“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau

Date 5/3/25

Featured track Churchill Downs

Race number 9

Race overview An extremely weak renewal of the newly minted G1 American Turf for 3yos at 1 1/16 miles.

Pace It looks honest, as #4 Mi Bago sizzles early and there are a few others who want to be close early, and with rain expected, that will be taxing on those who want to be involved.

Trends This would be an N/A, however, with expected rain, and potentially a lot of it, you want to elevate anyone who has turf form over courses with give in it, like the Europeans.

Best Play #3 NEW CENTURY (3-1): Euro runner ran well in both U.S. starts last year, got his prep out of the way at Newmarket, drew well, and figure to love the testing ground—and mediocre competition as well.

Bet Types Aggressive WP, strong EX over #5 with a smaller backup underneath, and single in all the horizontal exotics as well.

Play of the Day Winners

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