Magic Man’s Saturday Preview From the Fair Grounds

Not exactly a good first two days of this racing week for the Magic Man as two winners came through on Thursday and none won on Friday. Looking to get back on track here now is my look at how I see the Saturday card playing out.

Fair Grounds

December 2, 2017

RACE 1 – POST TIME – 1:00 PM

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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 ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING $40,000

Purse $42,000. (Includes $4,000 – Other Sources) (Plus $4,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Three Year Olds And Upward Which Have Never Won Two Races Other Than Maiden, Claiming, Starter Or State Bred Allowance Or Which Have Never Won Three Races Or Claiming Price $40,000. Three Year Olds, 122 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners of two races since October 2 Allowed 2 Lbs. A race since then Allowed 4 Lbs. Claiming Price $40,000 (Races Where Entered For $35,000 Or Less Not Considered In Allowances). (If deemed inadvisable by management to run this race over the turf course, it will be run on the main track at 5 and 1/2 Furlongs.) . About Five And One Half Furlongs. (Turf) (Rail at 8 Feet)

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Wyeth (KY)	[ ]	4/G	L	$40,000	R Albarado	120	J Sharp	9/5
1A	2	Aktabantay (GB)	[ ]	5/G	L	$0	R Albarado	120	J Sharp	9/5
2	3	Stand and Cheer (KY)	[ ]	3/G	L	$0	C A Emigh	120	S Becker	9/2
3	4	Voodoo Spell (FL)	[ ]	6/G	L	$40,000	M Pedroza	120	H H Robertson	7/2
4	5	Diamondmaze (KY)	[ ]	3/C	L	$0	M Murrill	118	N L Pessin	8/1
5	6	Keep Talking (KY)	[ ]	3/G	L	$0	F Geroux	120	T F Proctor	9/2
6	7	Vittorioso (KY)	[ ]	4/C	L	$40,000	E Gonzalez	120	J L Jones	8/1
7	8	Warrior’s Kid (KY)	[ ]	3/C	L	$0	C Sutherland	118	E L Heitzmann	8/1

A – Coupled Entries – 1 – Wyeth, 1A – Aktabantay (GB)

Owners: 1 – Brad Grady & Carl R. Moore Management, LLC (Carl R. Moore); 1A – Brad Grady; 2 – William Stiritz; 3 – Hugh H. Robertson; 4 -Lothenbach Stables, Inc. (Robert J. Lothenbach); 5 – Brereton C. Jones; 6 – Fletcher & Carolyn Gray; 7 – Russell Welch

Breeders: 1 – SF Bloodstock LLC; 1A – Fittocks Stud Ltd; 2 – A. Stevens Miles Jr.; 3 – Big C Farm; 4 – Black Diamond Racing LLC & Mike Lauffer; 5 – Brereton C. Jones; 6 – Fletcher Gray & Carolyn Gray; 7 – Russell Welch

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Candy Ride (ARG) – Frolic’s Dream , by Smoke Glacken ; 1A – Oasis Dream (GB) – Splashdown (GB) , byFalbrav (IRE) ; 2 – Warrior’s Reward – A Toast to All , by Hard Spun ; 3 – Roar of the Tiger – Charm Spell , by Silver Charm ; 4 – Shackleford – Minister’s Mom , by Deputy Minister ; 5 – Ghostzapper – Honey Talk , by Distorted Humor ; 6 – Scat Daddy – Robbie’s Gal , by Straight Man ; 7 – Lemon Drop Kid -Warrior Maid , by Holy Bull ;

Sire of Wyeth standing at Lane’s End

Sire of Warrior’s Kid standing at Lane’s End

Equipment Changes: 1 – Wyeth – Blinkers On

My Selections

1-Wyeth-part of entry looks too tough here

2-Keep Talking-figures to have a say so

3-Akbantay-other half of entry can impact

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 $25,000 – $20,000

Purse $26,000. (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 June 2, 2017. Three Year Olds, 122 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of Two Races Since October 2 Allowed 2 Lbs. A race since then Allowed 4 Lbs. Claiming Price $25,000, For Each $2,500 To $20,000 2 Lbs. (Races Where Entered For $17,500 Or Less Not Considered In Allowances). Six Furlongs.

