PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   
   
Date  4/28/26 
   
Featured track  Churchill Downs  
   
Race number  7 
   
Race overview  A deep and competitive 20k N2L for 3up at 7 furlongs. 
   
Pace  It looks honest enough, as it’s a full field and there are more than a few who want to be close and/or involved early. 
   
Trends  It’s only been two days, but the main track seemed a bit forward this weekend. However, Derby Week is a different beast all together, and it’s usually speedy and can be inside as well, so take note early in the week—provided the track is fast. 
   
Best Play  #2 ANOTHER MONARCH (4-1): Hess charge improved OTC when last seen 1/11, has worked forwardly for this, including twice in Kentucky, lures Irad, and has a stalking style that will play here.  
   
Bet Types    Aggressive WP place bet, and a must-use/potential leverage single in the late Pk5/Pk4 as well. 
   
Play of the Day Winners  CD Meet: