PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   
   
Date:  11/25/2022 
   
Featured Track/Race:   Churchill Downs – Race 8 
   
Race overview:  A pretty modest 50k claimer for the level, with several who enter with suspect form, which is not a worry for #2 HONEY RUN (5-2). 
   
Pace:  There looks to be more than enough here, as several want to be involved early, which means no one should be able to clear. 
   
Trends:  Winners are continuing to come from everywhere, with no noticeable biases, both in terms of path and running style. 
   
Best Play:  #2 HONEY RUN (5-2): Dominant winner at the level wheels right back for the potent Hartman-Murrill team (28%), while seemingly looking to strike while the iron is hot for a big purse. 
   
Bet Types:    Aggressive WP bet and single in the middle Pk5/Pk4, and to kick off the late Pk5 as well. 
   
Meet/POD Stats:  CD Meet: 136-35-26-22 ($1.82/$5.37 ROI through 11/20) 

CD POD: 12-4-2-0 ($1.87/$4.81 ROI through 11/20)