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	3	Bellarmine (KY)	[ ]	7/G	L	$20,000	C J Hernandez	116	K Broberg	2/1
1A	7	Ironclad (KY)	[ ]	5/R	L	$25,000	C J Hernandez	120	K Broberg	2/1
2	1	Two Gun Jak (IL)	[ ]	4/C	L	$25,000	D Cohen	120	R Diodoro	12/1
3	2	Draxhall Woods (FL)	[ ]	7/G	L	$20,000	E Morales	1115	M Lovell	8/1
4	4	Superstar Leo (IL)	[ ]	6/G	L	$25,000	M Pedroza	120	H H Robertson	3/1
5	5	Sea Vow (LA)	[ ]	4/G	L	$25,000	M Murrill	117	J M Foster	5/1
6	6	Speightsong (ON)	[ ]	6/H	L	$25,000	M Mena	120	J M Cowan	5/1
7	8	Alabama Tide (KY)	[ ]	5/G	L	$25,000	R Albarado	120	C A Hartman	6/1

A – Coupled Entries – 1 – Bellarmine, 1A – Ironclad

Owners: 1 – End Zone Athletics, Inc. (Karl Broberg & Matt Johanson); 1A – End Zone Athletics, Inc. (Karl Broberg & Matt Johanson); 2 – Charles Garvey; 3 – Michelle Lovell; 4 – John Mentz; 5 – Ronald Webb; 6 – Ragnar Korthase; 7 – Rojas, Jackie and Sexton, William

Breeders: 1 – John W. Phillips; 1A – Clover IV Stables & Darley; 2 – Maxim M. Jakovac & Susan J. Jakovac; 3 – Eugene Melnyk; 4 – John Mentz; 5 – Ronald Webb; 6 – Sam-Son Farm; 7 – Copper Penny Stables

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Magna Graduate – Aly Capri , by Alydar ; 1A – Midshipman – Noontime Angel , by Successful Appeal ; 2 -Kitalpha – Lil Bobbie Too , by Storm Boot ; 3 – Graeme Hall – Josey Hill , by Archers Bay ; 4 – Three Hour Nap – Five Star Swank , by Five Star Day ; 5 -Private Vow – Victory At Sea , by Hazaam ; 6 – Speightstown – Song of the Lark , by Seeking the Gold ; 7 – Super Saver – Five Star Holding , by Five Star Day ;

Equipment Changes: 1 – Two Gun Jak – Blinkers On

My Selections

1-Superstar Leo-slight lean in a close one

2-Bellarmine-has a big chance on his best

3-Sea Vow-another one who can be there too

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 $15,000. (Includes $4,000 – Other Sources) (Plus $3,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Fillies And Mares Three Years Old And Upward Which Have Never Won Two Races. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of A Race Since November 2 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 Seven And One Half Furlongs. (Turf) (Rail at 8 Feet)

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Princess Lu Lu (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	$15,000	R Albarado	118	M Stidham	4/1
2	2	Lookin At Grace (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	$15,000	M Pedroza	118	J Engler	20/1
3	3	Ellen Maria (TX)	[ ]	7/M	L	$12,500	E M Murray	1145	S Duke	30/1
4	4	Bless d’Cat (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L	$15,000	C J Hernandez	115	D Whited	5/1
5	5	Hopeful Joy (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	$15,000	J Gilligan	121	C A Hartman	4/1
6	6	Sea Holiday (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	$15,000	M Mena	118	T M Amoss	7/2
7	7	Royal Luxe (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	$15,000	A Green	118	M G Nicks	6/1
8	8	Dewyalovemenow (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	$10,000	F Geroux	114	S M Asmussen	3/1

Owners: 1 – Stallionaire Enterprises (Rick Kanter); 2 – William H. Tite, III; 3 – Brenda Shreve; 4 – Margaret Lanetta Haas; 5 – William Sexton; 6 – Marc & Jill Winston; 7 – Richard B. Benton; 8 – Fog City Stable (David Shimmon & William Bianco, Jr.)

