Magic Man’s Thursday Preview From the Fair Grounds

Another week of racing is here. The highlight is the Louisiana Champions Day card on Saturday. It is always a fun day and this year it looks like we will have clear skies. As for the start of this week of racing, it is expected to be cold and rainy so I will handicap for that. Here now is my look at the Thursday 9 race slate.

Fair Grounds

December 7, 2017

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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 MAIDEN CLAIMING $12,500

Purse $14,000. (Includes $8,000 – Other Sources) (Includes $5,000 – LAVPF – Louisiana Video Poker Fund). For Accredited La Bred Maidens, Two Years Old. Weight, 120 Lbs. Claiming Price $12,500. One Mile.

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	My Pal Kay (LA)	[ ]	2/G	L	$12,500	J Graham	120	T Arndt	6/1
2	2	Last of the Luck (LA)	[ ]	2/C		$12,500	J Valdivia, Jr.	120	D R Caldwell	20/1
3	3	Mister Frenchie (LA)	[ ]	2/G	L	$12,500	M Murrill	120	L J Cuccia	10/1
4	4	I Am Ready Again (LA)	[ ]	2/G	L	$12,500	J Riquelme	120	S Duke	10/1
5	5	Golden Data (LA)	[ ]	2/G	L	$12,500	F C Torres	120	J Hirdes	8/1
6	6	Golden Argument (LA)	[ ]	2/G	L	$12,500	F Geroux	120	S B Flint	8/5
7	7	Aint There No More (LA)	[ ]	2/G	L	$12,500	M Pedroza	120	M R Scherer	7/2
8	8	Treys Midnite Moon (LA)	[ ]	2/G	L1	$12,500	A Green	120	M G Nicks	6/1

Owners: 1 – Dianne Arndt; 2 – Double Dam Farm, LLC (Delmar R. Caldwell); 3 – Wildcat Racing Stables, Inc. (Edna Carden & Estate of C. Carden); 4 -Todd Dick; 5 – Alinda Goss; 6 – Whispering Oaks Farm, LLC (Carrol Castille); 7 – Merrill R. Scherer; 8 – David T. Rogers

Breeders: 1 – Paul Sita; 2 – Delmar Caldwell; 3 – Billy J Hebert; 4 – Harry D. Williamson &Charles J. Guilbeau Jr.; 5 – Time Will Tell LLC; 6 – Carrol Castille; 7 – Merrill Scherer; 8 – David Thomas Rogers

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – My Pal Charlie – Notrestraintable , by Belek ; 2 – Royal Strand (IRE) – Lucky Bayou , by Bayou Hebert ; 3 -Smooth Air – Dawn’s Diva , by Meadow Monster ; 4 – O’Prado Again – Fillyocity , by Southern Image ; 5 – Data Link – Golden Dina , by Teton Forest ; 6 -Closing Argument – Golden Diva , by Gold Fever ; 7 – Due Date – Northern Ghost , by Northern Afleet ; 8 – Neko Bay – Peace Street , by Street Cry (IRE);

Equipment Changes: 3 – Mister Frenchie – Blinkers On;4 – I Am Ready Again – Blinkers On

My Selections

1-Golden Argument-tough to deny here

2-My Pal Kay-adds value to exotics 

3-Aint There No More-figures to contend

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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 MAIDEN CLAIMING $30,000 – $25,000

Purse $18,000. (Includes $4,000 – Other Sources) (Plus $3,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Maidens, Fillies Two Years Old. Weight, 120 Lbs. Claiming Price $30,000, For Each $2,500 To $25,000 2 Lbs. (Preference To Horses That Have Not Started For Less Than $20,000 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) (Rail at 16 Feet)

