Nadeau: Churchill Play of the Day Thurs 5.1.25
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date | 5/1/25 |
| Featured track | Churchill Downs |
| Race number | 8 |
| Race overview | A weak 50k conditioned N3L for 3up at 6 ½ Fs on the main track. |
| Pace | It looks hot and contested, as there are more than a few who want to be involved early and often. |
| Trends | The main track had a very forward feel to it on Tuesday, and while it’s just one day, it’s worth following how the week progresses, as things have been known to be a paved speedy highway on the dirt during Derby Week, and especially Derby Day. |
| Best Play | #3 LUDWIG (5-2): FG invader starts for a Bauer barn that has been slow to get going this year, but always aims for CD in the spring, which suggests things are going to pick up in a big way, and this class dropper looks primed to start the proceedings. |
| Bet Types | Aggressive WP and single in all the horizontal exotics as well. |
| Play of the Day Winners | CD POD:
CD Meet:
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