Breeders: 1 – Nancy S. Dillman; 2 – William Tite; 3 – John T. L. Jones Jr.; 4 – Coteau Grove Farms, LLC; 5 – Hugh Moore; 6 – Green Lantern Stables, LLC; 7 – Golden Pedigree LLC; 8 – Lisa Turney & Tim Turney

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Harlan’s Holiday – Wine and Dyne , by Dynaformer ; 2 – Lookin At Lucky – Independent Grace , by A.P. Indy ; 3 – Miguel Cervantes – Diamond Mae , by Level Sands ; 4 – D’wildcat – Pleasantly Blessed , by Pleasant Tap ; 5 – Kitten’s Joy – Northeast Harbor , byNorthern Afleet ; 6 – Harlan’s Holiday – Sea Level Drive , by Malibu Moon ; 7 – Bellamy Road – Royal Confidante , by Royal Academy ; 8 – The Factor -Dana Dew , by Fusaichi Pegasus ;

Sire of Dewyalovemenow standing at Lane’s End

My Selections

1-Dewyalovemenow-figures solidly best here

2-Sea Holiday-one who merits a long look

3-Princess Lu Lu-also has a good chance too

RACE 4 – POST TIME – 2:34 PM Richard Scherer Memorial S.

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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 STAKES

Purse $50,000. (Plus $10,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Fillies And Mares Three Year Old And Up. About Five And One Half Furlongs. (Turf) (Rail at 8 Feet)

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Thoughtless (FL)	[ ]	5/M	L	M Murrill	118	H H Robertson	6/1
2	2	Chanteline (KY)	[ ]	5/M	L	J Theriot	118	S M Asmussen	5/1
3	3	Honey Bunny (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	B J Hernandez, Jr.	118	W B Calhoun	20/1
4	4	Two Wonders (FL)	[ ]	10/M	L	F C Torres	118	G E Brooks	15/1
5	5	Triple Chelsea (KY)	[ ]	4/F	L	R Albarado	118	J Sharp	7/2
6	6	One Last Shot (KY)	[ ]	4/F	L	J Gilligan	118	M Stidham	6/1
7	7	Snack Shack (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	F Geroux	118	B H Cox	8/1
8	8	Our Valor (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L	C J Hernandez	116	K Broberg	8/1
9	9	Scatter Gun (KY)	[ ]	5/M	L	J Valdivia, Jr.	118	N L Pessin	8/1
10	10	Excessivespending (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	M Mena	116	C A Hartman	9/2

Owners: 1 – Hugh H. Robertson & Barry Butzow; 2 – Ten Broeck Farm, Inc. (David Mowat); 3 – Martin Racing Stable, LLC (William Martin); 4 – Ronald Clark; 5 – Brad Grady; 6 – Speedway Stable, LLC (Peter Fluor); 7 – Head Of Plains Partners, LLC (S. Kumin & R. Rosenberg) and Kent Spellman; 8 -Love Partnership Interests, LP (Kenneth, Allison & Wyatt Love); 9 – Lothenbach Stables, Inc. (Robert J. Lothenbach); 10 – Joey Keith Davis

Breeders: 1 – Peggy S. Dellheim, Norman Dellheim &Darley; 2 – Brereton C. Jones; 3 – Frederick M. Allor & Michael T. Barnett; 4 – Lorna Possler & John Wilson; 5 – Liberty Road Stables; 6 – Dean Hayes & Darley; 7 – Hurstland Farm & Kevin McLaughlin; 8 – Chief One LLC & Clear Creek Stud, LLC; 9 – WinStar Farm, LLC; 10 – BMWZ Stables

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Rockport Harbor – Whistle Call , by Phone Trick ; 2 – Majesticperfection – Listen to Libby , by Indian Charlie ; 3 – Tapizar – Sennockian Storm , by Storm Cat ; 4 – Three Wonders – Royal Advantage , by Regal Classic ; 5 – Hat Trick (JPN) – Oceane Music (FR) , byOcean of Wisdom ; 6 – Any Given Saturday – Tequilas Dayjur , by Dayjur ; 7 – Into Mischief – Turn to Lass , by Bright Launch ; 8 – Half Ours – Valory , byValiant Nature ; 9 – Scat Daddy – Above It , by Holy Bull ; 10 – Shackleford – Excessing , by In Excess (IRE) ;

