Play of the Day – August 6th 2021
| Play of the Day | |
| Race Date | August 06, 2021 |
| Track | Saratoga |
| Race | 9 |
| Overview | An absolutely G1-caliber renewal of the G3 Troy, which has attracted arguably the best three turf sprinters in the country, and several others who could upset with their best. |
| Pace | For a world-class turf sprint it doesn’t look overly heated early, so tactical speed—which is always a plus over the course—could be that much more important here. |
| Trends | The turf is finally a legitimate firm, though it’s best to take note how it plays Wednesday and Thursday to get a real feel. |
| Best Bet | BOUND FOR NOWHERE |
| Number | 11 |
| Morning Line | (7-2) |
| Best Bet Overview | #11 BOUND FOR NOWHERE (7-2) (turf only): Ward star sussed out as the inside speed last time when a disappointing 3rd in the G1 Jaipur, but that’s not the trip he wants—or will pull here—as there are a few on the cheap side (#8 and #9) to his inside that he can press early before he makes the ever-important first run entering the far turn. |
| Picks & Plays | Aggressive WP bet, strong EX over #7 with a smaller backup underneath, and single in the late Pk5/Pk4 as well. |
| Stats | 212-46-30-29 ($1.73/$5.10 ROI overall through 8/1) Sar Meet: 142-41-25-19 ($2.03/$5.31 ROI through 8/1) |