“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                  
Date 11/8/25
Featured track Churchill Downs
Race number 6
 
Race overview A deep and competitive 20k claimer for 3up at 7 furlongs.
 
Pace It’s a full field with more than a few speedy runners, so things figure to be honest up front.
Trends A fast main track (it was sloppy Weds/Thurs) played to speed Saturday but was fairer Sunday, even playing to off-the-pace types.
Best Play #5 AIR OF DEFIANCE (7-2): Class dropper held his form in an N1X when he was OTC for Simms, and while he drops, he’s still in over the claim price (12.5k) two-back, has a stalking gear, and lures Irad to ride as well.
Bet Types Aggressive WP bet, and a leverage single in the horizontal exotics.
Play of the Day Winners
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