Magic Man’s Black Friday Preview from the Fair Grounds
Thanksgiving Day has come and gone, and it was another solid day for the Magic Man thanks to three more wins and six board finishes. Yockey’s Warrior repeated his triumph from last year’s Thanksgiving Day Handicap in solid fashion to cap a good day of racing under immaculate conditions. Moving forward, we have a nine-race card to decipher.
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PP (RACE 1)
Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3) / Daily Double
Fair Grounds MAIDEN CLAIMING $12,500
Purse $14,000. (Includes $4,000 – Other Sources) (Plus $3,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Maidens, Three Years Old And Upward. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Claiming Price $12,500. One Mile.
P# | PP | Horse | Virtual Stable |
A/S | Med | Claim $ | Jockey | Wgt | Trainer | M/L |
1 | 1 | All Day Trip (KY) | [ ] | 3/C | L | $12,500 | M Murrill | 121 | T M Amoss | 5/2 |
2 | 2 | Jericho (KY) | [ ] | 3/G | L | $12,500 | A Green | 121 | J Engler | 8/1 |
3 | 3 | Nizzi (NY) | [ ] | 3/G | L | $12,500 | G Saez | 121 | J Sharp | 12/1 |
4 | 4 | Stolen Candy (KY) | [ ] | 3/G | L | $12,500 | M Mena | 121 | W B Calhoun | 3/1 |
5 | 5 | Burando (LA) | [ ] | 3/C | L | $12,500 | S Doyle | 118 | A Kerry | 20/1 |
6 | 6 | True Power (KY) | [ ] | 3/G | L | $12,500 | J Valdivia, Jr. | 121 | S Gelner | 5/1 |
7 | 7 | Southern Reserve (KY) | [ ] | 3/G | L | $12,500 | C J Hernandez | 121 | J C Pastor | 10/1 |
8 | 8 | Russell Cave (KY) | [ ] | 3/G | L | $12,500 | F C Torres | 121 | C Davis | 7/2 |
First Start Since Reported as Gelding: 2 – Jericho
Owners: 1 – Maggi Moss; 2 – Galloping Gator, LLC (Wayne Carucci & Mick Cronin); 3 – Joseph E. Besecker; 4 – Gorsky/Levy Racing, LLC; 5 – Triple E Trucking, LLC (James Edwards, Audrey Edwards & Jeremy Edwards); 6 – Norman Stables, LLC (Robbie Norman); 7 – Jamie C. Pastor; 8 – Town and Country Racing, LLC (Kiki Courtelis)
Breeders: 1 – Alexander-Groves Thoroughbreds; 2 – Brandywine Farm (Jim & Pam Robinson); 3 – SF Racing LLC; 4 – SF Bloodstock; 5 – Donny Burton; 6 – Grousemont Farm; 7 – Gus King; 8 – Town & Country Farms Corp & Darley
Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Bernardini – Acoma , by Empire Maker ; 2 – Astrology – Stands with a Fist (JPN) , by Giant’s Causeway ; 3 -Sidney’s Candy – Go Forth North , by North Light (IRE) ; 4 – Sidney’s Candy – Unamused , by Street Sense ; 5 – Speed Limit – Diamond Band , byDixieland Band ; 6 – Uncle Mo – Sweet Monarch , by Wavering Monarch ; 7 – Hold Me Back – Decorated Lady , by Stephen Got Even ; 8 – Street Cry (IRE) – Blushing Ogygian , by Ogygian ;
Equipment Changes: 1 – All Day Trip – Blinkers off;3 – Nizzi – Blinkers On
My Selections
1-Stolen Candy-slight edge in a tough opener to figure\
2-All Day Trip-seems like a contender who can take this
3-Jericho-price play is one also to consider with these
RACE 2 – POST TIME – 1:32 PM
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PP (RACE 2)
Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / Daily Double $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4) / $0.50 Pick 4 (Races 2-3-4-5)
Fair Grounds CLAIMING $5,000
Purse $15,000. (Includes $4,000 – Other Sources) (Plus $3,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Three Year Olds And Upward Which Have Never Won Three Races. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of A Race At A Mile Or Over Since October 24 Allowed 3 Lbs. Claiming Price $5,000. One Mile And Seventy Yards.
