Applebee: Closer Look / Belmont Derby Invy – Suburban SAR 7.4.25
Happy Fourth of July and Happy Belmont Derby Invitational Day!!! Flat racing at the Spa and the 4th of July is a combo that would have been hard to imagine years ago, but this is not your father’s racing calendar. There are five stakes races on this loaded card led by the Grade I Belmont Derby Invitational and the Grade II Suburban Handicap. Trivia question: Which track was the original host of the historic Suburban Handicap in 1884? Race 9 – The Belmont Derby Invitational – Grade I One Mile and One Furlong on the Mellon Turf for Three Year Olds Tank: Winner of three black type stakes…
Nadeau: Saratoga Play of the Day Fri 7.4.25
“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date 7/4/25 Featured track Saratoga Race number 6 Race overview A seemingly weak restricted MSW for 2yos at 5 ½ Fs on the turf. Pace There are a slew of first-time starters entered, so expect things to be quick up front. Trends N/A Best Play #2 NOWUCME NOWUDONT (4-1) (turf or dirt): Good Magic colt cost a hefty 425k at auction but gets to run here because he’s an NYB, so he’s facing a watered-down group of restricted runners or fellow NYBs, while he’s…
Nadeau: Saratoga Play of the Day Thurs 7.3.25
“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau Date 7/3/25 Featured track Saratoga Race number 8 Race overview A solid renewal of the 150k Wild Applause for 3yo fillies at 1-mile on the inner turf. Pace There’s literally none here, so expect a compact group to the far turn, and a sprint home. Trends N/A Best Play #6 PLAY WITH FIRE (9-5) (turf only): Stakes winner was privately purchased after her Hilltop win at Pimlico and turned over to Brown (28% with barn newcomers), and she was already the best horse in…