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Patti Patti Patti (KY)	[ ]	2/F	L	$30,000	M Mena	120	C A Hartman	7/2
2	2	Tiz de Lovely (KY)	[ ]	2/F	L	$25,000	A Beschizza	116	J Sharp	6/1
3	3	Tinabud (KY)	[ ]	2/F	L	$30,000	S Bridgmohan	120	B H Cox	3/1
4	4	Mizz Toshiba (KY)	[ ]	2/F	L	$30,000	C J Lanerie	120	E Kenneally	9/2
5	5	Flashy Trick (KY)	[ ]	2/F	L	$30,000	J Bravo	120	J L Jones	8/1
6	6	Splashing (KY)	[ ]	2/F	L	$30,000	R Albarado	120	B P Walsh	6/1
7	7	Bikini Hottie (FL)	[ ]	2/F	L	$30,000	B J Hernandez, Jr.	120	N L Pessin	8/1
8	8	Singing Alli (KY)	[ ]	2/F	L1	$25,000	F Geroux	116	S M Asmussen	8/1

Owners: 1 – Joey Keith Davis; 2 – Joe Sharp; 3 – Marc Detampel; 4 – Walter Zent; 5 – Brereton C. Jones; 6 – Sanford R. Robertson; 7 – Charles W. Brown; 8 – Millennium Farms (Ro Parra)

Breeders: 1 – Woods Edge Farm, LLC; 2 – J. R Adkinson Farm; 3 – Glencrest Farm, LLC; 4 – Dr. & Mrs. Walter W. Zent; 5 – Brereton C. Jones; 6 – Sanford R. Robertson; 7 – Mr. & Mrs. John & Delma Booth; 8 – Millennium Farms

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Sidney’s Candy – Hidden Grove (GB) , by Forestry ; 2 – Tiz Wonderful – Feline Delite , by Mineshaft ; 3 -Lookin At Lucky – Yard Art , by Lasting Approval ; 4 – Mizzen Mast – Danceswithdaggers , by Diesis (GB) ; 5 – Istan – Flaco Flash , by Flashy Bull ; 6 -Tapizar – Aqua , by Giant’s Causeway ; 7 – Treasure Beach (GB) – Mignonne , by Wando ; 8 – Giant Oak – Pathologist , by Gone West ;

Equipment Changes: 5 – Flashy Trick – Blinkers On

My Selections

1-Patti Patti Patti-edge in a compact heat

2-Tinabud-merits a long look with these

3-Splashing-another to consider in here

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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 $5,000

Purse $16,000. (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 Four Races Or Which Have Not Won A Race Since September 7, 2017. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners of a race at a mile or over since November 7 Allowed 3 Lbs. Claiming Price $5,000 (Races Where Entered For $4,000 Or Less Not Considered In Eligibility And Allowances). One Mile.

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Miss Moronette (LA)	[ ]	7/M	L	$5,000	J Riquelme	118	G J Husak	10/1
2	2	Cherokee Lightning (PA)	[ ]	3/F	L	$5,000	C A Emigh	118	G E Brooks	12/1
3	3	Track Teller (KY)	[ ]	4/F	L	$5,000	R Hisby	121	K M Mordenti	12/1
4	4	Gunnite Gracie (LA)	[ ]	7/M	L	$5,000	M Murrill	118	J M Foster	8/1
5	5	Ultra Arumba (BRZ)	[ ]	5/M	L	$5,000	C J Lanerie	121	G D Foley	3/1
6	6	Spanish Arch (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	$5,000	M Pedroza	118	H Alonzo	6/1
7	7	Stately Defence (FL)	[ ]	6/M	L	$5,000	C Sutherland	121	A F Rini	5/2
8	8	Nyla Girl (LA)	[ ]	4/F	L	$5,000	M Mena	118	S B David, Jr.	4/1

Owners: 1 – Gary J. Husak; 2 – Alexander R. Levengood; 3 – Laurie Sanderson & Nanette C. Cartier; 4 – Hope Haven Racing (Holly Johnson & Cheryl Foster); 5 – Tagg Team Racing (Travis Foley); 6 – Dynamite Racing, Inc. (Colden R. & Brian P. Jones); 7 – Anthony F. Rini; 8 – John Duvieilh and Keith & Earl Hernandez

