Magic Man’s Thursday Preview From the Fair Grounds

Before I preview this week of racing, I must note that I did not get a chance to preview Champions Day last week. You can thank the snow that hit last week for that. It knocked out my internet capabilities which again left me unable to do my daily duties. But I am ready to resume my duties and pick winners. Here now is my look at how I see the Thursday card playing out.

Fair Grounds

December 14, 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 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 Two Races Since June 14, 2017. Three Year Olds, 122 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of A Race Since November 14 Allowed 3 Lbs. Claiming Price $5,000(Races Where Entered For $4,000 Or Less Not Considered In Eligibility And Allowances). Six Furlongs.

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Starship Journey (KY)	[ ]	6/M	L	$5,000	G Saez	121	J Steffee	9/2
2	2	Beauley (LA)	[ ]	5/M	L	$5,000	R Hisby	118	D R Caldwell	12/1
3	3	White Oak Swamp (LA)	[ ]	5/M	L	$5,000	M Murrill	118	J M Foster	3/1
4	4	Little Lola (LA)	[ ]	9/M	L	$5,000	J Graham	118	G J Husak	10/1
5	5	Open Interest (LA)	[ ]	4/F	L	$5,000	A Green	121	S Duke	4/1
6	6	Express Yourself (IN)	[ ]	5/M	L	$5,000	M Pedroza	121	M Holland	12/1
7	7	Shatorah (LA)	[ ]	5/M	L	$5,000	C Bonilla	1135	F Pennino	8/1
8	8	Diva’s Ransom (LA)	[ ]	4/F	L	$5,000	J Riquelme	118	C Dandridge Jr.	7/2

Owners: 1 – Jed Steffee; 2 – Double Dam Farm, LLC (Delmar R. Caldwell); 3 – Sheila D. Johnson; 4 – Gary Bievenue; 5 – Steven Duke; 6 – Mervin Holland; 7 – Michelle Pennino; 8 – Pendleton W. Larsen, Jr.

Breeders: 1 – Witer Ledesma; 2 – Delmar R. Caldwell; 3 – Tigertail Ranch; 4 – SMB Corporation; 5 – Northpointe Thoroughbreds; 6 – Ed Wright Cattle Co.; 7 – Vic Carlson; 8 – Becky Winemiller

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Keyed Entry – Dreaming Prayers , by Songandaprayer ; 2 – Malibu Wesley – Belek’s Beauty , by Belek ; 3 -Lone Star Special – Black Garter , by Black Minnaloushe ; 4 – Time Bandit – Sammy Moonammy , by Migrating Moon ; 5 – Ide – Louisiana Lace , byCuvee ; 6 – Unbridled Express – Queen’s Dynasty , by Mecke ; 7 – Musket Man – Rangey Lil , by Lion Heart ; 8 – Regal Ransom – Wine Diva , by Pine Bluff ;

Equipment Changes: 3 – White Oak Swamp – Blinkers On

My Selections

1-White Oak Swamp-slight lean in a compact opener

2-Diva’s Ransom-logically placed and can also win

3-Starship Journey-this one seems like a contender

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 $24,000. (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 14, 2017. Three Year Olds, 122 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of Two Races Since October 14 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). (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 25 Feet)

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Cape Race (ON)	[ ]	8/G	L	$25,000	C J Hernandez	120	S J Ducoing	3/1
2	2	All Dat Brees (LA)	[ ]	7/G	L	$20,000	E Morales	1085	T W Vance	8/1
3	3	Modern Medicine (KY)	[ ]	5/G	L	$25,000	C Sutherland	120	G M Scherer	9/2
4	4	Bluegrass Bronco (KY)	[ ]	5/G	L	$20,000	C J Lanerie	116	K Broberg	8/1
5	5	Whiskey Bravo (FL)	[ ]	7/G	L	$25,000	F Geroux	120	C A Richards	7/2
6	6	Fuhrious Warrior (KY)	[ ]	5/G	L	$20,000	M Mena	116	J Blair	15/1
7	7	Demands Attention (FL)	[ ]	3/G	L	$25,000	J Graham	118	B Combs	10/1
8	8	Why It’s True (LA)	[ ]	7/G	L	$25,000	S Bridgmohan	117	L Thomas	10/1
9	9	Fleetway (ON)	[ ]	3/C	L	$25,000	R Albarado	118	J M Cowan	10/1
10	10	Johnny Obvious (FL)	[ ]	3/G	L	$25,000	M Pedroza	118	R Moquett	12/1
Also Eligibles:
11	11	Charming Deputy (KY) (MTO)	[ ]	4/G	L	$25,000	M Murrill	120	J Haran	5/1