My Selections

1-Chanteline-narrow choice in this one

2-Excessivespending-could fire big here

3-Triple Chelsea-another who can take this

RACE 5 – POST TIME – 3:05 PM

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PP (RACE 5)

Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 5-6-7) / Daily Double

Fair Grounds CLAIMING $5,000

Purse $17,000. (Includes $8,000 – Other Sources). For Accredited La Bred Three Year Olds And Upward. Three Year Olds, 122 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of Two Races Since October 2 Allowed 2 Lbs. A race since then Allowed 4 Lbs. Claiming Price $5,000 (Races Where Entered For $4,000 Or Less Not Considered In Allowances). Five And One Half Furlongs.

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	2	Smoothmoney (LA)	[ ]	4/G	L	$5,000	C J Hernandez	122	K Broberg	3/1
1A	3	Royal Mocha (LA)	[ ]	7/G	L	$5,000	C J Hernandez	122	K Broberg	3/1
2	1	Zarby’s Derby Day (LA)	[ ]	9/G	L	$5,000	C Sutherland	120	J Ney	5/1
3	4	Bold Legion (LA)	[ ]	5/G	L	$5,000	R Hisby	120	J C Pastor	20/1
4	5	First Cast (LA)	[ ]	5/G	L	$5,000	E M Murray	1155	C A Richards	15/1
5	6	Too Dim (LA)	[ ]	8/G	L	$5,000	F C Torres	120	T M Amoss	2/1
6	7	Why Wear Old Shoes (LA)	[ ]	4/G	L	$5,000	B J Hernandez, Jr.	120	S J Ducoing	5/1
7	8	Copper Cajun (LA)	[ ]	4/G	L	$5,000	J Theriot	120	W Meaux	9/2
8	9	Indy Ide (LA)	[ ]	4/G	L	$5,000	S Doyle	120	J Gomez	20/1

A – Coupled Entries – 1 – Smoothmoney, 1A – Royal Mocha

Owners: 1 – End Zone Athletics, Inc. (Karl Broberg & Matt Johanson); 1A – End Zone Athletics, Inc. (Karl Broberg & Matt Johanson); 2 – Nikitas Pepis; 3 – Vick Gross; 4 – Greenmoon Stables, LLC (John Kaiser, et al); 5 – Terry G. Owens; 6 – Robby Durham; 7 – Charles A. Castille, Jr.; 8 – Jorge Gomez

Breeders: 1 – Ray Whitley & Sharon Barker; 1A – Cloyce C. Clark Jr.; 2 – Mark Thompson; 3 – Daniel R. Chicola; 4 – B & B Bloodstock, Inc & Marty Hughes; 5 – Southern Equine Stables, LLC; 6 – Kelly M Broussard & Kevin J Broussard; 7 – Clear Creek Stud LLC; 8 – Allen C. Peltier

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Smooth Air – Moneyinmywranglers , by Proud Halo ; 1A – Private Vow – Rockin’ Roux , by Friendly Lover ; 2 -Leestown – Zarby Dancer , by Zarbyev ; 3 – Legion Field – She’s a Sweetheart , by Go for Gin ; 4 – Private Vow – La Salle Glory , by Lit de Justice ; 5 -Mutakddim – All Too Well , by Track Barron ; 6 – Old Fashioned – Why Wear Shoes , by Wildcat Shoes ; 7 – Drosselmeyer – Watkins Glen , by Forest Camp ; 8 – Ide – Impertinence , by A.P. Indy ;

Equipment Changes: 3 – Royal Mocha – Blinkers On;5 – First Cast – Blinkers On

My Selections

1-Too Dim-drops to bottom if right should roll

2-Smoothmoney-has a relatively good chance

3-Zarby’s Derby Day-rallies late but not quite enough

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 6-8) / $0.50 Black Gold 5 (Races 6-10)

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, 122 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners of two races since October 2 Allowed 2 Lbs. A 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 run on the main track at 5 and 1/2 Furlongs.) . About Five And One Half Furlongs. (Turf) (Rail at 8 Feet)