Breeders: 1 – Rick Foudriat, Darryl Frank & A.J. Hand; 2 – Horseshoe Valley Equine Center, LLC; 3 – Jeff Amling; 4 – John Coats; 5 – Haras Old Friends LTDA; 6 – Janeen Oliver; 7 – McKathan Bros.; 8 – Earl Hernandez, John Duvieilh &Keith Hernandez

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Mutakddim – Leestown Light , by Leestown ; 2 – Brilliant Speed – Cherokee Moonlight , by Cherokee Run ; 3 -English Channel – El Bank Robber , by Eltish ; 4 – Private Vow – Wakki Spoof , by Waquoit ; 5 – Manduro (GER) – Linda Arumba (BRZ) , by Our Emblem; 6 – Dialed In – Lifting the Veil , by Quiet American ; 7 – First Defence – Stateliness , by Silver Deputy ; 8 – Old Fashioned – Hurry Up Rosemary , byExchange Rate ;

My Selections

1-Ultra Arumba-slight edge to this one

2-Nyla Girl-figures to be in the hunt

3-Spanish Arch-price play could impact

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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 MAIDEN CLAIMING $30,000 – $25,000

Purse $18,000. (Includes $4,000 – Other Sources) (Plus $3,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Maidens, Fillies Two Years Old. Weight, 120 Lbs. Claiming Price $30,000, For Each $2,500 To $25,000 2 Lbs. (Preference To Horses That Have Not Started For Less Than $20,000 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) (Rail at 16 Feet)

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Haynesfest (FL)	[ ]	2/F	L	$30,000	A Beschizza	120	J Sharp	9/2
2	2	C C’s Freedom (KY)	[ ]	2/F	L	$30,000	M Mena	120	R Brisset	8/1
3	3	Dot Notation (KY)	[ ]	2/F	L	$30,000	J Graham	120	L Schultz	8/1
4	4	Highsnobity (KY)	[ ]	2/F	L1	$30,000	M Pedroza	120	R Moquett	8/1
5	5	Angelinthemorning (KY)	[ ]	2/F	L1	$30,000	F Geroux	120	S M Asmussen	7/2
6	6	Ruthless Child (CA)	[ ]	2/F	L	$30,000	A Green	120	T Glover	15/1
7	7	Chocolate Martini (KY)	[ ]	2/F	L	$30,000	G Saez	120	W B Calhoun	8/1
8	8	American Halo (KY)	[ ]	2/F	L	$30,000	S Doyle	120	M E Casse	3/1
9	9	Spanish Angel (TX)	[ ]	2/F	L	$30,000	R Richard	120	D Pish	8/1

Owners: 1 – Wayne R. Sanders & Larry Hirsch; 2 – Maram, LLC (Karen N. Woods); 3 – Ten Strike Racing (Marshall K. Gramm); 4 – Southern Springs Stables (Ron Moquett); 5 – Gary & Mary West; 6 – Geoffrey Bryant Nixon; 7 – Carl R. Moore Management, LLC (Carl R. Moore); 8 – John C. Oxley; 9 -Danny Pish

Breeders: 1 – Blirchton Breeding LLC, Thomas Coleman &Doheny Racing Stable; 2 – Maram, LLC; 3 – Truxton Stables; 4 – Mueller Farms Inc.; 5 – Mt. Brilliant Partners, LLC; 6 – Robert Harmon; 7 – Savino A. Capilupi; 8 – John C. Oxley; 9 – Danny Pish

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Haynesfield – She’ll Be Right , by Sky Mesa ; 2 – Eye of the Leopard – Jilted Tiara , by Birdstone ; 3 – Bullet Train (GB) – Aunt Dot Dot , by Gulch ; 4 – Bellamy Road – Commercialize , by Robyn Dancer ; 5 – Street Sense – Tabulation , by Giant’s Causeway ; 6 -Tapizar – Wednesday’s Child , by Storm Cat ; 7 – Broken Vow – Nicksappealinglady , by Successful Appeal ; 8 – Monarchos – Miss Sky , by Sky Mesa ; 9 – Early Flyer – La Poli , by Hold That Tiger ;