Owners: 1 – Sturges J. Ducoing; 2 – Terry McBride; 3 – Last Call Racing (Tim Fella); 4 – End Zone Athletics, Inc. (Karl Broberg & Matt Johanson); 5 -Courtney Barousse; 6 – William C. Martin; 7 – Jan Martin; 8 – Elite Thoroughbred Racing, LLC (Michele Rodriguez); 9 – Ragnar Korthase; 10 – Southern Springs Stables (Ron Moquett); 11 – Haran Thoroughbreds (John Haran)

Breeders: 1 – Sam-Son Farm; 2 – Divine Equine, LLC; 3 – Last Call Racing; 4 – McKnight Thoroughbreds LLC; 5 – France Weiner & Irwin J. Weiner; 6 – Woodford Thoroughbreds; 7 – Kelly Warhurst; 8 – Michele R. Rodriguez; 9 – James A. Everatt, Janeane A. Everatt &J. Arika Everatt-Meeuse; 10 – Brent Fernung & Crystal Fernung; 11 – University of Kentucky

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Stormy Atlantic – Seeking the Ring , by Seeking the Gold ; 2 – Ide – Isla Contadora , by War Chant ; 3 -Thunder Gulch – Apical , by Belong to Me ; 4 – Bluegrass Cat – Chitka , by Jade Hunter ; 5 – Fusaichi Pegasus – Lovely Dream , by Freud ; 6 – Langfuhr -Bodhavista , by Pass the Tab ; 7 – Telling – Legacy’s Silver , by Robyn Dancer ; 8 – Yes It’s True – Why the Wind , by Miswaki ; 9 – Creative Cause -Joyce Jenkins , by Afleet Alex ; 10 – Wildcat Heir – Lanzada’s Sonata , by Lord Carson ; 11 – Neko Bay – Rebina Lake , by Salt Lake ;

Sire of Fuhrious Warrior standing at Lanes End

My Selections

1-Modern Medicine-leaning this way in a wide open heat

2-Cape Race-figures to be very much in the hunt here

3-Bluegrass Bronco-price play is capable on his best

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 $5,000

Purse $16,000. (Includes $8,000 – Other Sources). For Accredited La Bred Three Year Olds And Upward Which Have Never Won Four Races Or Which Have Not Won Two Races Since June 14, 2017. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of A Race At A Mile Or Over Since November 14 Allowed 2 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	Grace’s Bandit (LA)	[ ]	7/G	L	$5,000	O Martinez	122	P E Gregoire	7/2
2	2	Yonadixie (LA)	[ ]	7/G	L	$5,000	J Theriot	122	S Breaux	6/1
3	3	Trim Down (LA)	[ ]	6/G	L	$5,000	R Albarado	122	D J Viator	8/1
4	4	Hula Pie (LA)	[ ]	8/G	L	$5,000	M Murrill	122	J M Foster	9/2
5	5	Lip Service (LA)	[ ]	4/G	L	$5,000	E Morales	1175	L J Cuccia	5/1
6	6	Kayne’spotofgold (LA)	[ ]	5/G	L	$5,000	A Green	122	A Balderas	6/1
7	7	Shedrow Cocktails (LA)	[ ]	5/G	L	$5,000	C J Hernandez	122	G Perron	5/1
8	8	Bold Legion (LA)	[ ]	5/G	L	$5,000	M Pedroza	122	J C Pastor	20/1
9	9	Crider Cash (LA)	[ ]	4/G	L	$5,000	J Riquelme	122	G J Husak	15/1

Owners: 1 – Belinda S. Duron; 2 – John Luck; 3 – Dwight J. Viator; 4 – Elmo Day & Joseph M. Foster; 5 – Wildcat Racing Stables, Inc. (Edna Carden & Estate of C. Carden); 6 – Alfonso Balderas; 7 – Gerard Perron; 8 – Vick Gross; 9 – Gary Bienvenu

