Nadeau: Play of the Day Saratoga Sat 8.22.26
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date | 8/22/26 |
| Featured track | Saratoga |
| Race number | 11 |
| Race overview | A compact and extremely weak renewal of the G1 Alabama for 3yo fillies at 1 ¼ miles on the main track. |
| Pace | There’s none here, so expect the huge favorite #6 Counting Stars (1-2) to default as the speed, as she’s the only tactical one here. |
| Trends | A fast main track has been fair throughout the meet, with winners coming from everywhere, including several from off-the-pace. |
| Best Play | #4 MY GUN’S LOADED (3-1): Up-and-comer for Brown has been awesome twice against overmatched foes this year, but the chalk is the only one to fear, and she’s run hard all season long, so the risk/reward and upside is right, for a filly bred to love this trip, and with enough tactical speed to keep the heavy chalk in her sights. |
| Bet Types | Aggressive win bet, while getting some added value by singling in the late Pk5/Pk4 as well. |
| Play of the Day Winners | Sar Meet: 295-58-48-42 ($1.49/$4.60 through 8/16)
Sar POD: 27-5-2-6 ($1.30/$3.62 through 8/16)
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