P# | PP | Horse | Virtual Stable |
A/S | Med | Claim $ | Jockey | Wgt | Trainer | M/L |
1 | 4 | Mr. Nine Five Four (FL) | [ ] | 5/G | L | $5,000 | C D Lugo | 121 | J Gomez | 6/1 |
1A | 9 | Kid Pichongo (FL) | [ ] | 6/G | L | $5,000 | S Doyle | 121 | J Gomez | 6/1 |
2 | 1 | Tabaddol (KY) | [ ] | 4/G | L | $5,000 | A Beschizza | 121 | J Sharp | 7/2 |
3 | 2 | Pummy (LA) | [ ] | 4/G | L | $5,000 | D Cannon | 118 | B Core | 8/1 |
4 | 3 | Out of the Trappe (KY) | [ ] | 4/G | L | $5,000 | M Mena | 121 | V L Foley | 5/1 |
5 | 5 | Hubert Junior (KY) | [ ] | 3/G | L | $5,000 | C J Hernandez | 118 | J O Duhon | 6/1 |
6 | 6 | Friend to Me (LA) | [ ] | 4/G | L | $5,000 | J Theriot | 118 | R Hutchinson | 12/1 |
7 | 7 | Cork Arm (LA) | [ ] | 3/G | L | $5,000 | M Pedroza | 115 | S B David, Jr. | 5/1 |
8 | 8 | Uncle Mo Money (KY) | [ ] | 4/G | L | $5,000 | M Murrill | 121 | E Rodriguez | 3/1 |
A – Coupled Entries – 1 – Mr. Nine Five Four, 1A – Kid Pichongo
Owners: 1 – Jorge Gomez; 1A – Jorge Gomez; 2 – Brad Grady; 3 – Barney Core and Regina Core; 4 – Vickie L. Foley, et al; 5 – Dream Walkin’ Farms, Inc. (Toby Covel); 6 – Ronda Hutchinson; 7 – John Duvieilh and Keith & Earl Hernandez; 8 – Papatron Racing LLC
Breeders: 1 – Just For Fun Stable; 1A – Hardacre Farm LLC; 2 – Shadwell Farm, LLC; 3 – Allen Guillotte Jr.; 4 – Glencrest Farm LLC & William Harrigan; 5 – Dream Walkin Farm; 6 – Dr. Delmar R. Caldwell; 7 – Earl Hernandez, Keith Hernandez,John Duvieilh & Bill Langford; 8 – Fred Hertrich III & John D. Fielding
Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Exclusive Quality – Navy Wave , by Outflanker ; 1A – Cowtown Cat – Merlot Moment , by Boston Harbor ; 2 -Jazil – Shawahid , by A.P. Indy ; 3 – Birdstone – Weepnomoremylady , by Summer Squall ; 4 – Trappe Shot – Call the Thunder , by Thunder Gulch ; 5 -Congrats – Sojourn Love , by Not For Love ; 6 – Royal Strand (IRE) – Friendlist , by My Friend Max ; 7 – Custom for Carlos – Miss Confusion , by Miswaki; 8 – Uncle Mo – Overrated , by Smart Strike ;
My Selections
1-Tabbadol-leaning here in a real puzzler
2-Out of the Trappe-think he can fire here
3-Uncle Mo Money-seems logically placed
RACE 3 – POST TIME – 2:03 PM
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PP (RACE 3)
Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5) / Daily Double
Fair Grounds CLAIMING $15,000 – $10,000
Purse $16,000. (Includes $4,000 – Other Sources) (Plus $3,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Three Year Olds And Upward Which Have Never Won Three Races Or Three Year Olds. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners of a race at a mile or over on the turf since October 24 Allowed 3 Lbs. Claiming Price $15,000, For Each $2,500 To $10,000 2 Lbs. (Preference To Horses That Have Not Started For Less Than $10,000 In Their Last 3 Starts). (If deemed inadvisable by management to run this race over the turf course, it will be run on the main track at One Mile.). About One Mile. (Turf)
P# | PP | Horse | Virtual Stable |
A/S | Med | Claim $ | Jockey | Wgt | Trainer | M/L |
1 | 1 | Collateral Kitten (KY) | [ ] | 4/G | L | $15,000 | C J Hernandez | 121 | K Broberg | 4/1 |
2 | 2 | Kid Creole (LA) | [ ] | 4/G | $15,000 | A Beschizza | 118 | B A Brinkman | 8/1 | |
3 | 3 | Jax Heritage (NY) | [ ] | 5/G | L | $15,000 | J Graham | 121 | A McKeever | 7/2 |
4 | 4 | Menewa (AL) | [ ] | 5/G | L | $15,000 | F C Torres | 121 | R Averett | 20/1 |
5 | 5 | Divine Holiday (KY) | [ ] | 3/C | L | $15,000 | J Valdivia, Jr. | 118 | L J Roussel, III | 12/1 |
6 | 6 | Czarmo (KY) | [ ] | 4/G | L | $12,500 | M Pedroza | 119 | K G Bourgeois | 8/1 |
7 | 7 | Candy Carlos (KY) | [ ] | 3/G | L | $15,000 | M Murrill | 118 | E Rodriguez | 9/2 |
8 | 8 | Path of David (KY) | [ ] | 4/G | L | $15,000 | M Mena | 121 | T M Amoss | 5/2 |
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9 | 9 | Hard to Be Good (KY) (MTO) | [ ] | 3/G | L | $15,000 | M Mena | 118 | T M Amoss | 3/1 |