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Blue Chicory (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	M Pedroza	118	T Glyshaw	20/1
2	2	Hollywood Royal (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	B J Hernandez, Jr.	118	M E Casse	9/2
3	3	Bold Embrace (LA)	[ ]	4/F	L	C J Hernandez	117	A M Stall, Jr.	8/1
4	4	Little Snip (FL)	[ ]	5/M	L	C Sutherland	120	G E Brooks	10/1
5	5	Our Lucky Break (CA)	[ ]	3/F	L	C Bonilla	1155	K Thompson	30/1
6	6	Desert Image (KY)	[ ]	5/M	L	C A Emigh	120	J Haran	8/1
7	7	Tizahandful (KY)	[ ]	4/F	L	J Valdivia, Jr.	120	N L Pessin	6/1
8	8	Surprenante (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	F C Torres	118	J Engler	20/1
9	9	Maluku (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	M Murrill	118	M Stidham	20/1
10	10	Elandess (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	R Albarado	118	M Stidham	15/1
11	11	Asscher (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	F Geroux	118	B H Cox	5/1
12	12	Wild About Star (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L	S Bridgmohan	115	A M Stall, Jr.	8/1
13	13	Miss Vicki (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	M Mena	118	T M Amoss	8/1
14	14	Caroline Test (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	J Theriot	118	S M Asmussen	15/1

Owners: 1 – Wayne Spalding; 2 – Breeze Easy, LLC (Mike Hall); 3 – Matalona Thoroughbreds, LLC (Matthew Vuskovich); 4 – Ronald Clark; 5 – Kevin J. Thompson; 6 – Haran Thoroughbreds (John Haran); 7 – Lothenbach Stables, Inc. (Robert J. Lothenbach); 8 – Six Wide Racing, LLC (C.Britton, K.Ralston, B.Collins); 9 – Godolphin, LLC (Sheikh Mohammed al Maktoum); 10 – Robert S. Evans; 11 – Clearsky Farms (Bernard Cleary); 12 – Brittlyn Stable, Inc. (Evelyn Benoit); 13 – Michael McLoughlin; 14 – Seltzer, Edward A. and Anderson, Beverly S.

Breeders: 1 – Monticule; 2 – Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC; 3 – Matthew Vuskovich; 4 – Gary Leonard; 5 – Milt A. Policzer; 6 – C. Hunter Hager & E. Claire Hager; 7 – Avalon Farms, Inc., Scott Swaim &Desmond Ryan; 8 – Wertheimer et Frere; 9 – Darley; 10 – Rhinestone Bloodstock; 11 – Clearsky Farms; 12 – Brittlyn Stables, Inc.; 13 – Gainesway Thoroughbreds, Ltd.; 14 – Edward A. Seltzer & Beverly Anderson

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Flower Alley – Cafe Circle , by Vindication ; 2 – Distorted Humor – Clay’s Rocket , by American Chance ; 3 -Graeme Hall – Ruby Park , by Bold Ruckus ; 4 – Mr. Sekiguchi – Super Sonic Sally , by Roanoke ; 5 – Lookin At Lucky – Kim’s Grace , by Dixie Union ; 6 -Ready’s Image – Sahara Moon , by Malibu Moon ; 7 – Tiz Wonderful – Desert Stormer , by Storm Cat ; 8 – Distorted Humor – Half a Surprise , by A.P. Indy ; 9 – Street Cry (IRE) – Javanese , by Medaglia d’Oro ; 10 – Scat Daddy – Sense of Class , by Fusaichi Pegasus ; 11 – Harlan’s Holiday – African Jade , by Seeking the Gold ; 12 – Star Guitar – Wild About Marie , by Wildcat Heir ; 13 – Bellamy Road – She’s Striking , by Smart Strike ; 14 – First Defence – Panther Strike , by Black Minnaloushe ;

Sire of Our Lucky Break standing at Ashford Stud

Equipment Changes: 13 – Miss Vicki – Blinkers On

My Selections

1-Miss Vicki-price hunting here

2-Asscher-connections must be respected

3-Bold Embrace-also one who can fire 

RACE 7 – POST TIME – 4:05 PM

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PP (RACE 7)

Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / Daily Double $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9) / $0.50 Pick 4 (Races 7-8-9-10)

Fair Grounds CLAIMING $20,000 – $15,000

Purse $18,000. (Includes $8,000 – Other Sources). For Accredited La Bred Fillies And Mares Three Years Old And Upward Which Have Never Won Two Races. Three Year Olds, 122 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners of a race since November 2 Allowed 3 Lbs. Claiming Price $20,000, For Each $2,500 To $15,000 2 Lbs. Six Furlongs.

