Nadeau: Churchill Play of the Day Fri 9.29.23
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date | 9/29/2022 |
| Featured track | Churchill Downs |
| Race number | 5 |
| Race overview | A solid 40k claimer for 3up going 6Fs on the main track. |
| Pace | It looks hot and contested between #6 Tee Burns (8-1) and #9 Tape to Tape (5-2), which should set it up for presser/stalker #2 UPSTRIKER (2-1). |
| Trends | The main track really seemed to tilt towards stalker/closers over the weekend, which is worth keeping an eye on as they come back for another five-day race week. |
| Best Play | #2 UPSTRIKER (2-1): Rice claim (27%) was sharp winning at Ellis for 25k and now rises in class for a potent barn, and should trip out beautifully off the expected contested pace as well. |
| Bet Types | Aggressive win bet and single to end the early Pk5/Pk4, and in the middle Pk4 as well. |
| Play of the Day Winners | CD POD (through 9/27): 10-1-2-1 ($0.57/$3.52)
CD Overall (through 9/27): 96-21-15-17 ($1.35/$4.57)
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