Breeders: 1 – Gerald L. Averett; 2 – John Luck; 3 – Dwight Viator; 4 – Dr. Thomas Croley; 5 – Suemoe Enterprises, LLC; 6 – Joe Balderas; 7 – Lora Pitre & Jack Bamburg; 8 – Daniel R. Chicola; 9 – Linda P. Sebastien

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Time Bandit – By Grace , by Storm Boot ; 2 – Yonaguska – Shes Dixies Eskimo , by Eskimo ; 3 – Royal Strand (IRE) – Summer Style , by Bag ; 4 – Snuck In – Windy Account , by Top Account ; 5 – Lion Tamer – Royal Sweep , by End Sweep ; 6 – Hyte Regency -Somesundaymorning , by Boone’s Mill ; 7 – Orthodox – Edacious Reality , by Eddington ; 8 – Legion Field – She’s a Sweetheart , by Go for Gin ; 9 -Crider – All My Cash , by Honour and Glory ;

My Selections

1-Hula Pie-edge in a puzzling heat

2-Shedrow Cocktails-could factor

3-Yonadixie-another who can impact

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 STARTER OPTIONAL CLAIMING $10,000 – $5,000

Purse $18,000. (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 Started For A Claiming Price Of $5,000 Or Less In 2016-2017 Or Claiming Price $10,000. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of Two Races At A Mile Or Over On The Turf Since October 14 Allowed 2 Lbs. One such race since then Allowed 4 Lbs. Claiming Price $10,000. (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 25 Feet)

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	2	Sage’s Epiphany (KY)	[ ]	4/F	L	C J Hernandez	120	K Broberg	9/2
2	3	Wildwood Scat (KY)	[ ]	4/F	L	J Valdivia, Jr.	120	S Becker	4/1
2B	7	St. Louis City (FL)	[ ]	8/M	L	C A Emigh	124	S Becker	4/1
3	1	Saint Mamie (CA)	[ ]	5/M	L	J Gilligan	120	G E Brooks	7/2
4	4	Castle Zip (LA)	[ ]	6/M	L	F Geroux	117	A Landry	8/1
5	5	Havinfunyet (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	C Sutherland	117	C A Richards	10/1
6	6	Flashy Shoes (LA)	[ ]	5/M	L	M Murrill	117	S Breaux	12/1
7	8	Harbor Jedi (KY)	[ ]	4/F	L	B J Hernandez, Jr.	120	K G Bourgeois	8/1
8	9	Yooou Den (FL)	[ ]	5/M	L	A Beschizza	120	J Sharp	5/1
9	10	Candi’s Kitten (LA)	[ ]	9/M	L	E M Murray	1125	B Burkes	20/1
10	11	Forgotten (LA)	[ ]	5/M	L	M Pedroza	117	K L Hargrave	12/1
Also Eligibles:
1A	12	Onemorefastdance (OK)	[ ]	6/M	L	C J Hernandez	122	K Broberg	9/2
11	13	Castiel’s Angel (KY) (MTO)	[ ]	4/F	L	M Murrill	120	J Haran	6/1

A – Coupled Entries – 1 – Sage’s Epiphany, 1A – Onemorefastdance B – Coupled Entries – 2 – Wildwood Scat, 2B – St. Louis City

Owners: 1 – Raymond Todd White & Gary Clare; 2 – William Stiritz; 2B – William Stiritz; 3 – James C. Wolf; 4 – Danny M. & Donna B. Brown; 5 – Cynthia A. Sharp and Corale A. Richards; 6 – Joe Agular; 7 – Troy Williams; 8 – Fionn MacCumhal Racing (Harry Bruns, Doug Miller, et al); 9 – Bobby Burkes; 10 – Patricia Harden and Randall Hargrave; 1A – Raymond Todd White & Duane Coker; 11 – Haran Thoroughbreds (John Haran)