Equipment Changes: 6 – Ruthless Child – Blinkers off;7 – Chocolate Martini – Blinkers off

My Selections

1-American Halo-narrow choice in this one

2-Angelinthemorning-figures in the outcome

3-Haynesfest-also one to include in any wagers

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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 CLAIMING $7,500 – $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 Three Races Or Three Year Olds. Three Year Olds, 122 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners of a race since November 7 Allowed 3 Lbs. Claiming Price $7,500, if for $5,000, allowed 2 Lbs. Six Furlongs.

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	One Million (KY)	[ ]	4/G	L	$7,500	C D Lugo	121	J Gomez	15/1
1A	7	Trukarma (TX)	[ ]	8/G	L	$7,500	R Hisby	121	J Gomez	15/1
2	2	War Letters (LA)	[ ]	3/G	L	$7,500	C Sutherland	116	C A Richards	15/1
3	3	Hotfoot (KY)	[ ]	3/G	L	$7,500	A Beschizza	119	J Sharp	9/5
4	4	Young Corbett (IL)	[ ]	4/G	L	$7,500	M Pedroza	121	J Haran	10/1
5	5	Clockwork King (KY)	[ ]	4/G	L	$7,500	M Murrill	121	E Rodriguez	10/1
6	6	Brave Benny (FL)	[ ]	3/G	L	$7,500	C A Emigh	119	S Becker	9/2
7	8	Divine Holiday (KY)	[ ]	3/C	L	$7,500	J Valdivia, Jr.	119	L J Roussel, III	8/1
8	9	He’s All Mine (LA)	[ ]	4/G	L	$5,000	M Mena	116	W E Hawley	6/1
9	10	Full Heart (KY)	[ ]	7/G	L	$7,500	C J Lanerie	121	G D Foley	4/1

A – Coupled Entries – 1 – One Million, 1A – Trukarma

Owners: 1 – Jorge Gomez; 1A – Jorge Gomez; 2 – Corale A. Richards; 3 – Brad Grady; 4 – Clabor Mor Stable, LLC (Michael J. Ryan); 5 – Ismael Thoroughbreds, LLC (Ismael Segoviano); 6 – William Stiritz; 7 – Louie Roussel, III; 8 – Wesley E. Hawley; 9 – Tamaroak Partners, LLC (Fred & Debbie Schwartz)

Breeders: 1 – Sarah A. Wells; 1A – Thomas Curtis; 2 – Corale Andrew Richards & Roseanna KayGriffith; 3 – High Peak Farm; 4 – Mike Ryan & John Haran; 5 – Fred W. Hertrich III & John D. Fielding; 6 – Dr. & Mrs. Cornelius A. Link; 7 – Timothy Thornton; 8 – Coteau Grove Farms, LLC; 9 – Lothenbach Stables Inc

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Wilburn – Wendy My Girl , by Code One ; 1A – Truluck – Preakness Lady , by Dixieland Band ; 2 -Songandaprayer – Rhyme Royal , by More Than Ready ; 3 – Aikenite – Hotazel , by Unbridled’s Song ; 4 – Shore Breeze – Big Nose Betty , by Cherokee Saga ; 5 – Drosselmeyer – Paradise Princess , by Forest Danger ; 6 – Benny the Bull – Wholelotasoldier , by Lost Soldier ; 7 – Divine Park – Holiday Tap , by Harlan’s Holiday ; 8 – Mineshaft – Dattts Awesome , by Awesome Again ; 9 – Lawyer Ron – American Slew , by Quiet American ;

Sire of He’s All Mine standing at Lane’s End

Equipment Changes: 6 – Brave Benny – Blinkers On

My Selections

1-Full Heart-tipping this one in a close one

2-Hotfoot-tough to leave out of exotics 

3-Brave Benny-another who could factor

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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 MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT

