“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                   
   
Date  8/12/26 
   
Featured track  Saratoga  
   
Race number  4 
    
Race overview  A strong 45k claimer for 4up at 6 ½ furlongs on the main track. 
    
Pace  It should be hot, as #1 Mischievous M (4-1) is going, and, provided he breaks, #8 Trust Issues (15-1) is too, which suggests this could land in the lap of a stalker/close in the lane at this tricky distance. 
   
Trends  The main track continues to play fair, and even had a bit of an off-the-pace feel to it over the weekend. 
   
Best Play  #5 INEXORABLE (5-2): Stiff class dropper was facing tons better for Rice at CD while going longer, enters fresh and has been training locally, and now makes his first NY start for this potent barn. 
   
Bet Types    Aggressive WP bet, and a must-use/potential leverage single in the early Pk5/Pk4, and to kick off the big Pk6 carryover as well. 
   
Play of the Day Winners  Sar Meet: 246-48-37-37 ($1.54/$4.58 through 8/9) 

Sar POD: 22-4-2-5 ($1.19/$3.42 through 8/9) 

 
Tweet
Share
Pin
Share
0 Shares