Breeders: 1 – Candy Meadows LLC & McNeill Stables LLC; 2 – Fred W. Hertrich III & John D. Fielding; 2B – University of Florida Foundation; 3 – Donald R. Dizney; 4 – Danny M. Brown & Donna B. Brown; 5 – Alberta Davies; 6 – J. Adcock; 7 – Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc.; 8 – Janis Cross Cubbage; 9 – B. Wayne Hughes; 10 – Marc Winston & Jill Winston; 1A – John M. Lowder; 11 – J. Roger Jones III

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Hat Trick (JPN) – Formal Miss , by Formal Dinner ; 2 – Scat Daddy – Speak Freely , by El Prado (IRE) ; 2B -City Place – Keikik , by Aloha Prospector ; 3 – Unusual Heat – Silver Lining , by Runaway Groom ; 4 – Castle Berry Road – Go Zippy Go , by Vilzak ; 5 -Paddy O’Prado – Reverently , by Pulpit ; 6 – Lydgate – Intractabie , by Sandpit (BRZ) ; 7 – Hold Me Back – Jeddah Harbor , by Boston Harbor ; 8 – Kiss the Kid – Carolina Girl , by Lion Hearted ; 9 – Osidy – Heavenly Psalm , by Distorted Humor ; 10 – Brahms – La Recherche , by Sky Classic ; 1A – Brego -I Knew You When , by J. P. Brother ; 11 – Eddington – Miss Belga Bound , by Boundary ;

My Selections

1-Sage’s Epiphany-edge in a close one 

2-Yooou Den-merits a long look here

3-Harbor Jedi-price play can fire big 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 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 June 14, 2017. Three Year Olds, 122 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of A Race Since November 14 Allowed 3 Lbs. Claiming Price $5,000. Six 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	118	K Broberg	4/1
1A	8	Dubai Kowboy (IA)	[ ]	5/G	L	$5,000	C J Hernandez	121	K Broberg	4/1
2	3	Couragous Chris (KY)	[ ]	4/C	L	$5,000	J Gilligan	121	A F Rini	9/2
2B	6	Tale of Beaucette (KY)	[ ]	5/G	L	$5,000	J Gilligan	121	A F Rini	9/2
3	4	Pea Shooter Pro (KY)	[ ]	5/H	L	$5,000	A Beschizza	121	J Sharp	7/2
3C	10	Classic Salsa (FL)	[ ]	6/H	L	$5,000	E Morales	1165	J Sharp	7/2
4	1	Freakonthelead (LA)	[ ]	3/G	L	$5,000	C J Lanerie	116	S B Flint	9/2
5	5	One Eyed Candyride (KY)	[ ]	5/G	L	$5,000	C D Lugo	121	J Gomez	15/1
6	7	Gray Ransom (KY)	[ ]	3/G	L	$5,000	J Riquelme	122	G J Husak	5/1
7	9	Troubled Waters (KY)	[ ]	6/G	L	$5,000	M Murrill	121	G E Brooks	10/1
8	11	Champagne Tony (IL)	[ ]	8/G	L	$5,000	M Pedroza	121	J Haran	6/1

A – Coupled Entries – 1 – Smoothmoney, 1A – Dubai Kowboy B – Coupled Entries – 2 – Couragous Chris, 2B – Tale of Beaucette C – Coupled Entries – 3 – Pea Shooter Pro, 3C – Classic Salsa

Owners: 1 – End Zone Athletics, Inc. (Karl Broberg & Matt Johanson); 1A – End Zone Athletics, Inc. (Karl Broberg & Matt Johanson); 2 – Loooch Racing Stables, Inc. (Ronald Paolucci); 2B – Loooch Racing Stables, Inc. (Ronald Paolucci); 3 – Joseph E. Besecker; 3C – Joseph E. Besecker; 4 – Whispering Oaks Farm, LLC (Carrol Castille); 5 – Jorge Gomez; 6 – Gary Bienvenu; 7 – R. Larry Johnson; 8 – Clabar Mor Stables LLC (Mike Ryan) and Haran Thoroughbreds LLC (John Haran)

Breeders: 1 – Ray Whitley & Sharon Barker; 1A – Donald L. Downing; 2 – Upson Downs Farm; 2B – Charles Fipke; 3 – Joe Novogratz; 3C – McFarland Farm, Inc.; 4 – Carrol J. Castille; 5 – Hill ‘n’ Dale Equine Holdings, Inc. &Gaines-Gentry Thoroughbreds, LLC; 6 – Gregory W. Roberts, Stelly Stables,LLC, Rimer Reason Farm & Kathry; 7 – Larry Johnson; 8 – Mike Ryan & John Haran