Purse $38,000. (Includes $4,000 – Other Sources) (Plus $4,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Maidens, Two Years Old. Weight, 120 Lbs. (Preference To Horses That Have Not Started For Less Than $25,000 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 5 and 1/2 Furlongs.) . About Five And One Half Furlongs. (Turf) (Rail at 16 Feet)

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Special Forces (KY)	[ ]	2/C	L	B J Hernandez, Jr.	120	M E Casse	5/2
1A	4	Royal Creed (KY)	[ ]	2/C	L	C J Lanerie	120	M E Casse	5/2
2	2	Seauxtale (KY)	[ ]	2/C	L	J Graham	120	R Moquett	20/1
3	3	Run Your Race (IL)	[ ]	2/C	L	E Morales	1155	M Lovell	15/1
4	5	Zip Your Lip (KY)	[ ]	2/C	L	C J Hernandez	120	D J Viator	12/1
5	6	War Tom (KY)	[ ]	2/C	L	R Albarado	120	T M Amoss	9/2
6	7	Fascilitator (KY)	[ ]	2/C	L	F Geroux	120	S M Asmussen	2/1
7	8	Savage Nation (FL)	[ ]	2/C	L	C A Emigh	120	T J Cooper	15/1
8	9	Caymans Cobra (KY)	[ ]	2/C	L1	G Saez	120	W B Calhoun	12/1
9	10	Bold Bulldog (TX)	[ ]	2/G	L	J Theriot	120	T A Norris	20/1
10	11	Morethanfishin (KY)	[ ]	2/C	L1	M Mena	120	S B Flint	10/1
Also Eligibles:
11	12	Zero Gravity (FL) (MTO)	[ ]	2/C	L1	A Beschizza	120	J Sharp	6/1

A – Coupled Entries – 1 – Special Forces, 1A – Royal Creed

Owners: 1 – Barber, Gary and Oxley, John C.; 1A – John C. Oxley; 2 – Southern Springs Stables (Ron Moquett) and William S. Sparks; 3 – The Farm on 4, LLC (Thomas P. Rinaudo); 4 – Hooties Racing, LLC (Mark Moore) and WSS Consulting, LLC (William Simon); 5 – G M B Racing (Gayle Benson); 6 -Winchell Thoroughbreds, LLC (Joan & Ron Winchell); 7 – Thomas J. Cooper; 8 – Cobra Cooper Racing, LLC (Edwin L. Cooper); 9 – Michael Powers; 10 – Whispering Oaks Farm, LLC (Carrol Castille); 11 – Barry & Joni Butzow

Breeders: 1 – Machmer Hall, Carrie Brogden &Craig Brogden; 1A – Bell Tower Thoroughbreds; 2 – Fletcher Gray & Carolyn Gray; 3 – Barney Gallagher & Anne Gallagher; 4 – Mike C. Abraham; 5 – Paget Bloodstock & Galtee Bloodstock; 6 – Martha Buckner; 7 – Get Away Farm; 8 – Douglas Arnold; 9 – Eureka Thoroughbred Farm; 10 – George Krikorian; 11 – Peter Berglar

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Candy Ride (ARG) – Special Me , by Unbridled’s Song ; 1A – Jimmy Creed – Chitka , by Jade Hunter ; 2 – Tale of the Cat – Seauxbelle , by Dynaformer ; 3 – Mizzen Mast – Bella Cardella , by Hard Spun ; 4 – City Zip – Art of the Hunt , by Lion Hearted ; 5 -Declaration of War – Quite Honestly , by Lion Heart ; 6 – The Factor – Fiscal Policy , by Wildcat Heir ; 7 – Two Step Salsa – Tacky Image , by Halo’s Image ; 8 – Super Saver – Gold Glimmer , by Smart Strike ; 9 – Oratory – Seeking Heaven , by Petionville ; 10 – Tale of the Cat – Divine Lady , by Kris S. ; 11 – Orb – Freedom Rings , by Proud Citizen ;

