Play of the Day – September 24th 2021
| Play of the Day | |
| Race Date | September 24, 2021 |
| Track | Churchill Downs |
| Race | 3 |
| Overview | A strong 10k starter-allowance that drew a very evenly matched field with several winning possibilities. |
| Pace | It looks hot and contested, which suggests it could fall apart in the lane. |
| Trends | The main track played very fair through the first four days of racing. |
| Best Bet | ALEX’S STRIKE |
| Number | 5 |
| Morning Line | (9-2) |
| Best Bet Overview | #5 ALEX’S STRIKE (9-2): Stalker/closer invades from Tdn for a 29% Ackerman barn, has the form on paper to handle this class rise, and should relish the pace up front. |
| Picks & Plays | WP bet and a must-use in the early Pk5/Pk4 as well. |
| Stats | 2021: 242-60-35-28 ($1.66/$5.00 ROI overall through 9/22) CD Meet: 39-11-2-5 ($2.44/$5.32 ROI through 9/22) |