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Quarter Carat (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L	$20,000	C J Hernandez	119	A M Stall, Jr.	5/2
2	2	Red La Rosa (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L	$20,000	C Sutherland	119	C Meiners	9/2
3	3	Lady Loretta (LA)	[ ]	4/F	L	$20,000	M Pedroza	121	D Schmidt	4/1
4	4	Our Foolish Girl (LA)	[ ]	4/F	L	$20,000	M Murrill	121	H Alonzo	15/1
5	5	A Thousand Tears (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L	$20,000	R Albarado	119	S Gelner	8/1
6	6	Custom Paint Job (LA)	[ ]	4/F	L	$20,000	F C Torres	121	S J Ducoing	4/1
7	7	Our Golden Girl (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L	$20,000	M Mena	119	V Arceneaux	9/2

Owners: 1 – Stacey Moak; 2 – Sandra Domiano; 3 – Denise Schmidt; 4 – Eddie & B. Carlene Jackson; 5 – Tye E. Smith; 6 – Valene Farms (John & Murray Valene); 7 – Tom Curtis

Breeders: 1 – Stacey Moak; 2 – Royal B. Kraft Sr.; 3 – Billy Fuzette; 4 – Eddie Jackson & B. Carlene Jackson; 5 – Daniel R. Chicola; 6 – Valene Farms, LLC; 7 – Tom Curtis & Wayne Simpson

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Tiz Wonderful – Diamondinthestream , by Smart Strike ; 2 – Harborage – Ziarita , by Maria’s Mon ; 3 – Musket Man – Joy of It All , by Joyeux Danseur ; 4 – Custom for Carlos – Jr. Girl , by A Corking Limerick ; 5 – Saint Afleet – City Rain , by Carson City ; 6 – Custom for Carlos – Isle of Grey , by Digression ; 7 – My Pal Charlie – Tommeyesgold , by Gold Market ;

My Selections

1-Quarter Carat-looks like the one here

2-Custom Paint Job-one to use in exotics

3-Lady Loretta-another who could contend

RACE 8 – POST TIME – 4:35 PM Richard Scherer Memorial S.

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PP (RACE 8)

Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 8-9-10) / Daily Double

Fair Grounds STAKES

Purse $50,000. (Plus $10,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Fillies And Mares Three Year Old And Up. About Five And One Half Furlongs. (Turf) (Rail at 8 Feet)

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Contributing (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	E Gonzalez	120	T F Proctor	12/1
2	2	Burma Road (KY)	[ ]	4/F	L	C J Hernandez	124	I R Wilkes	5/1
3	3	Nite Delite (CA)	[ ]	5/M	L	G Saez	120	W B Calhoun	8/1
4	4	Boom Bam Bing (KY)	[ ]	4/F	L	M Mena	118	K Broberg	12/1
5	5	Luvin Bullies (KY)	[ ]	5/M	L	M Pedroza	118	H H Robertson	8/1
6	6	Rapid Rhythm (VA)	[ ]	5/M	L	S Bridgmohan	118	M Stidham	4/1
7	7	Simple Surprise (KY)	[ ]	4/F	L	J Theriot	118	S M Asmussen	6/1
8	8	Nobody’s Fault (KY)	[ ]	4/F	L	J Valdivia, Jr.	118	N L Pessin	5/1
9	9	World Peace (KY)	[ ]	4/F	L	R Albarado	118	J Sharp	12/1
10	10	Miss Gossip (IRE)	[ ]	4/F	L	B J Hernandez, Jr.	118	A McKeever	8/1
11	11	Sky Flower (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	F C Torres	116	G E Brooks	12/1

