Nadeau: Saratoga Play of the Day Thurs 8.17.23
| “PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau | |
| Date: | 8/17/2023 |
| Featured Track/Race: | Saratoga – Race 4 |
| Race overview: | A very modest 40k N2L for 3up going 6 ½ Fs on the main. |
| Pace: | There’s not much here, as 3 Camm’ Duke (10-1) should be controlling early, which puts #5 WESTERN GHENT (6-1) in a good spot, as he seems like the only one with the tactical speed to keep him close early and get first run. |
| Trends: | The main continues to play fair, though speed should always be preferred, especially sprinting. |
| Best Play: | #5 WESTERN GHENT (6-1): Class dropper also cuts back and the former has been a move Lukas has done well with here in the past, and this post, along with the tactical speed this 3yo has shown in the past, gives him a big edge on this field of closers. |
| Bet Types: | Aggressive WP bet and single in the early Pk5/Pk4, and to kick off the middle Pk4 as well. |
| POD/Meet Stats: | Sar Meet Overall (through 8/13: 241-55-49-40 ($1.65/$4.98)
Sar POD (through 8/13): 20-3-4-2 ($1.31 /$3.72)
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