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Smooth Air – Moneyinmywranglers , by Proud Halo ; 1A – Kodiak Kowboy – Dubit , by E Dubai ; 2 – Flatter -Perpetual Light , by Sunny’s Halo ; 2B – Tale of Ekati – Beaucette , by Mr. Prospector ; 3 – Candy Ride (ARG) – Pro Pink , by Touch Gold ; 3C – Two Step Salsa – Wildcat Affair , by Wildcat Heir ; 4 – Run Production – Always On Top , by Always a Classic ; 5 – Candy Ride (ARG) – More Happy , by Vindication; 6 – U S Ranger – Queen’s Song , by Unbridled’s Song ; 7 – Giant’s Causeway – Sincerely , by Meadowlake ; 8 – Shore Breeze – Big Nose Betty , byCherokee Saga ;

Sire of Pea Shooter Pro standing at Lane’s End

Sire of One Eyed Candyride standing at Lane’s End

My Selections

1-Freakonthelead-edge in a tough one to figure

2-Smoothmoney-should be in the mix with these

3-Pea Shooter Pro-another who can impact

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 MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT

Purse $38,000. (Includes $4,000 – Other Sources) (Plus $4,000 – ALBSS-Accredited LA Bred Slot Supplement). For 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 $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 25 Feet)

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Sandstorm (KY)	[ ]	4/F	L	G Saez	124	P J McGee	6/1
2	2	Chris Cove Town (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	J Bravo	122	S M Asmussen	8/1
3	3	Naples Mist (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	M Mena	122	A M Stall, Jr.	9/2
4	4	Proud Talike (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L1	A Beschizza	122	M E Casse	8/1
5	5	Amen Sista (ON)	[ ]	3/F	L	R Albarado	122	C Davis	12/1
6	6	Golden Amber (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	S Bridgmohan	122	B H Cox	4/1
7	7	Malibu Royalty (KY)	[ ]	4/F	L	M Murrill	124	C Davis	10/1
8	8	Feelin Foxie (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	C J Lanerie	122	T F Proctor	6/1
9	9	Mix and Mingle (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L1	J Gilligan	122	M Stidham	6/1
10	10	To Be Famous (KY)	[ ]	3/F	L	J Valdivia, Jr.	122	M Sancal	10/1
Also Eligibles:
1A	12	Silver Soiree (KY) (MTO)	[ ]	3/F	L	G Saez	122	P J McGee	6/1
11	11	Mystic Magnolia (FL) (MTO)	[ ]	3/F	L	C J Hernandez	122	L G Gabriel, Jr.	12/1

A – Coupled Entries – 1 – Sandstorm, 1A – Silver Soiree

Owners: 1 – Jay Em Ess Stable (Samantha Siegel); 2 – Charles E. Fipke; 3 – Edward A. Cox, Jr.; 4 – Robert E. Masterson; 5 – Town and Country Racing, LLC (Kiki Courtelis); 6 – Tracy Farmer; 7 – Gary Broad; 8 – Heider Family Stables, LLC (Scott Heider); 9 – Mt. Brilliant Farm, LLC (H. Greg Goodman); 10 – Fedai Kahraman; 1A – Jay Em Ess Stable (Samantha Siegel); 11 – Jay & Joan Janssen

Breeders: 1 – John Liviakis; 2 – Charles Fipke; 3 – Edward A. Cox Jr.; 4 – Robert Masterson & Joan Masterson; 5 – Rod Ferguson Farms Ltd.; 6 – Hart Farm; 7 – Irving Cowan; 8 – Scott C. Heider & John B. Conway; 9 – Mt. Brilliant Farm LLC; 10 – Bell Tower Thoroughbreds; 1A – Warrender Associates; 11 – Bulldog Racing

