Nadeau: Play of the Day Saratoga Sat 8.16.25
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date | 8/16/25 |
| Featured track | Saratoga |
| Race number | 12 |
| Race overview | A deep and competitive, albeit relative modest, N1X for NYBS at 5 ½ furlongs on the Mellon Turf Course. |
| Pace | There’s really none here, except for #1 SPOKEN BLUNTLY (9-2), which gives him a huge tactical edge. |
| Trends | A fast and firm turf course has played to speed, so check the weather Friday and Saturday, as any moisture could literally dampen the pick’s winning chances. |
| Best Play | #1 SPOKEN BLUNTLY (9-2) (turf only): Expected Lone F just wired OPEN OC/SAL runners with Carmouche, who is as good a gate rider as there is, so with a decided pace edge, he looks long gone. |
| Bet Types | Aggressive WP bet, and single to end the late Pk5/Pk4 as well. |
| Play of the Day Winners | Sar Meet: 244-70-50-36 ($2.06/$5.70 ROI through 8/3)
Sar POD: 21-3-4-1
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