Nadeau: Play of the Day Saratoga Wed 8.20.25
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date | 8/20/25 |
| Featured track | Saratoga |
| Race number | 6 |
| Race overview | A seemingly modest NYB MSW for 2yos at 5 ½Fs on the Mellon Turf. |
| Pace | There’s a full field, with several firsters, so you have to think things will be hot and contested up front. |
| Trends | A fast and firm turf course has played to speed, so if the forecast is dry, don’t expect much to change. |
| Best Play | #6 TICKET TO RIDE (5-2) (turf or dirt): The horse to beat was a wake-up 3rd trying turf and has since been a private purchase and turned over to Saffie, so off that turf run, with a new barn, in a race full of firsters, he’s in a great spot for his new connections. |
| Bet Types | Aggressive WP bet, and single in the late Pk5, and to kick off the late Pk4 as well. |
| Play of the Day Winners | Sar Meet: 294-89-58-47 ($2.09/$5.80 ROI through 8/3)
Sar POD: 26-6-6-1 ($1.21/$3.79)
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