Owners: 1 – Heider Family Stables, LLC (Scott Heider); 2 – Lantern Hill Farm, LLC (Suzi Shoemaker); 3 – Savorthetimeracing LLP (Philip Robertson); 4 – Love Partnership Interests, LP (Kenneth, Allison & Wyatt Love); 5 – Jeff Larson; 6 – Robert S. Evans; 7 – Winchell Thoroughbreds, LLC (Joan & Ron Winchell); 8 – Lothenbach Stables, Inc. (Robert J. Lothenbach); 9 – Peter Edwards; 10 – Winchester Racing (Brad Scott); 11 – Ronald Clark

Breeders: 1 – Mt. Brilliant Farm & Ranch, LLC; 2 – Lantern Hill Farm LLC; 3 – Angel Crest Farms Ltd.; 4 – Rose Hill Farm; 5 – Equus Farm; 6 – Lazy Lane Farms, LLC.; 7 – Winchell Thoroughbreds, LLC; 8 – Lothenbach Stables Inc; 9 – Kathie Maybee; 10 – Mrs J. Harrington; 11 – Candy Meadows LLC

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Medaglia d’Oro – Taegu , by Halo ; 2 – Street Boss – Shawgatny , by Danzig Connection ; 3 – War Chant -One Tough Cat , by Mountain Cat ; 4 – Exchange Rate – Crown Gulch , by Gulch ; 5 – Flashy Bull – Little Luvins , by Not For Love ; 6 – Successful Appeal- Patriot Miss , by Quiet American ; 7 – Cowboy Cal – Simplify , by Pulpit ; 8 – Blame – Appealing Storm , by Valid Appeal ; 9 – Ready’s Image – World Event , by Quiet American ; 10 – Big Bad Bob (IRE) – Cabin Point (IRE) , by Desert Story (IRE) ; 11 – Flower Alley – Sapphire Sky , by Sky Mesa ;

Equipment Changes: 10 – Miss Gossip (IRE) – Blinkers On

My Selections

1-Nobody’s Fault-going to take this one here

2-Burma Road-another who is very capable

3-Rapid Rhythm-this one also can win this

RACE 9 – POST TIME – 5:05 PM

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Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta Daily Double

Fair Grounds MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT

Purse $41,000. (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. (Preference To Horses That Have Not Started For Less Than $20,000 In Their Last 3 Starts). Six Furlongs.

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Mi Copa Rebosa (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L	R Albarado	122	S Gelner	10/1
2	2	R Queendom (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L	M Pedroza	122	T Arndt	12/1
3	3	Fashion Bid (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L	S Bridgmohan	122	D Stewart	2/1
4	4	Preacher Joplin (LA)	[ ]	4/F	L	S Doyle	124	M E Casse	3/1
5	5	Amazon Warrior (LA)	[ ]	3/F		R Hisby	122	D Ramsey	20/1
6	6	Delightfully (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L1	C J Hernandez	122	A M Stall, Jr.	3/1
7	7	Late for Church (LA)	[ ]	3/F		A Beschizza	122	C J Deville	20/1
8	8	Betty Booyah (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L	J Riquelme	122	G J Husak	6/1

Owners: 1 – Orange Grove Thoroughbreds, Inc. (John E. Kent, III); 2 – Stephanie Rush; 3 – Valene Farms (John & Murray Valene); 4 – Marablue Farm, LLC (Doug Henderson); 5 – Daryl Ramsey; 6 – Columbine Stable, LLC (Andrea S. Pollack); 7 – Anne K. Buxton; 8 – Lorlow Stables, LLC (Lowell K. Roger)

Breeders: 1 – Orange Grove Thoroughbreds, Inc.; 2 – Half Moon Stables, LLC; 3 – Valene Farms, LLC; 4 – Marablue Farm LLC; 5 – Daryl W. Ramsey; 6 – Columbine Stable, LLC; 7 – Curt Leake; 8 – Lorlow Stables, LLC

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – My Pal Charlie – Cup Racer , by Value Plus ; 2 – Dominus – R Indy Anna , by Olmodavor ; 3 – Old Fashioned -Biduadeau , by A. P. Delta ; 4 – Songandaprayer – Uninhibited (IRE) , by Lahib ; 5 – A. P. Warrior – Litigant Cat , by Tabasco Cat ; 6 – Redding Colliery -Like a Lover , by Pleasant Tap ; 7 – Forefathers – On Good Behavior , by Tale of the Cat ; 8 – Custom for Carlos – Ide Better Run , by Ide ;