Owners: 1 – Raymond T. White & Gary Clare; 2 – Anne K. Buxton; 3 – Jack Garey; 4 – Bobby G. Pruitt; 5 – Louie Roussel, III; 6 – Steve Seeber; 7 -Ismael Thoroughbreds, LLC (Ismael Segoviano); 8 – Kahlden, Lawrence and Wiener, Brett; 9 – Paul Van Doren
Breeders: 1 – Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey; 2 – Curtis O. Clark & Bonnie Heath Farms,LLC; 3 – Camille Garey & Jack Garey; 4 – Bobby G. Pruitt; 5 – Timothy Thornton; 6 – Adrian Gonzalez & Moore Racing LLC; 7 – Don Alberto Corporation; 8 – Brereton C. Jones; 9 – Southern Equine Stables, LLC
Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Kitten’s Joy – Mortgage the House , by Chester House ; 2 – Smooth Air – Shudaben Franca , by Cachuma ; 3 – More Than Ready – Heritage of Gold , by Gold Legend ; 4 – Royal Empire – Canora , by Runaway Groom ; 5 – Divine Park – Holiday Tap , by Harlan’s Holiday ; 6 – Uncle Mo – American Czarina , by Quiet American ; 7 – Candy Ride (ARG) – Gold Indy , by A.P. Indy ; 8 – Istan – Rimini Road , byDynaformer ; 9 – Hard Spun – Sweet Cat , by Kitten’s Joy ;
Sire of Candy Carlos standing at Lane’s End
My Selections
1-Jax Heritage-edge in a wide open scramble
2-Candy Carlos-also is one to watch in here
3-Collateral Kitten-another who is capable too
RACE 4 – POST TIME – 2:34 PM
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PP (RACE 4)
Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6) / Daily Double
Fair Grounds CLAIMING $5,000
Purse $16,000. (Includes $4,000 – Other Sources) (Plus $3,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Three Year Olds And Upward Which Have Never Won Four Races Or Which Have Not Won Two Races Since May 24, 2017. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of A Race At A Mile Or Over Since October 24 Allowed 3 Lbs. Claiming Price $5,000 (Races Where Entered For $4,000 Or Less Not Considered In Eligibility And Allowances). One Mile And Seventy Yards.
P# | PP | Horse | Virtual Stable |
A/S | Med | Claim $ | Jockey | Wgt | Trainer | M/L |
1 | 1 | Our Emerald Forest (IRE) | [ ] | 8/G | L | $5,000 | G Saez | 121 | J Sharp | 6/1 |
2 | 2 | Hula Pie (LA) | [ ] | 8/G | L | $5,000 | M Murrill | 118 | J M Foster | 10/1 |
3 | 3 | Seven Squared (KY) | [ ] | 3/G | L | $5,000 | J Valdivia, Jr. | 118 | D Pish | 3/1 |
4 | 4 | Kayne’spotofgold (LA) | [ ] | 5/G | L | $5,000 | A Green | 118 | A Balderas | 12/1 |
5 | 5 | My Flit N Flot (LA) | [ ] | 6/G | L | $5,000 | C J Hernandez | 118 | K Broberg | 5/1 |
6 | 6 | Couragous Chris (KY) | [ ] | 4/C | L | $5,000 | J Gilligan | 121 | A F Rini | 9/2 |
7 | 7 | Social Prize (LA) | [ ] | 6/G | L | $5,000 | R Hisby | 118 | S Ingram | 20/1 |
8 | 8 | Glory Kingdom (KY) | [ ] | 4/G | L | $5,000 | M Mena | 121 | R Faucheux | 7/2 |
9 | 9 | Tyler’s Wildcat (KY) | [ ] | 10/G | L | $5,000 | C Sutherland | 121 | J Gomez | 12/1 |
Owners: 1 – Joseph E. Besecker; 2 – Elmo Day & Joseph M. Foster; 3 – TM Thoroughbred Racing, LLC; 4 – Alfonso Balderas; 5 – End Zone Athletics, Inc. (Karl Broberg & Matt Johanson); 6 – Loooch Racing Stables, Inc. (Ronald Paolucci); 7 – Bryant H. Prentice, III; 8 – Ming Yan Ng; 9 – Jorge Gomez
Breeders: 1 – D. Day & B. Cantwell; 2 – Dr. Thomas Croley; 3 – Welrob Stables LLC; 4 – Joe Balderas; 5 – Gerald L. Averett; 6 – Upson Downs Farm; 7 – Bryant Prentice III; 8 – Brereton C. Jones; 9 – Herman Heinlein
Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Zerpour (IRE) – Forest Delight (IRE) , by Shinko Forest (IRE) ; 2 – Snuck In – Windy Account , by Top Account; 3 – Northern Afleet – Sharons Song , by Badger Land ; 4 – Hyte Regency – Somesundaymorning , by Boone’s Mill ; 5 – My Friend Max – Miss Flit N Flot , by Leestown ; 6 – Flatter – Perpetual Light , by Sunny’s Halo ; 7 – Pure Prize – Social Matty , by Matty G ; 8 – Haynesfield – Saint Audrey , by Harlan’s Holiday ; 9 – Wild and Wicked – Hi Ho Telly , by Temperence Hill ;
Equipment Changes: 1 – Our Emerald Forest (IRE) – Blinkers On;4 – Kayne’spotofgold – Blinkers On
My Selections
1-Our Emerald Forest-feel like this race suits him well
2-Glory Kingdom-also is one who can impact in here
