely fair early in the meet, with winners coming from everywhere, including several off-the-pace. Best Play #7 PRANK AT DAWN (5-2): Cox runner takes the same Play of the Day angle that worked for us Wednesday, as this filly is an Indiana MSW dropper who catches a very…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 11/7/26 Featured track Churchill Downs Race number 10 Race overview A deep and competitive renewal of the 300k Bet On Sunshine, for 3up at 6 furlongs on the main track. Pace There are a few who want to be close, and then there is #3 Viking (6-1), who want to roll early, and should be able to get loose. Trends The main track has extremely fair early in the meet, with winners coming from everywhere, including several off-the-pace. Best Play #3 VIKING (6-1): GP invader has become a new horse since moving to the Fawkes barn, has been…

Happy Mother Goose Day! Today there are four stakes at Belmont led by the Grade II Mother Goose and the listed Dwyer Stakes. The Dwyer features the return of Ted Noffey, the reigning two year old Champion. Trivia Question: The Dwyer Stakes has been contested since 1887. Where was it first run? Race 8 – The Dwyer Stakes – Listed One Mile on the Dirt for Three Year Olds Bravaro: Won last out at Charlestown in a $500k ungraded stakes (83 Beyer). Two back he was solid at Colonial where he battled to the wire, finishing second. Would need to improve. Overtime Rules: Two for two on dirt…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 11/6/26 Featured track Churchill Downs Race number 7   Race overview A suspect 20k conditioned claimer for 3up at 1-mile.   Pace It looks on the slow side, as there are no true burners signed on, so expect things to be slow early, with tactical speed at a premium. Trends The main track has extremely fair early in the meet, with winners coming from everywhere, including several off-the-pace. Best Play #4 CAPTAIN MERCURY (9-2): Class dropper has not only been facing better and holding his own, but meets a slew of “main” contenders who come in off total…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 11/5/26 Featured track Churchill Downs Race number 6 Race overview A solid 12.5k claimer for 3up at 1 1/16 miles. Pace It’s a full field, with a little bit of everything, in terms of running style, so things figure honest up front. Trends The main track has extremely fair early in the meet, with winners coming from everywhere, including several off-the-pace. Best Play #10 RAISING KANE (3-1): Sharp claim (19%) goes for a new barn that excels with these types, drops slightly off a solid 3rd against slightly better, will be close throughout, and gets a huge weight…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  11/4/26      Featured track  Churchill Downs       Race number  5       Race overview  A very weak 50k MCL for 2yo fillies at 6 furlongs.       Pace  On paper, for a full field, there’s really not much signed on, so having tactical speed seems imperative.      Trends  The main track has extremely fair early in the meet, with winners coming from everywhere, including several off-the-pace.      Best Play  #12 JACKIE’S PLAYER (3-1): Cox MSW droppers hasn’t fired in two starts, but her debut was in the slop and then she routed…

    “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  11/1/26      Featured track  Churchill Downs       Race number  7       Race overview  A modest 12.5k claimer for 3up at 6 furlongs.       Pace  It figures honest, as there are more than a few who want to be involved early, including the heavy favorite #6 GARDINER (6-5).      Trends  The main track was extremely fair Wednesday and Thursday, with winners coming from everywhere, including several off-the-pace.      Best Play  #6 GARDINER (6-5): Massive favorite drops steeply in class after a fast figure 4th against tons better for Sharp, and…

  Happy Breeders’ Cup Day!   Nine sparkling Grade 1 stakes on the Championship Saturday Breeders’ Cup card headlined by the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Turf and the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic. Trivia Question: : Today Forever Young attempts to defend his Breeders’ Cup Classic crown – who is the only horse to win the Classic more than once? Race 11 – Breeders’ Cup Turf– Grade I One Mile and One Half on the Turf for Three Year Olds and Upward 1. Ethical Diamond: Upset winner of this race last year comes back to defend his title as he is rounding back into form winning the Ballyroan…