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Stormy Atlantic – Desert Flight , by Maria’s Mon ; 2 – Jersey Town – Christmas Cove , by More Than Ready ; 3 – Medaglia d’Oro – Glacken’s Gal , by Smoke Glacken ; 4 – Proud Citizen – Talike Me , by Military ; 5 – Street Cry (IRE) – Pinafores Pride , by Saint Ballado ; 6 – Gemologist – Miz United States , by Valid Appeal ; 7 – Malibu Moon – Royal Fortune , by Giant’s Causeway ; 8 – City Zip – Solo Survivor , byPleasant Tap ; 9 – Jump Start – Senorita Margarita , by Elusive Quality ; 10 – Tiznow – Stoic , by Forestry ; 1A – Tapizar – Argent Affair , by Black Tie Affair (IRE) ; 11 – First Dude – Magnolia’s Sister , by Rizzi ;

My Selections

1-Golden Amber-figures best in a close heat

2-Sandstorm-overlay has a good shot in here

3-Feelin Foxie-another one who is capable too

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

Purse $43,000. (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 Two Races. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of A Race At A Mile Or Over Since November 14 Allowed 3 Lbs. (Races Where Entered For $25,000 Or Less Not Considered In Allowances). One Mile And Seventy Yards.

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	Sean (LA)	[ ]	3/G	L	J Valdivia, Jr.	118	S Gelner	5/1
2	2	Beau Rouge (LA)	[ ]	4/C		C Bonilla	1165	P B Gary	20/1
3	3	Hideaway Hero (LA)	[ ]	3/G	L	C J Lanerie	118	L G Gabriel, Jr.	4/1
4	4	Morning Mischief (LA)	[ ]	3/G	L	F Geroux	118	G M Scherer	5/1
5	5	Whathadhappenwuz (LA)	[ ]	4/G	L	E Morales	1165	J Gomez	12/1
6	6	Zenucci (LA)	[ ]	3/G	L	C Sutherland	118	K M Mordenti	9/2
7	7	Sheer Mayhem (LA)	[ ]	3/C	L	S Bridgmohan	118	B H Cox	8/5

Owners: 1 – Oak Tree Stables, LLC (Bennett E. Powell); 2 – Paul Brent Gary; 3 – Diamond Racing, Inc. , Four Star Thunder Run, LLC and Janssen, Jay and Joan; 4 – Al Ulwelling, Bill Ulwelling, and Joe Johnson; 5 – Jorge Gomez; 6 – Kathleen M. Mordenti; 7 – Zayat Stables, LLC (Ahmed Zayat)

Breeders: 1 – Oak Tree Stables, LLC; 2 – Dexsan Stables, LLC; 3 – Cloyce C. Clark Jr.; 4 – David Meche & Perry Judice; 5 – Kelley Grappe; 6 – Rowell Farms, LLC; 7 – Orange Grove Thoroughbreds, Inc.

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – Greeley’s Galaxy – Pioneer Gal , by Pioneering ; 2 – Sightseeing – Havouimet , by Lac Ouimet ; 3 – Redding Colliery – Bel Air Kid , by Lemon Drop Kid ; 4 – Into Mischief – Morning Ridge , by Quaker Ridge ; 5 – Taste of Paradise – Flower Cat , by Storm Day ; 6 -Forefathers – Sweet Buddha , by Buddha ; 7 – Into Mischief – Star of Glory , by Unbridled ;

My Selections

1-Sheer Mayhem-looks too tough here

2-Morning Mischief-figures for exotics

3-Hideaway Hero-another who has a shot

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 CLAIMING $15,000 – $10,000

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 Two Races. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners of a race at a mile or over on the turf since November 14 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) (Rail at 25 Feet)