3-Seven Squared-contention for top spot includes him too
RACE 5 – POST TIME – 3:05 PM
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PP (RACE 5)
Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / Daily Double $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 5-6-7) / $0.50 Black Gold 5 (Races 5-9)
Fair Grounds ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING $20,000
Purse $42,000. (Includes $8,000 – Other Sources) (Includes $6,000 – LAVPF – Louisiana Video Poker Fund). For Accredited La Bred Three Year Olds And Upward Which Have Never Won Two Races Other Than Maiden, Claiming, Or Starter Or Which Have Never Won Three Races Or Claiming Price $20,000. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of Two Races AtA Mile Or Over On The Turf Since September 24 Allowed 2 Lbs. One such race since then Allowed 4 Lbs. Claiming Price $20,000 (Races Where Entered For $15,000 Or Less Not Considered In Allowances) (Horses Entered For The Allowance Condition Will Be Preferred). (If deemed inadvisable by management to run this race over the turf course, it will be run on the main track at One Mile.). About One Mile. (Turf)
P# | PP | Horse | Virtual Stable |
A/S | Med | Claim $ | Jockey | Wgt | Trainer | M/L |
1 | 1 | Harbor Pilot (LA) | [ ] | 4/G | L | $0 | J Valdivia, Jr. | 120 | S Gelner | 6/1 |
2 | 2 | Fist Full (LA) | [ ] | 7/G | L | $0 | D Velazquez | 120 | G M Scherer | 15/1 |
3 | 3 | Knockit Off (LA) | [ ] | 5/G | L | $20,000 | C J Hernandez | 120 | K Broberg | 3/1 |
4 | 4 | Paddy O’Lionel (LA) | [ ] | 3/G | L | $0 | J Graham | 117 | J E Hodges | 5/1 |
5 | 5 | Who Datawaki (LA) | [ ] | 5/G | L | $20,000 | S Bridgmohan | 120 | L Thomas | 6/1 |
6 | 6 | Tee Brown (LA) | [ ] | 5/G | L | $0 | M Pedroza | 120 | K Harris | 8/1 |
7 | 7 | Tip Tap Tapizar (LA) | [ ] | 3/C | L | $0 | M Murrill | 117 | S B Flint | 8/1 |
8 | 8 | Impressive Student (LA) | [ ] | 3/G | L | $0 | J Theriot | 117 | J O Duhon | 9/2 |
9 | 9 | Saved At Sea (LA) | [ ] | 3/G | L | $0 | M Mena | 117 | T M Amoss | 8/1 |
Owners: 1 – Red Rose Racing (Jimmy Johnson); 2 – Gary M. Scherer; 3 – Robert Asaro Enterprises, Inc. (Robert Asaro); 4 – Phyllis J. Hodges; 5 – Elite Thoroughbred Racing, LLC (Michele Rodriguez); 6 – Gillian & Kirk L. Harris; 7 – Whispering Oaks Farm, LLC (Carrol Castille); 8 – John S. Turner, Jr.; 9 -Maggi Moss
Breeders: 1 – Curt Leake; 2 – Kara Gael Baggett & Val C. Murrell; 3 – I. Lee Lange & Gene Patin; 4 – Sugarland Thoroughbreds, L.L.C.; 5 – Michele Rodriguez; 6 – Barney Core & Regina Core; 7 – Summer Hill Farm LLC; 8 – Moonlake Equine Center; 9 – C Grace Stables LLC
Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Trappe Shot – Harbor Princess , by Boston Harbor ; 2 – Afternoon Deelites – Messinger , by Distinctive Pro ; 3 – Count the Time – Knocking , by Go for Gin ; 4 – Paddy O’Prado – Dana’s Lucky Lady , by Lucky Lionel ; 5 – Tenpins – Catawaki , by Sir Cat ; 6 – Big Brown – Is Kylie Good , by Touch Gold ; 7 – Tapizar – Counterpoise , by Storm Cat ; 8 – Student Council – Lark’s Impression , by Above Normal ; 9 -Super Saver – Stormy Sea , by Storm Cat ;
My Selections
1-Who Datawaki-merits the edge in a close one
2-Paddy O’Lionel-think he can also take this
3-Impressive Student-figures to contend for a board finish
RACE 6 – POST TIME – 3:35 PM
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PP (RACE 6)
Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / Daily Double $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8) / $0.50 Pick 4 (Races 6-7-8-9)
Fair Grounds ALLOWANCE
Purse $43,000. (Includes $8,000 – Other Sources). For Accredited La Bred Three Year Olds And Upward Which Have Never Won A Race Other Than Maiden, Claiming, Or Starter Or Which Have Never Won Two Races. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of Two Races At A Mile Or Over Since September24 Allowed 2 Lbs. One such race since then Allowed 4 Lbs. (Races Where Entered For $25,000 Or Less Not Considered In Allowances). One Mile.