My Selections

1-Delightfully-my choice in a promising heat

2-Fashion Bid-would be no surprise in here

3-Preacher Joplin-completes what is a chalky trifecta

RACE 10 – POST TIME – 5:35 PM

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PP (RACE 10)

Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta $0.50 Super Hi-5

Fair Grounds CLAIMING $12,500 – $10,000

Purse $17,000. (Includes $8,000 – Other Sources) (Includes $5,000 – LAVPF – Louisiana Video Poker Fund). For Accredited La Bred Three Year Olds And Upward Which Have Never Won Three Races Or Three Year Olds. Three Year Olds, 122 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of A Race Since November 2 Allowed 3 Lbs. Claiming Price $12,500, if for $10,000, allowed 2 Lbs. Six Furlongs.

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Tooth (LA)	[ ]	3/G	L	$12,500	M Pedroza	119	H Alonzo	10/1
2	2	Uncommon Cat (LA)	[ ]	4/G	L	$10,000	C J Hernandez	119	J C Pastor	12/1
3	3	Bet On Black (LA)	[ ]	4/G	L	$12,500	G Saez	121	D Schmidt	12/1
4	4	Il Est Vite (LA)	[ ]	3/G	L	$12,500	R Albarado	119	G Delahoussaye	8/1
5	5	Lion Heart Legend (LA)	[ ]	3/C	L	$12,500	M Mena	119	T M Amoss	4/1
6	6	Just Due (LA)	[ ]	3/G	L	$10,000	A Green	117	M R Scherer	9/2
7	7	Made to Fit (LA)	[ ]	3/G	L	$12,500	J Valdivia, Jr.	119	G E Brooks	3/1
8	8	Half Cajun (LA)	[ ]	4/G	L	$12,500	B J Hernandez, Jr.	121	J E Hodges	12/1
9	9	Our Wild Dancer (LA)	[ ]	4/G	L	$12,500	J Gilligan	121	C A Richards	6/1
10	10	Shaniko’s Secret (LA)	[ ]	5/G	L	$12,500	S Doyle	121	A T Ney	20/1

Owners: 1 – P. T. Thoroughbreds, LLC (Peter M. Terminie, Jr.); 2 – Jamie C. Pastor; 3 – High River Stables, LLC, Schmidt, Denise and Mar Tes Ada, LLC; 4 – Earl Toups; 5 – Ophir Sternberg; 6 – Ken Sentel & Merrill R. Scherer; 7 – Ronald Clark; 8 – Stacey Moak; 9 – Fleur de Lis Investments, LLC (Kevin Delahoussaye); 10 – Andrew T. Ney

Breeders: 1 – JRita Young Thoroughbreds, LLC; 2 – Brittlyn Stable Inc.; 3 – J. Adcock & 831 Racing Stables, Inc.; 4 – Clear Creek Stud, LLC; 5 – Lynne Boutte & Chris Boutte; 6 – Merrill Scherer; 7 – Terry Gabriel & Lisa Meaux; 8 – Stacey Moak; 9 – Bill Morrison; 10 – Karen Scrivener

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Wilburn – Taralicious , by Street Boss ; 2 – Tale of the Cat – Uncommon Queen , by Seattle Slew ; 3 -Forefathers – Cindy Embers , by Incinderator ; 4 – Custom for Carlos – My Intended , by Bold Ruckus ; 5 – Custom for Carlos – Arctic Dove , by Dove Hunt ; 6 – Due Date – Lecompass , by Orientate ; 7 – Custom for Carlos – Cidaq , by Lion Heart ; 8 – Half Ours – Diamondinthestream , by Smart Strike ; 9 – Half Ours – Shutupanddance , by Brassy Wells ; 10 – Shaniko – Secret Money , by Sea of Secrets ;

My Selections

1-Lion Heart Legend-edge in a tough finale

2-Just Due-capable of contending on best

3-Made to Fit-another who figures prominently

  That will do it for my look at the Saturday card and we have one more day of racing to close out this week. I will be back to offer up my look at the Sunday card so until then as always may your winners be plentiful and your wallets be fat.

Friday’s Results

Wins-0/9      Season-17/66

ITM’s-2/9      Season-33/66