Nadeau: Saratoga Play of the Day Sun 8.31.25
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date | 8/31/25 |
| Featured track | Saratoga |
| Race number | 11 |
| Race overview | An extremely soft 30k MCL for 3up NYBs at 6 furlongs. |
| Pace | There’s not much here on paper, so expect a bunched group early, while placing a premium on tactical speed. |
| Trends | A fast main track played very fair Thursday and Friday, with winners coming from everywhere, including several from off-the-pace. |
| Best Play | #3 ROUT (2-1): MSW dropper was a decent 4th on turf in his debut, is bred top and bottom for the main track, and looks primed for Brown, who is seeking yet another Spa training title. |
| Bet Types | Aggressive win bet and single in all the horizontal exotics as well. |
| Play of the Day Winners | Sar Meet: 346-103-67-56 ($2.00/$5.65 ROI through 8/10)
Sar POD: 30-7-6-1 ($1.25/$3.73 ROI through 8/10)
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