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	1	French Command (KY)	[ ]	3/G	L	$15,000	J Gilligan	118	M R Scherer	10/1
2	2	Disinclined (TX)	[ ]	3/G	L	$15,000	F Geroux	118	D Pish	5/1
3	3	Higher Factor (KY)	[ ]	3/G	L	$15,000	M Pedroza	118	N J Howard	12/1
4	4	Box Knife (KY)	[ ]	3/G	L	$15,000	A Beschizza	118	J O Duhon	15/1
5	5	Aviator Parks (KY)	[ ]	3/G	L	$15,000	D Cannon	118	D J Habeeb	12/1
6	6	Dattts Our Guy (KY)	[ ]	3/G	L	$15,000	C J Hernandez	118	E Bankston	12/1
7	7	Itsthebourbontalkn (KY)	[ ]	4/G	L	$15,000	J Theriot	121	K L Harris	7/2
8	8	Hoodue (LA)	[ ]	4/G	L	$15,000	J Graham	118	J E Hodges	15/1
9	9	Party Marty (IA)	[ ]	3/G	L	$15,000	J Riquelme	118	J Haran	10/1
10	10	Roar of the Lion (IL)	[ ]	4/G	L	$15,000	J Valdivia, Jr.	121	L J Roussel, III	4/1
11	11	Stolen Candy (KY)	[ ]	3/G	L	$15,000	M Mena	118	W B Calhoun	6/1
Also Eligibles:
12	12	Humor (KY)	[ ]	5/G	L	$15,000	C J Lanerie	121	C A Hartman	3/1
13	13	Hud (KY)	[ ]	3/G	L	$15,000	C Sutherland	118	N Leggio	10/1
14	14	Katy’s Cooper (FL)	[ ]	3/G	L	$15,000	B J Hernandez, Jr.	118	A McKeever	6/1
15	15	Keep It Up (FL)	[ ]	3/G	L	$15,000	M Murrill	118	T Morley	6/1

Owners: 1 – Dan Lynch, Ken Sentel & Merrill R. Scherer; 2 – Brant Schafer; 3 – Joseph Engelhart; 4 – Dream Walkin’ Farms, Inc. (Toby Covel); 5 – Jack Green, Joe Weiter & Donald J. Habeeb; 6 – Robert L. Persons and Earl C. Sanderson, Jr. LLC; 7 – Gillian & Kirk L. Harris; 8 – JSS, LLC (Julie C. Sankar); 9 – Haran Thoroughbreds (John Haran); 10 – Louie Roussel, III; 11 – Gorsky/Levy Racing, LLC (Bob Gorsky and Albert Levy); 12 – Joey Keith Davis; 13 – Glen C. Warren; 14 – Jack Garey; 15 – MMM Stables, LLC (Moroni Massino)

Breeders: 1 – Calumet Farm; 2 – Brant Schafer; 3 – Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC; 4 – Dream Walkin’ Farms, Inc.; 5 – Alexander-Groves Thoroughbreds; 6 – Dattt Farm, LLC; 7 – Dr. Patricia Ziefle; 8 – Julie C. Sankar; 9 – John F. Haran; 10 – Team Block; 11 – SF Bloodstock; 12 – Courtlandt Farm; 13 – Dr. Glen Warren; 14 – Linda Sims & Jack Garey; 15 – Quarter Pole Enterprises LLC &Angela Mellerick

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – War Chant – Padmore , by French Deputy ; 2 – Valid Expectations – Crepe Myrtle , by Purge ; 3 – The Factor -Zenith , by Roy ; 4 – Ice Box – Dagger , by Tactical Cat ; 5 – Flower Alley – Azurite , by Rock Hard Ten ; 6 – Harlan’s Holiday – Dattts Our Girl , by Thunder Gulch ; 7 – Tale of the Cat – Tri Delt Girl , by Sefapiano ; 8 – Due Date – Tanit , by Bluegrass Cat ; 9 – Shore Breeze – Bea Bertrand , by Bertrando ; 10 -Kitten’s Joy – Taxable Deduction , by Prized ; 11 – Sidney’s Candy – Unamused , by Street Sense ; 12 – Distorted Humor – Film Maker , by Dynaformer ; 13 – Cape Blanco (IRE) – Sarah Lane’s Oates , by Sunshine Forever ; 14 – Kantharos – Catriana Camille , by More Than Ready ; 15 – Put It Back – My Golden Quest , by Coronado’s Quest ;

Sire of Higher Factor standing at Lane’s End

My Selections

1-Disinclined-narrow choice in this one

2-Stolen Candy-figures to be there too

3-Datts Our Guy-long shot could contend

RACE 9 – POST TIME – 5:05 PM

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

Fair Grounds CLAIMING $5,000

Purse $14,000. (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 14 Allowed 3 Lbs. Claiming Price $5,000. Five And One Half Furlongs.

