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  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 11/15/26 Featured track Churchill Downs Race number 2   Race overview A solid 30k claimer for fm3up at 1 1/16 miles.   Pace It figures on the slow side, as there are no real burners signed on, so having the ability to lay close seems imperative. Trends For the first time all meet, the main track played very speedy both Wednesday and Thursday, with the winners being on or just off the lead early, so monitor things Friday, and early on this card as well. Best Play #5 SONG OF SONGS (5-2): Stalker gets a huge switch off-the-claim…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 11/13/26 Featured track Churchill Downs Race number 8 Race overview An underwhelming (on paper) MSW for 2yo fillies at 6Fs. Pace It’s a full field and the proven runners have all shown early foot, while there are a slew of firsters too, so things look honest up front. Trends The main track continues to play fair at the meet, with winners coming from everywhere on the track. Best Play #4 SEATON SPRINGS (9-2): McPeek miss was bet down to 7-2 in her debut and dueled for 4Fs at 1m—a very demanding trip for your first start—before predictably tiring…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date 11/12/26 Featured track Churchill Downs Race number 3   Race overview A very weak MSW for 3up at 5 ½ furlongs on turf.   Pace It’s a full field, and there are more than a few who either want to try and lead, or be close, so things look honest at the very least. Trends They really don’t run enough turf races to get a feel, but overall, this is a deep turf course that is fair to all running styles. Best Play #11 COLD DRAFT BEER (8-1) (turf or dirt): Fawkes 3yo made one Aqu (dirt) start in March…

“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…