PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                  
Date 5/21/26
Featured track Churchill Downs
Race number 7
Race overview A stakes-caliber OC 175k/C for 3up at 7 furlongs.
Pace There’s none here that should be a bother to #4 MACHO MUSIC (4-1), who has brilliant early speed and can control things up front.
Trends The main track has been playing fair, though it really sped up Sunday, with 5-of-7 races won on the front end, and another from 2nd early, so take note how it plays early in the week.
Best Play #4 MACHO MUSIC (4-1): G1 dropper has some big races in him, including a G2 right here last year, should be in front, and—most importantly of all—adds Lasix today.
Bet Types Aggressive WP bet, and single in the late Pk5/Pk4 as well.
Play of the Day Winners
CD Meet: 141-36-21-24 ($1.55/$4.11 ROI through 5/17)

CD POD: 14-3-3-3 ($1.44/$4.98 ROI through 5/17)