
PLAY OF THE DAY
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TUE 4/29/25
CHURCHILL DOWNS 1ST
CLAIMING 16K, 1M DIRT
1 NIKOLAOU 7-2
6 TWIRLING TROILLET 8-1
3 HARVARD 5-2
4 BUSINESS MODEL 2-1
PICK: 1 NIKOLAOU
He’s run well on all surfaces. Most recently, a strong win at Turfway Park at this level at 10-1. Trainer has had just 8 horses and 23 overall starts. He’s won 4 of 23 (17%) with 8 in the money and a $5.10 ROI. He’ll be able to save some ground from the inside post in here. Has run well at 1M in the past (4 for 7 in the money). Form is very good right now.
VALUE: 6 TWIRLING TROILLET
Appears to be one of the more forwardly placed here. He’s also coming in from Turfway Park. He won his last start on the dirt (which came here 4 back for a non-winners of two lifetime 16k claimer). He’s won 3 times and 2 of them were at Churchill Downs. He can set the pace and kick on or sit just off as he did in the win 4 back. Gets a good trip today.
A) 1,3,6 B) 4,7 C) 2,5 D)
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