P# | PP | Horse | Virtual Stable |
A/S | Med | Jockey | Wgt | Trainer | M/L |
1 | 1 | Zenucci (LA) | [ ] | 3/G | L | C Sutherland | 117 | K M Mordenti | 20/1 |
2 | 2 | Lucky Andy (LA) | [ ] | 3/G | L | M Mena | 117 | W B Calhoun | 6/1 |
3 | 3 | Hideaway Hero (LA) | [ ] | 3/G | L | S Bridgmohan | 117 | L G Gabriel, Jr. | 3/1 |
4 | 4 | Beau Rouge (LA) | [ ] | 4/C | C Bonilla | 1155 | P B Gary | 30/1 | |
5 | 5 | Maddy’s Pro (LA) | [ ] | 3/G | L | A Green | 117 | P Mouton | 6/1 |
6 | 6 | Hero’s Divide (LA) | [ ] | 5/G | L | J Theriot | 120 | K Broberg | 10/1 |
7 | 7 | Mardi Gras Mask (LA) | [ ] | 3/G | L | J Valdivia, Jr. | 117 | R Faucheux | 9/2 |
8 | 8 | Morning Mischief (LA) | [ ] | 3/C | L | D Velazquez | 117 | G M Scherer | 10/1 |
9 | 9 | Krafty Boy (LA) | [ ] | 4/G | L | C J Hernandez | 120 | A M Stall, Jr. | 7/2 |
10 | 10 | My Buddy Chuck (LA) | [ ] | 5/G | L | F C Torres | 120 | J Ney | 10/1 |
Owners: 1 – Kathleen M. Mordenti; 2 – Gary G. Guidry & Dwayne W. Brown; 3 – Diamond Racing, Inc. , Four Star Thunder Run, LLC and Janssen, Jay and Joan; 4 – Paul Brent Gary; 5 – Steve & Pat Roe; 6 – End Zone Athletics, Inc. (Karl Broberg & Matt Johanson); 7 – Picard Thoroughbred Racing Stable, LLC (Dawn & Jeffery Picard); 8 – Ulwelling, Al, Ulwelling, Bill and Johnson, Joe; 9 – Stacey Moak; 10 – Gina Ney
Breeders: 1 – Rowell Farms, LLC; 2 – George Gary Guidry MD & Walter DwayneBrown MD; 3 – Cloyce C. Clark Jr.; 4 – Dexsan Stables, LLC; 5 – Circle H Farms; 6 – Teche Equine Stables, LLC; 7 – Picard Thoroughbreds Racing Stable, LLC; 8 – David Meche & Perry Judice; 9 – Royal B. Kraft Sr.; 10 – Rockin’ H Farms
Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Forefathers – Sweet Buddha , by Buddha ; 2 – Lookin At Lucky – Sweet Britches , by Strong Hope ; 3 -Redding Colliery – Bel Air Kid , by Lemon Drop Kid ; 4 – Sightseeing – Havouimet , by Lac Ouimet ; 5 – Run Production – Madalanie , by Medallist ; 6 -Great Divide – Show Me the Hero , by Sea Hero ; 7 – Songandaprayer – Dragum , by Menifee ; 8 – Into Mischief – Morning Ridge , by Quaker Ridge ; 9 -Tenpins – Atticus Lady , by Atticus ; 10 – My Pal Charlie – Rise N Go , by Unbridled’s Song ;
Sire of Lucky Andy standing at Ashford Stud
Equipment Changes: 7 – Mardi Gras Mask – Blinkers On
My Selections
1-Mardi Gras Mask-edge in a real close one to figure
2-Hideaway Hero-would be no surprise in this one
3-Maddy’s Pro-another who is not without a chance
RACE 7 – POST TIME – 4:05 PM
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PP (RACE 7)
Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9) / Daily Double
Fair Grounds MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT
Purse $41,000. (Includes $4,000 – Other Sources) (Plus $4,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Maidens, Fillies Two Years Old. Weight, 120 Lbs. (Preference To Horses That Have Not Started For Less Than $25,000 In Their Last 3 Starts). Six Furlongs.