Sire of Special Forces standing at Lane’s End

Sire of Seauxtale standing at Ashford Stud

Sire of War Tom standing at Ashford Stud

Sire of Fascilitator standing at Lane’s End

Sire of Morethanfishin standing at Ashford Stud

Equipment Changes: 6 – War Tom – Blinkers On

My Selections

1-Special Forces-part of entry my choice in a promising heat

2-Facilitator-would be no surprise in here with best effort

3-War Tom-contention for top spot also includes this one

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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 ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING $17,500

Purse $43,000. (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 Or Claiming Price $17,500. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winnersOf Two Races At A Mile Or Over Since October 7 Allowed 2 Lbs. One such race since then Allowed 4 Lbs. Claiming Price $17,500 (Races Where Entered For $12,500 Or Less Not Considered In Allowances). One Mile And Seventy Yards.

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Wicked Lick (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	$0	C J Lanerie	117	B P Walsh	3/1
2	2	C Islandsurprise (KY)	[ ]	5/M	L	$0	M Pedroza	120	M R Scherer	9/2
3	3	Miss Gracer (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	$0	J Bravo	117	M Stidham	7/2
4	4	Play the Break (VA)	[ ]	5/M	L	$0	F Geroux	122	A O Montano, Sr.	5/1
5	5	Yours and Mine (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	$0	S Doyle	117	D Schmidt	10/1
6	6	Economies of Scale (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	$0	M Mena	119	A M Stall, Jr.	5/2

Owners: 1 – Lee Mauberret; 2 – Dan Lynch, Ken Sentel & Merrill R. Scherer; 3 – DARRS, Inc. (David A. Ross) & Beatson Stable (William Beatson); 4 -Juan Munoz Cano; 5 – Whitney J. Zeringue; 6 – Klaravich Stables, Inc. (S. Klarman) & William H. Lawrence

Breeders: 1 – Lee P. Mauberret; 2 – Jack Mandato; 3 – Candyland Farm; 4 – Carol Holden; 5 – Elm Tree Farm, LLC; 6 – George Krikorian

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Maclean’s Music – Here Music , by Dehere ; 2 – Badge of Silver – Larue , by Menifee ; 3 – Uncle Mo – Ten Halos , by Marquetry ; 4 – Pleasantly Perfect – Swans Nest , by With Approval ; 5 – Colonel John – Thine , by Pulpit ; 6 – Congrats – Wicked Delight , byCarson City ;

Sire of Miss Gracer standing at Ashford Stud

My Selections

1-Wicked Luck-edge in a close one to call

2-Economics of Scale-also like this one too

3-Miss Gracer-another who could have a say so

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RACE 8 – POST TIME – 4:35 PM

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PPS & SELECTIONS

PP (RACE 8)

Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta Daily Double

Fair Grounds CLAIMING $17,500 – $15,000

Purse $21,000. (Includes $4,000 – Other Sources) (Plus $3,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For Fillies And Mares Three Years Old And Upward. Three Year Olds, 122 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of Two Races Since October 7 Allowed 2 Lbs. A race since then Allowed 4 Lbs. Claiming Price $17,500, For Each $500 To $15,000 1 lb. (Races Where Entered For $12,500 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 16 Feet)

