Nadeau: Keeneland Play of the Day Fri 4.5.24
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date | 4/5/24 |
| Featured track | Keeneland |
| Race number | 9 |
| Race overview | A sterling renewal of the G1 Ashland for 3yofs going 1 1/16 miles on the main track, which is a short stretch finish line configuration. |
| Pace | Expect a compact field, as there are no burners in here, with the majority of the runners wanting to stalk the early proceedings. |
| Trends | It’s Opening Day, so there’s nothing to go on, but traditionally the short stretch/finish line races are won by horses with tactical speed, at the very least, as closers are up against it. |
| Best Play | #7 IMPEL (2-1): Juddmonte homebred has been dominant—and fast—in both wins, at two different tracks and distances too, and her tactical speed will play, not to mention she has a recency edge on several of these as well. |
| Bet Types | Aggressive WP bet and single in the late Pk5/Pk4 as well. |
| Play of the Day Winners | Kee POD: N/A
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