P# | PP | Horse | Virtual Stable |
A/S | Med | Jockey | Wgt | Trainer | M/L |
1 | 1 | Sterling Miss (KY) | [ ] | 2/F | L1 | M Murrill | 120 | T M Amoss | 6/1 |
2 | 2 | Mo Mo (KY) | [ ] | 2/F | L1 | J Theriot | 120 | R Moquett | 10/1 |
3 | 3 | Fashion Show (KY) | [ ] | 2/F | L1 | S Bridgmohan | 120 | S M Asmussen | 5/1 |
4 | 4 | Garci (OH) | [ ] | 2/F | L1 | S Doyle | 120 | A T Ney | 12/1 |
5 | 5 | Alfresco (KY) | [ ] | 2/F | J Bravo | 120 | M Stidham | 9/2 | |
6 | 6 | Catching Diamonds (KY) | [ ] | 2/F | L1 | M Mena | 120 | A M Stall, Jr. | 5/1 |
7 | 7 | Drift Away (KY) | [ ] | 2/F | L1 | J Gilligan | 120 | W B Calhoun | 8/1 |
8 | 8 | Tiz Toffee (KY) | [ ] | 2/F | L | J Graham | 120 | B P Walsh | 7/2 |
9 | 9 | Drama Specialist (FL) | [ ] | 2/F | L1 | F C Torres | 120 | S Gelner | 8/1 |
10 | 10 | N. D. Free (KY) | [ ] | 2/F | L | C Sutherland | 120 | J Hirdes | 30/1 |
Owners: 1 – Paul Van Doren; 2 – Triton Thoroughbreds LLC; 3 – Gary & Mary West; 4 – Oakwood Stables, Inc. (Roy Sturgeon); 5 – Godolphin, LLC; 6 -Spendthrift Farm, LLC (B. Wayne Hughes); 7 – Hidden Brook Farm, LLC (James D. Hall); 8 – Judy B. Hicks & Kathryn Nikkel; 9 – Norman Stables, LLC (Robbie Norman); 10 – Rodney L. Ford
Breeders: 1 – Paul Van Doren; 2 – William Humphries; 3 – Fred W. Hertrich lll; 4 – Langsem Farm, Inc.; 5 – Godolphin; 6 – Columbiana Farm LLC; 7 – Hidden Brook Farm; 8 – Judy Hicks & Kathryn Nikkel; 9 – Robert & Audrey Tenney Revocable Trust; 10 – Jeanne Bruce
Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Mutadda – Sterling Madame , by Unbridled Energy ; 2 – Uncle Mo – Bally Storm , by Summer Squall ; 3 -Street Cry (IRE) – Isla , by Unbridled’s Song ; 4 – Super Saver – Got Bling , by Langfuhr ; 5 – Tapit – Ashado , by Saint Ballado ; 6 – Into Mischief – Grand Breeze , by Grand Slam ; 7 – Congrats – Retroesque , by Red Ransom ; 8 – Sidney’s Candy – Tiz Fate , by Tiznow ; 9 – Big Drama – Right Special , byDrewman ; 10 – Drosselmeyer – Leading Role , by Demaloot Demashoot ;
Sire of Mo Mo standing at Ashford Stud
My Selections
1-Alfresco-edge in a promising heat
2-Catching Diamonds-trainer off to hot start
3-Tiz Toffee-figures to also impact the outcome
RACE 8 – POST TIME – 4:35 PM
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PP (RACE 8)
Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta Daily Double
Fair Grounds ALLOWANCE
Purse $40,000. (Includes $4,000 – Other Sources) (Plus $4,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Fillies And Mares Three Years Old And Upward Which Have Never Won A Race Other Than Maiden, Claiming, Starter Or State Bred Allowance Or Which Have Never Won Two Races. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of Two Races At A Mile OrOver On The Turf Since September 24 Allowed 2 Lbs. One such race since then Allowed 4 Lbs. (Races Where Entered For $25,000 Or Less Not Considered In Allowances). (If deemed inadvisable by management to run this race over the turf course, it will be runon the main track at One Mile and One Sixteenth.). About One And One Sixteenth Miles. (Turf)
P# | PP | Horse | Virtual Stable |
A/S | Med | Jockey | Wgt | Trainer | M/L | |
