Nadeau: Keeneland Play of the Day Wed 10.25.23

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  10/25/2022      Featured track  Keeneland       Race number  4      Race overview  A predictably deep and competitive N1X for 3up sprinting 5 ½ Fs on the turf.       Pace  It’s a turf sprint, so it should be honest up front, especially since the majority of the speed is drawn outside.      Trends  N/A       Best Play  #4 SUMMER IN MALIBU (6-1) (turf only): Veteran tried the turf last time and ran huge, with plenty of trouble to boot, and now catches a group that he has a big recency edge on,…

READ MORE

Nadeau: Keeneland Play of the Day Sat 10.21.23

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  10/21/2022      Featured track  Keeneland       Race number  6      Race overview  A solid renewal of the 250k Perryville, led by #1 Verifying (E) for 3yos going 7Fs on the main track.       Pace  There’s not much here at all, which means Verifying is likely going from the rail, with #5 DR. VENKMAN (7-2) pressing him the entire way.      Trends  The main track continues to be on the fair side, and even tilted a bit towards stalker/closers over the weekend.       Best Play  #5 DR. VENKMAN (7-2): Southern California…

READ MORE

Nadeau: Keeneland Play of the Day Fri 10.20.23

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date 10/20/2022 Featured track Keeneland Race number 6   Race overview A strong 10k starter-allowance going 1 1/8 miles on the main track.   Pace For this elongated trip, it seems very honest, as there are ore than a few who want to be involved early. Trends The main track continues to be on the fair side, and even tilted a bit towards stalker/closers over the weekend.   Best Play #4 Nepal Up (4-1): Stretch runner just-missed to #3 Tiger Moon (3-1) last time while well clear of 3rd, and the flow today, not to mention the extra half-furlong, should help…

READ MORE

Nadeau: Keeneland Play of the Day Thurs 10.19.23

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  10/19/2022      Featured track  Keeneland       Race number  7      Race overview  An extremely weak N1X for 3up going 1 1/16 miles on the turf, with very few with upside.       Pace  There are a few that want to be involved early, though things don’t appear overly heated up front, so expect a tight pace and a ¼-mile sprint to the finish.      Trends  N/A       Best Play  #3 Clyde’s Got a Gun (9-2) (turf only): CD MSW winner looked great shaking off plenty of trouble early and often and rallying…

READ MORE

Nadeau: Keeneland Play of the Day Wed 10.18.23

” PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date 10/18/2022 Featured track Keeneland Race number 7   Race overview An extremely weak N1X routing 1 1/16 miles on the turf for f/ms.   Pace There’s not much here at all, and several deep closers are entered, so tactical speed should be at a premium. Trends N/A   Best Play #5 Hola Gata (2-1) (turf only): Brown filly had a tough beginning and trip at KD but still was up in time to break her maiden, catches a very meek crew on the rise, and should be closer early with a cleaner break, for a barn that has been…

READ MORE

Nadeau: Keeneland Play of the Day Sun 10.15.23

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  10/15/2022      Featured track  Keeneland       Race number  8      Race overview  A seemingly very meek N1X for 3up going 6 ½ Fs on the main.       Pace  It looks honest enough, as there are more than a few who want to be close early, so a stalking gear should play well.      Trends  Through three days of racing, the main track played very fair, with winners coming from everywhere.       Best Play  #1 You Ain’t Poppn (3-1): Walsh runner looked good winning on debut, which is not something that’s typical…

READ MORE

Nadeau: Keeneland Play of the Day Sat 10.14.23

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  10/14/2022      Featured track  Keeneland       Race number  1      Race overview  A modest 30k N2L for 3up going about 7Fs.       Pace  It looks honest enough, as there are more than a few who want to be close early, though none are burners either.      Trends  Through three days of racing, the main track played very fair, with winners coming from everywhere.       Best Play  #5 Creative Way (5-2): Rousing CD MCL winner now goes off-the-claim for Saffie (21%) and Ramsey, an owner who loves to win races at Kee,…

READ MORE

Nadeau: Keeneland Play of the Day Fri 10.13.23

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                       Date  10/13/2022      Featured track  Keeneland       Race number  6      Race overview  A solid 16k claimer for 3up going 1 1/16 miles on the main.       Pace  It’s a full field with plenty of speed to the outside, and therefore a quick run to the first turn, so things should be very honest early.      Trends  Through three days of racing, the main track played very fair, with winners coming from everywhere.       Best Play  #2 Huge Bigly (4-1): Falcone claim (30%) goes for a potent new barn after facing much better…

READ MORE