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Mill Falls (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L	$17,500	A Green	115	J O Duhon	20/1
2	2	Gagaoveryou (KY)	[ ]	6/M	L	$17,500	R Albarado	120	T M Amoss	3/1
3	3	Tough Kicks (LA)	[ ]	5/M	L	$15,000	J Riquelme	112	J C Pastor	10/1
4	4	Shaboom (MN)	[ ]	5/M	L	$17,500	M Pedroza	120	H H Robertson	8/1
5	5	Angie’s Prim Lady (FL)	[ ]	6/M	L	$17,500	M Mena	120	E J Johnston	8/1
6	6	Angelic Score (KY)	[ ]	7/M	L	$15,000	C Sutherland	115	K M Mordenti	20/1
7	7	Miracles Yankee (LA)	[ ]	5/M	L	$15,000	R Hisby	112	B A Brinkman	20/1
8	8	Vadoma (LA)	[ ]	5/M	L	$16,500	B J Hernandez, Jr.	115	M G Nicks	30/1
9	9	Mink Coat Mimi (LA)	[ ]	4/F	L	$15,000	C A Emigh	112	D Plaisance	30/1
10	10	Previous Honor (PA)	[ ]	8/M	L	$15,000	F Geroux	115	S M Asmussen	4/1
11	11	Fancy Madelyn (LA)	[ ]	6/M	L	$17,500	M Murrill	117	M G Nicks	9/2
12	12	Lu Sea (FL)	[ ]	4/F	L	$17,500	C J Hernandez	120	E Rodriguez	8/1
Also Eligibles:
13	13	Mi Fiori (KY) (MTO)	[ ]	5/M	L	$17,500	J Valdivia, Jr.	120	R Faucheux	8/1
14	14	Suppose So (LA) (MTO)	[ ]	4/F	L	$17,500	C J Hernandez	117	K Broberg	6/1

Owners: 1 – Bobby Salome; 2 – Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc. (Richard & Karen Papiese); 3 – Joe Lynn Williams; 4 – Dorothy Erban; 5 – Edward Johnston Racing Stables, Inc., Zacney, Charles J. and Brinson, Vernon; 6 – Gerald & Brody Veal; 7 – Brett A. Brinkman & Ronald J. Magnon; 8 – Mike & Connie R. Norris; 9 – William Vaughn; 10 – Steven M. Asmussen; 11 – David T. Rogers; 12 – Ismael Thoroughbreds, LLC (Ismael Segoviano); 13 – Single Malt Stables LLC (Ralph Cox); 14 – Jerry T. & Terry K. Wheeler

Breeders: 1 – James Lisowsky; 2 – Savannah DeHaven; 3 – L. H. Dunham Jr.; 4 – Dorothy Erban; 5 – Janet Erwin; 6 – Mary Skinner & A. T. Skinner; 7 – James Ronald Magnon; 8 – Main Street Thoroughbred Group, LLC. &Heartlines Horse Ranch, LP; 9 – Oak Tree Stables, LLC; 10 – Pewter Stable; 11 – Gerald Averett Sr.; 12 – William Cauchi; 13 – Highclere; 14 – J. Adcock & Hume Wornall

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Interactif – Ginandjerri , by Defrere ; 2 – Zensational – Eau de Vie , by Hennessy ; 3 – Good and Tough – Kicks, by Honour and Glory ; 4 – U S Ranger – Chasin Mason , by Barkerville ; 5 – With Distinction – Optime’ , by Yes It’s True ; 6 – Even the Score – T. Lucy Flyer , by Carson City ; 7 – Yankee Gentleman – Expect Miracles , by Valid Expectations ; 8 – Maverick – Dust Devil David , by Devil His Due ; 9 -Exchange Rate – Win for Stacy , by Marquetry ; 10 – Congressionalhonor – Previous Selection , by Tank’s Number ; 11 – My Friend Max – Fancy Dealer , by Barberstown ; 12 – Ruler’s Court – Go Go Gumbo , by Storm and a Half ; 13 – Congrats – Shoo In , by Dynaformer ; 14 – Tale of Ekati – Western Sweep , by Western Expression ;

My Selections

1-Fancy Madelyn-edge in a mad scramble

2-Previous Honor-also has a big chance 

3-Lu Sea-post tough but also has a shot 

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RACE 9 – POST TIME – 5:05 PM

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PPS & SELECTIONS

PP (RACE 9)

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

Fair Grounds MAIDEN CLAIMING $25,000 – $20,000

Purse $18,000. (Includes $8,000 – Other Sources). For Accredited La Bred Maidens, Fillies Two Years Old. Weight, 120 Lbs. Claiming Price $25,000, For Each $2,500 To $20,000 1 lb. Six Furlongs.