1 | 1 | Rascofrade (IN) | [ ] | 4/F | L | M Pedroza | 122 | T Glyshaw | 10/1 | |
2 | 2 | Shezadoll (TX) | [ ] | 4/F | L | J Valdivia, Jr. | 120 | D Pish | 8/1 | |
3 | 3 | Holiday Music (KY) | [ ] | 3/F | L | M Mena | 117 | W B Calhoun | 8/1 | |
4 | 4 | Lola’s the One (KY) | [ ] | 3/F | L | M Murrill | 117 | N L Pessin | 8/1 | |
5 | 5 | Conquest Bad Uncle (KY) | [ ] | 4/F | L | J Theriot | 120 | B H Cox | 4/1 | |
6 | 6 | Dagny (TX) | [ ] | 4/F | L | D Cannon | 120 | D E Keen | 10/1 | |
7 | 7 | Altered Mind (KY) | [ ] | 3/F | L | J Graham | 117 | A McKeever | 12/1 | |
8 | 8 | Polar Vortex (IN) | [ ] | 3/F | L | J Gilligan | 117 | T Glyshaw | 10/1 | |
9 | 9 | Jus Kevin (LA) | [ ] | 4/F | L | S Bridgmohan | 117 | S M Asmussen | 8/1 | |
10 | 10 | Bee Boppin Baby (NY) | [ ] | 3/F | L | G Saez | 117 | J M Foster | 15/1 | |
11 | 11 | Hallie Belle (KY) | [ ] | 3/F | L | J Bravo | 119 | M Stidham | 3/1 | |
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12 | 12 | C Islandsurprise (KY) (MTO) | [ ] | 5/M | L | M Mena | 120 | M R Scherer | 7/2 |
Owners: 1 – Coulter, Bobby, Moore, Thomas C., Yaeger, Ronald L. and Faulkner, Randy; 2 – Jerry Durant & Bill Jordan; 3 – Wayne R. Sanders & Larry Hirsch; 4 – Lothenbach Stables, Inc. (Robert J. Lothenbach); 5 – Miller Racing, LLC (Myron Miller); 6 – Lonnie O. Bates, Michael Danapas, and Karin Danapas; 7 – Patrick McShane; 8 – Brian Reed, Aaron Reed & Keith Wexler; 9 – Ellen Addison; 10 – Richard L. Robertson; 11 – Godolphin Racing, LLC (Sheikh Mohammed al Maktoum); 12 – Dan Lynch, Ken Sentel & Merrill R. Scherer
Breeders: 1 – Randy Faulkner & Zach Phillips; 2 – Springhill Farm; 3 – John D. Gunther; 4 – Lothenbach Stables Inc.; 5 – Glencrest Farm; 6 – Mr. & Mrs. Michael C. Danapas; 7 – Flaxman Holdings Limited; 8 – Brian Reed, Aaron Reed & Keith Wexler; 9 – Pine Knoll, LLC; 10 – Newtown Anner Stud; 11 – Darley; 12 – Jack Mandato
Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Spanish Steps – C C’s Girl , by Conscience Clear ; 2 – Early Flyer – Shezgoodasitgets , by Wimbledon ; 3 -Harlan’s Holiday – Stage Magic , by Ghostzapper ; 4 – Mizzen Mast – No Retreat , by War Chant ; 5 – Uncle Mo – Worstcasescenario , by Forbidden Apple ; 6 – Scrimshaw – Shezamarkedword , by Marked Tree ; 7 – Flower Alley – Journeyofalifetime , by Arch ; 8 – Johar – Lying Czars , by Kitten’s Joy ; 9 – Mizzen Mast – Alicantina (ARG) , by Mutakddim ; 10 – Big Brown – Shocking Behavior , by El Prado (IRE) ; 11 – Medaglia d’Oro – Charity Belle , byEmpire Maker ; 12 – Badge of Silver – Larue , by Menifee ;
Sire of Conquest Bad Uncle standing at Ashford Stud
My Selections
1-Conquest Bad Uncle-tipping this one in a good looking heat
2-Hallie Belle-well bred sort has a big chance despite draw
3-Polar Vortex-long shot could surprise on his best effort here
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PP (RACE 9)
Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta $0.50 Super Hi-5
Fair Grounds MAIDEN CLAIMING $10,000
Purse $14,000. (Includes $8,000 – Other Sources). For Accredited La Bred Maidens, Fillies And Mares Three Years Old And Upward. Three Year Olds, 122 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Claiming Price $10,000. Six Furlongs.
