Race of the Day

    “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  10/16/26      Featured track  Keeneland       Race number  9       Race overview  A deep and competitive 25k claimer for 3up at 6 ½ furlongs.       Pace  For a full sprint field, there’s not really much on paper, so the ability to lay close seems imperative.       Trends  The main track was playing forward up to Saturday, then the rains hit and it was muddy/sealed, so monitor things early in the week.      Best Play  #1 TUSKEGEE AIRMEN (4-1): Stiff class dropper was claimed by trainer-owner Jacobson two-back for 50k,…

    “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  10/15/26      Featured track  Keeneland       Race number  6       Race overview  A deep and competitive OC 100k/C for fm3up at 1 1/16 miles.       Pace  There’s no pure speed signed on, so expect a tight pack early that will sprint off the far turn and to the short stretch finish line.      Trends  The main track was playing forward up to Saturday, then the rains hit and it was muddy/sealed, so monitor things early in the week.      Best Play  #1 ROSWELL (3-1): Underachiever has threatened for the…

    “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  10/14/26      Featured track  Keeneland       Race number  2       Race overview  A solid 50k MCL for fm3up at 6 furlongs.       Pace  On paper there’s not a lot here, as several are one-run closers with no speed, so being able to be forward seems paramount.      Trends  The main track was playing forward up to Saturday, then the rains hit and it was muddy/sealed, so monitor things early in the week.      Best Play  #6 PINCH OF BOURBON (5-2): Pace player didn’t fire in an MSW at KD,…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 10/11/26 Featured track Keeneland Race number 5 Race overview An extremely deep and competitive N1X for 3up at 1-mile on turf. Pace Simply put, there’s none here to keep #1 JUST BUY IT (4-1) from making the front and running them all into the ground. Trends There are so few turf races, there’s really not much to go on, but speed on the grass is never a bad thing in general. Best Play #1 JUST BUY IT (3-1) (turf only): Expected Lone F finally got back to the race and put it together at KD when he sped…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 10/10/26 Featured track Keeneland Race number 4   Race overview A solid 62.50k claimer for 3up over the short stretch/finish line at 1 1/16 miles.   Pace It looks honest, as there are more than a few who want to be involved early, which says a stalking gear will come in handy. Trends A fast main track was very forward Wednesday and Thursday, so check the results (Friday) and monitor accordingly. Best Play #2 MORUNNING (3-1): Stiff class dropper went out to Dmr and held his won on both turf and dirt, so this group will be a…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 10/9/26 Featured track Keeneland Race number 6   Race overview A solid 25k claimer for 3up at 1 1/16 miles.   Pace It looks honest, as there a pair on the inside who want to be forward, as well as a (poorly-drawn) runner on the outside who may have to commit early. Trends A fast main track was very fair Saturday, with winners employing all different running styles, while Sunday seemed a bit more forward. Best Play #6 REAL MACHO (2-1): Diodoro claim (21%) stretches to two turns after a close 4th at 1m and gets a major…

  “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   Date 10/8/26 Featured track Keeneland Race number 6 Race overview A relatively modest 50k starter-allowance for fm3up at 6 furlongs. Pace It looks honest and potentially fast and contested, as there are a trio who want to be involved early and often. Trends A fast main track was very fair Saturday, with winners employing all different running styles, while Sunday seemed a bit more forward. Best Play #2 QUICK TO CHARM (4-1): Stalker looked good winning a N2L at CD and now goes off-the-class for Nihei, a solid/underrated trainer who rarely (she’s just 0-for-1) makes a claim, but seems…

    “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  10/7/26      Featured track  Keeneland       Race number  1       Race overview  A solid 12.5k starter-allowance for 3up at 1-mile.       Pace  It looks honest, and potentially contested, as there are a trio who want to be forward, and with a quick run to the first turn, early position becomes that much more important.       Trends  A fast main track was very fair Saturday, with winners employing all different running styles, while Sunday seemed a bit more forward.      Best Play  #1 MILITARY ROAD (7-2): Stalker just lost to…

    “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  10/4/26      Featured track  Keeneland       Race number  7       Race overview  A very strong n1X for 3up at 7 furlongs.       Pace  It looks hot and extremely contested, as there are several on paper who want to motor early, which means, at this demanding distance, it could fall apart in the lane.      Trends  N/A      Best Play  #5 PIMLOTT (9-2): Stalker cuts back after a close 5th going a tricky 1m in a fast race at Ellis, should love all the pace up front, and makes what…

Happy Champagne Day! If you like two year old racing – today’s Belmont card is perfect for you with six graded stakes for juveniles. Top billing is shared by the Grade 1 Frizette and Grade 1 Champagne, both of which are “win and you’re in” races for their respective Breeders’ Cup divisions. We also have an all-stakes Pick 6 as part of the betting action. Trivia Question: Today are the last Grade 1 races in New York for the year. What was the first Grade I race in New York in 2026?   Race 8 The Champagne – Grade 1 One Mile On The Dirt for Two Year…