PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                  
Date 5/8/26
Featured track Churchill Downs
Race number 3
 
Race overview A solid 16k conditioned claimer for 3up at 7 furlongs.
 
Pace It should be honest enough up front, as both inside runners want to be on the lead early, and this is a demanding distance as well.
Trends Derby Week seemed to produce a fair main track, with horses coming from everywhere, and using all running styles.
Best Play #5 GALLO DE FUEGO (4-1): Florida invader goes for a very sharp and shrewd team of Gallegos and Amaty, ran well against better in both starts this year, and has the right stalking style to get first run.
Bet Types Aggressive WP place bet, and single in the early Pk5/Pk4 as well.
Play of the Day Winners
CD Meet: 77-20-13-10 ($1.70/$5.04 ROI through 5/2)

CD POD: 7-1-2-2 ($1.23/$5.41 ROI through 5/2)