P# | PP | Horse | Virtual Stable |
A/S | Med | Claim $ | Jockey | Wgt | Trainer | M/L |
1 | 1 | Half a Jag (LA) | [ ] | 3/F | L | $10,000 | F C Torres | 122 | J O Duhon | 12/1 |
2 | 2 | Carlena (LA) | [ ] | 3/F | L | $10,000 | J Riquelme | 122 | F Pennino | 30/1 |
3 | 3 | Commanding Action (LA) | [ ] | 3/F | L | $10,000 | J Gilligan | 122 | W E Hawley | 10/1 |
4 | 4 | Pinky Promise (LA) | [ ] | 5/M | L | $10,000 | C D Lugo | 124 | L Hendrickson | 5/1 |
5 | 5 | Rahy’s Breeze (LA) | [ ] | 3/F | L | $10,000 | C A Emigh | 122 | D A Lowry, Jr. | 30/1 |
6 | 6 | Amore’s Prayer (LA) | [ ] | 3/F | L | $10,000 | J Valdivia, Jr. | 122 | R Sibille | 8/1 |
7 | 7 | French Roast (LA) | [ ] | 3/F | L | $10,000 | J Graham | 122 | D J Viator | 12/1 |
8 | 8 | Lady Fitzgerald (LA) | [ ] | 4/F | L1 | $10,000 | A Green | 124 | A Balderas | 8/1 |
9 | 9 | Light Her Up (LA) | [ ] | 3/F | L | $10,000 | M Mena | 122 | E J Johnston | 5/2 |
10 | 10 | E. T. Lane (LA) | [ ] | 3/F | L | $10,000 | M Pedroza | 122 | S B David, Jr. | 4/1 |
11 | 11 | Toga Dance (LA) | [ ] | 6/M | L | $10,000 | S Doyle | 124 | C J Deville | 10/1 |
12 | 12 | Jopssal Dream (LA) | [ ] | 4/F | L | $10,000 | C Sutherland | 124 | A Kerry | 30/1 |
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13 | 13 | Bayou Lady (LA) | [ ] | 3/F | $10,000 | O Chavez | 122 | D R Caldwell | 6/1 | |
14 | 14 | Dance Till Two (LA) | [ ] | 3/F | L | $10,000 | J Valdivia, Jr. | 122 | R Faucheux | 2/1 |
15 | 15 | Enfestar (LA) | [ ] | 3/F | L | $10,000 | R Hisby | 122 | K M Mordenti | 30/1 |
16 | 16 | Candy Assay (LA) | [ ] | 4/F | L | $10,000 | C J Hernandez | 124 | K Broberg | 9/2 |
Owners: 1 – Joe Duhon; 2 – Joanna Leake & Vickie Macgowan; 3 – Wesley E. Hawley; 4 – Julie Rini; 5 – David A. Lowry, Sr.; 6 – Emile Barras Farms, LLC (Emile J. Barras) & Eddie Delahoussaye; 7 – Dwight J. Viator; 8 – Ray Whitley; 9 – Keith Plaisance; 10 – John Duvieilh and Keith & Earl Hernandez; 11 – Carl J. DeVille; 12 – Triple E Trucking, LLC (James Edwards, Audrey Edwards & Jeremy Edwards); 13 – Double Dam Farm, LLC (Delmar R. Caldwell); 14 – Kenneth & Linzee Lagrange; 15 – Mario Tovar; 16 – End Zone Athletics, Inc. (Karl Broberg & Matt Johanson)
Breeders: 1 – Perry James Segura; 2 – Vicki E. Macgowan; 3 – Wesley Hawley & Robert Orth; 4 – Crowning Point Farm; 5 – Shane Hughes; 6 – Emile Barras Farms Stable, LLC; 7 – Dwight Viator; 8 – Jack Hebert; 9 – Keith Plaisance; 10 – Earl Hernandez, Keith Hernandez &John Duvieilh; 11 – George Ackel III & Adam Ackel; 12 – Triple E Trucking LLC; 13 – Delmar Caldwell; 14 – Leonard Warf & Patricia Clark; 15 – Brittlyn, Inc.; 16 – B & B Bloodstock Inc., Marty Hughes &Dell Ridge Farm, LLC
Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Half Ours – Jaguariuna , by Cape Town ; 2 – Custom for Carlos – Tia’s Sophia , by Sefapiano ; 3 – Tiz the One- Commanding Love , by Master Command ; 4 – Pink Viper – Ellie Gee , by Doc’s Leader ; 5 – Rahy’s Secret – Peekaboo Breeze , by Thunder Breeze ; 6 – Songandaprayer – Waltzing Amore , by Petionville ; 7 – South of Broad – Summer Style , by Bag ; 8 – Proudinsky (GER) – Constancy , by Sky Classic ; 9 – Tizway – Lightlightlight , by Whywhywhy ; 10 – Custom for Carlos – Filaree , by Saros (GB) ; 11 – Matzoh Toga – Dancinasfastasican , by Royal Academy ; 12 – Easyfromthegitgo – Jes’s Gal , by Toolighttoquit ; 13 – Porto Foricos – Lucky Bayou , by Bayou Hebert ; 14 – Albertus Maximus – Ti Voglio, by Blue Ensign ; 15 – Star Guitar – Repo Zest , by My Friend Max ; 16 – Lemon Drop Kid – Sophie’s Cat , by Tale of the Cat ;
Sire of Candy Assay standing at Lane’s End
My Selections
1-Light Her Up-seems likely to break through here
2-Pinky Promise-figures to be somewhere in the mix
3-Toga Dance-big price could fire in this subpar heat
That will do it for my look at the Friday card. I will be back for our 1st full weekend of racing with my look at the Saturday slate of races. Figure that we will have a big crowd on track due to the Bayou Classic being played on Saturday and I will be back to preview the card so until then as always may your winners be plentiful and your wallets be fat.
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ITM’s-6/10 Season-11/20
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George Pepis
Horse Racing Analyst
George Pepis provides racing analysis during each Fair Grounds racing season. He also shares commentary and selections for major stakes events and prep races around the country. In the past, George has hosted sports talk programming on WGSO 990am in New Orleans. He has served as both play-by-play and color analyst on Louisiana high school football radio and internet broadcasts.