Racing Info

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  10/6/2022      Featured track  Keeneland       Race number  5      Race overview  A predictably deep and competitive conditioned allowance for 3yof going 5 ½ Fs on the turf.       Pace  It looks supersonic and contested, as several in here want to motor early and often, which says a stalker/closer can rule the day.      Trends  N/A       Best Play  #8 DARING DO (9-2): Local course and distance winner fits the race profile, in that she should be able to settle off the speed early and get first run, and the freshening…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  10/1/2022      Featured track  Churchill Downs        Race number  7      Race overview  A seemingly solid MSW for 2yos going 1-mile on the main.       Pace  It should be honest, as there are a few first-time starters from ace connections that figure to show speed, and some experienced runners who will as well.      Trends  The main track really seemed to tilt towards stalker/closers over the weekend, which is worth keeping an eye on as they come back for another five-day race week.        Best Play  #5 STRONGHOLD (4-1): Impressive runner…

Note: According to a NYRA press release, “The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has moved Saturday’s 11-race card at Aqueduct Racetrack to Sunday and pushed Sunday’s 10-race program to Wednesday due to torrential rainfall causing widespread flooding and hazardous conditions in the New York metropolitan area.” Happy Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Day!  We have four graded stakes at Aqueduct headlined by the Grade I Joe Hirsch Turf Classic along with three Grade IIs; the Woodward, the Vosburgh, and the Gallant Bloom. Plan for off going as it appears the NYC metro area will get several inches of rain Friday into Saturday.  Trivia Question: Only two fillies have…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  9/30/2022      Featured track  Churchill Downs        Race number  3      Race overview  A strong 50k claimer for 3up going 1 1/16 miles on the main track.       Pace  It doesn’t look overly heated, as there’s not a lot of true confirmed speed, so tactical speed, at the very least, should be preferred.       Trends  The main track really seemed to tilt towards stalker/closers over the weekend, which is worth keeping an eye on as they come back for another five-day race week.        Best Play  #3 ROYAL ACT (4-1): Class…

“PLAY of the DAY” by Brian Nadeau                        Date  9/29/2022      Featured track  Churchill Downs        Race number  5      Race overview  A solid 40k claimer for 3up going 6Fs on the main track.        Pace  It looks hot and contested between #6 Tee Burns (8-1) and #9 Tape to Tape (5-2), which should set it up for presser/stalker #2 UPSTRIKER (2-1).      Trends  The main track really seemed to tilt towards stalker/closers over the weekend, which is worth keeping an eye on as they come back for another five-day race week.        Best Play  #2 UPSTRIKER (2-1): Rice claim…