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Avas Discreet Eyes (LA)	[ ]	2/F	L1	$25,000	M Murrill	120	D Schmidt	8/1
2	2	Baby B Gone (LA)	[ ]	2/F	L	$25,000	R Richard	120	C Harrison	10/1
3	3	My Nilla (LA)	[ ]	2/F	L	$20,000	R Hisby	118	F D Pitzer	6/1
4	4	Hot Melissa (LA)	[ ]	2/F	L	$25,000	C J Hernandez	120	N Leggio	8/1
5	5	Girl Thirsty (LA)	[ ]	2/F	L1	$25,000	A Green	120	J E Hodges	12/1
6	6	Fuhr a Slam (LA)	[ ]	2/F	L1	$25,000	C Sutherland	120	M R Scherer	8/1
7	7	Freda’s Smooth Air (LA)	[ ]	2/F	L	$25,000	M Pedroza	120	R Averett	6/1
8	8	Hannah Banana (LA)	[ ]	2/F	L1	$20,000	J Riquelme	118	M Marechal	12/1
9	9	Byanymeans (LA)	[ ]	2/F	L1	$25,000	M Mena	120	T M Amoss	3/1
10	10	Charlotte’s Wish (LA)	[ ]	2/F	L1	$25,000	F C Torres	120	S J Ducoing	10/1
11	11	Paloma Belle (LA)	[ ]	2/F	L	$25,000	R Albarado	120	G Delahoussaye	10/1

Owners: 1 – Denise Schmidt and Terry Gaffney; 2 – Bienvenu Racing (Ellis Bienvenu); 3 – Floyd D. Pitzer; 4 – Ronald Webb; 5 – Robert Stockett; 6 -Merrill R. Scherer & Dan Lynch; 7 – W. J. Cameron; 8 – Merlin Marechal; 9 – Maggi Moss; 10 – Valene Farms (John & Murray Valene); 11 – Mike Herman and Jon Cimo

Breeders: 1 – Perry Segura; 2 – Spendthrift Farm, LLC; 3 – Floyd Pitzer & Renee Pitzer; 4 – Ronald P. Webb; 5 – Robert Stockett; 6 – Perry Segura; 7 – W. J. Cameron; 8 – Half Moon Stables, LLC; 9 – 4 M Ranch & Riopelle Ranch; 10 – Royal B. Kraft Sr.; 11 – David N. Meche & Judice Farm Inc.

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Discreet Cat – Cat Eyes , by Devil His Due ; 2 – Flashpoint – Jonathan’s Girl , by Closing Argument ; 3 – My Pal Charlie – Vanilla Whirl , by Island Whirl ; 4 – Mass Media – Hot Talent , by Alphabet Soup ; 5 – Stay Thirsty – Perthshire , by Subordination ; 6 -Langfuhr – Heaven’s Slam , by Grand Slam ; 7 – Smooth Air – Julia’s Child , by D’Accord ; 8 – Salute the Sarge – R Indy Anna , by Olmodavor ; 9 – Take Charge Indy – Nicole’s Wildcat , by D’wildcat ; 10 – Tight Grip – Catch the Buss , by Malabar Gold ; 11 – Songandaprayer – Double Stuff , by Double Honor ;

Sire of Fuhr a Slam standing at Lanes End

My Selections

1-My Nilla-edge in a close finale

2-Byanymeans-has a good chance

3-Freda’s Smooth Air-also can impact

That will do it for my look at the Thursday slate of races. If you head out to the track, bundle up! It will be rainy and cold. I will be back to preview the Friday card so until then as always may your winners be plentiful and your wallets be fat.

Sunday’s Results

Wins-3/9      Season-22/85

ITM’s-5/9     Season-43/85