PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   
   
Date  6/27/26 
   
Featured track  Churchill Downs  
   
Race number  4 
   
Race overview  An extremely strong OC/N1X for 3yos at 1 1/16 miles. 
   
Pace  It looks like it should be pretty honest, as there are a slew who want to be part of the proceedings early on. 
   
Trends  The main track continues to play on the fair side, though with all the rains predicted for the weekend, it’s best to reevaluate as it gets closer, and during the early races as well.  
   
Best Play  #8 BLACKOUT TIME (4-1): Talented sort couldn’t make a dent on the Triple Crown Trail this spring after an accomplished 2yo season, but he’s going to meet a lot of friends he’ll like here—while adding Lasix as well—in what should be a perfect confidence builder. 
   
Bet Types    Aggressive WP bet, and single in the early Pk5/Pk4, in the second Pk5, and to kick off the second Pk4 as well. 
   
Play of the Day Winners  CD Meet: 319-85-46-52 ($1.64/$4.61 ROI through 6/21) 

CD POD: 29-6-4-5 ($1.56/$4.68 ROI through 6/21)