PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   
   
Date  6/27/25 
   
Featured track  Churchill Downs  
   
Race number  4 
   
Race overview  A strong 20k claimer for fm4up at 6 ½ furlongs on the main track. 
   
Pace  It looks honest and potentially crowded, as more than a few want to be close and/or involved early on. 
   
Trends  The track continues to play fair, with winners coming from all over, though a drying out main track can play to outside stalker/closers. 
   
Best Play  #7 DEMI (5-2): Hartman claim (22%) has a huge closing kick, which should play at this tricky trip, and she now makes her third start off a near 14-month layoff, which says she’ll be primed. 
   
Bet Types    Aggressive WP bet and single in the early Pk5/Pk4, and to kick off the middle Pk5 as well. 
   
Play of the Day Winners  CD POD: 29-9-1-8 ($1.68/$5.18 ROI through 6/22)