Play of the Day – April 18th 2021
| Play of the Day | |
| Race Date | April 18, 2021 |
| Track | Keeneland |
| Race | 5 |
| Overview | A very modest 50k starter-allowance that looks ripe for a fresh new face, and #5 MY CANDY GIRL (9-2) clearly fits the bill. |
| Pace | It looks strong, as several have shown early initiative and a want to be on or near the early lead. |
| Trends | It’s tough to see any visible trends on the turf, as they usually just card a few a day (during the week), but for the most part the course can be demanding, at least in routes, and therefore I tend to side with stalker/closers. |
| Best Bet | MY CANDY GIRL |
| Number | 5 |
| Morning Line | (9-2) |
| Best Bet Overview | #5 MY CANDY GIRL (9-2) (turf only): Versatile filly did some good things in NY for Bruce Brown and now goes to Cox, so this is a monumental trainer change, and horses have often improved open lengths when they leave the barn, and this filly was plenty fast enough on figures to begin with, and it’s a great sign that she doesn’t run for a tag. |
| Picks & Plays | Aggressive WP bet at 5-2 or better and single to end the early Pk5/Pk4, and to kick off the late Pk5 as well. |
| Stats | 144-31-19-14 ($1.66/$4.91 ROI through 4/11) Kee Meet: 69-14-13-9 ($1.27/$4.76 ROI through 4/11) |