PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                  
Date 5/31/26
Featured track Churchill Downs
Race number 6
 
Race overview A very weak bottom-level 12.5k MCL for 3up at 1-mile.
 
Pace There’s not much here at all, save #1 CARSON (7-2), which should only flatter his chances on or just off the early lead.
Trends The main track was very fair the first two days of the week, even tilting a bit towards off-the-pace types.
Best Play #1 CARSON (7-2): Lightly-raced 4yo was a solid 2nd at the level off a four-month layoff, in what was his dirt debut as well, so he has more upside than anyone here, exits an effort that might be good enough today as it is, while owning a likely pace edge as well.
Bet Types Aggressive WP bet, and single in the middle Pk5/Pk4, and to kick off the late Pk4 as well.
Play of the Day Winners
CD Meet: 188-47-29-32 ($1.63/$4.46 ROI through 5/25)

CD POD: 18-4-3-3 ($1.47/$4.67 ROI through 5/25)