P#	PP	Horse	Virtual Stable	A/S	Med	Claim $	Jockey	Wgt	Trainer	M/L
1	9	Folsom Hanover (LA)	[ ]	6/M	L	$5,000	D Cannon	121	J Steffee	8/1
2	1	Thats Roger Song (LA)	[ ]	4/F	L	$5,000	C Bonilla	1165	K Thompson	6/1
3	2	Lil Miss Grey (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L	$5,000	C A Emigh	119	C Zenon	20/1
4	3	Carson’s Katie (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L	$5,000	J Riquelme	119	A Balderas	10/1
5	4	Little Miss Rebel (LA)	[ ]	4/F	L	$5,000	M Mena	121	P Mouton	6/1
6	5	Tattle Tail Sue (LA)	[ ]	4/F	L	$5,000	M Pedroza	121	M Antwine	8/1
7	6	Skipping Light (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L	$5,000	A Green	119	J E Hodges	9/2
8	7	Sea Strollin (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L	$5,000	J Gilligan	119	S B Flint	8/1
9	8	Good Call (LA)	[ ]	4/F	L	$5,000	S Bridgmohan	121	L Thomas	8/1
10	10	Belleofthebayou (LA)	[ ]	3/F	L	$5,000	E Morales	1145	K M Mordenti	20/1
11	11	Ms Brown Gravy (LA)	[ ]	4/F	L	$5,000	C J Hernandez	121	K Broberg	8/1
12	12	Roman Bird (LA)	[ ]	4/F	L	$5,000	R Hisby	121	S Ingram	8/1
Also Eligibles:
1A	13	Tossed Salad (LA)	[ ]	8/M	L	$5,000	D Cannon	121	J Steffee	8/1

A – Coupled Entries – 1 – Folsom Hanover, 1A – Tossed Salad

Owners: 1 – Jed Steffee; 2 – Kevin J. Thompson and Charles Hayden; 3 – Caroll Henry; 4 – Alfonso Balderas; 5 – Narcizo Reyes Velasquez; 6 – Michael Antwine; 7 – Phyllis J. Hodges; 8 – Whispering Oaks Farm, LLC (Carrol Castille); 9 – Elite Thoroughbred Racing, LLC (Michele Rodriguez); 10 – Mario Tovar; 11 – Brady Broussard & Overton P. Broussard; 12 – Bryant H. Prentice, III; 1A – Jed Steffee

Breeders: 1 – Jed Steffee; 2 – Keli E Hayden; 3 – Ben Glass & Marty Hughes; 4 – Star Valley Thoroughbreds; 5 – Rebecca Bynum; 6 – J. Adcock & Hume Wornall; 7 – Farrell T. Fresh & Lowell K. Roger; 8 – Carrol J. Castille; 9 – Michele Rodriguez; 10 – Len Z. Williams & John D. Barger; 11 – BCS Thoroughbreds LLC; 12 – Bryant Prentice III; 1A – Steffee Equine

Pedigrees (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire): 1 – My Pal Charlie – Bird’s Choice , by Thunder Gulch ; 2 – Roger That – Day Flower Song , by Storm Day ; 3 -Redding Colliery – How ’bout No , by Precise End ; 4 – Hyte Regency – Carson’s Twinkle , by Carson City ; 5 – High Cascade – Olemiss Rebel , by Sky Classic ; 6 – Tale of Ekati – Up We Go , by Waquoit ; 7 – Custom for Carlos – Light On Her Toes , by Skip Away ; 8 – Run Production – Almostastar , byAlmostashar ; 9 – Good and Tough – Key Approval , by With Approval ; 10 – Star Guitar – Stella Come Back , by All Gone ; 11 – Big Brown – Stellar Vision, by Pollard’s Vision ; 12 – Birdstone – Roman Socks , by Roman Ruler ; 1A – Doneraile Court – Soup’n Salad , by Top Account

My Selections

1-Little Miss Rebel-taking a stab with this one

2-Good Call-hunch that this one could surprise

3-Skipping Light-another who could win here

That will do it for my look at Thursday’s slate. I will be back to preview the Friday card.so until then as always may your winners be plentiful and your wallets be fat.

Season Stats

Wins-22/94

ITM’s-49/94