Today’s analysis.
1. 1m&70y; $21,000; opt clm; 4up
ORIZA set the pace and tired in stakes after winning his last three starts and being claimed in his last two. TAKIN’ THE BULLET chased the pace and tired in return to dirt and was claimed. TWILIGHT ROSS finished third in return to dirt and was claimed.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryno’s Homerun(L),119 | M Mena | 5-2-3 | Autrey | 2-1 |
| 2 | Zarrozzi(L),121 | R Eramia | 1-3-2 | Hodges | 8-1 |
| 3 | Twilight Ross(L),119 | C Lanerie | 3-2-6 | Desormeaux | 3-1 |
| 4 | Buck’s Revenge(L),123 | A Napravnik | 1-1-3 | Ducoing | 4-1 |
| 5 | Takin’ the Bullet(L),119 | S Bridgmohan | 8-7-6 | Richey | 6-1 |
| 6 | Oriza(L),121 | K Clark | 6-1-1 | Arceneaux | 9-2 |
2. 6f; $18,000; cl($5,000); 4up
CAPE SEATTLE drops to lowest claiming level of career after running evenly in an off the turf race. COUPLE OF HOURS has finished second this level in his last two starts. RICH ELM pressed the pace and tired to fourth in his last two starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenhouse Banker(L),120 | M Mena | 6-1-9 | Foley | 6-1 |
| 2 | Silent Count(L),117 | D Bourque | 3-3-10 | Richard | 8-1 |
| 3 | Rich Elm(L),120 | J Theriot | 4-4-5 | Calhoun | 7-2 |
| 4 | Musicmeister(L),115 | D Velazquez | 7-8-5 | Sibille | 30-1 |
| 5 | Step N It Up(L),120 | M St. Julien | 5-3-5 | McKinnell | 20-1 |
| 6 | House of Words(L),120 | J Graham | 9-7-10 | Springer | 5-1 |
| 7 | Couple of Hours(L),117 | K Clark | 2-2-4 | Desormeaux | 9-2 |
| 8 | Cape Seattle(L),120 | A Napravnik | 5-6-3 | Asmussen | 9-5 |
3. 1m&70y; $15,000; mdn cl($10,000); 3up
DAKOTA COMET closed to finish fourth at this distance and level last out. MR KISS UP had a troubled trip this level when returning to route. GENEROUS OFFER closed to finish fourth as the favorite this distance and level.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kellys Next Storm(L),119 | J Jacinto | 3-7-7 | Pitzer | 8-1 |
| 2 | Rocky Cascade(L),123 | T Agilar | 5-10-11 | Terre | 20-1 |
| 3 | Kisser’s Folly(L),118 | M Callaham | 7-6-8 | Frierson | 30-1 |
| 4 | Great Planet(L),119 | M St. Julien | 6-7-10 | Behler | 30-1 |
| 5 | Southern Fling(L),123 | J Graham | 2-5-7 | Meaux | 3-1 |
| 6 | C. McHale(L),119 | J Camejo | 9-12-12 | Morreale | 30-1 |
| 7 | Kasos Pride(L),123 | R Eramia | 3-5-6 | Ney | 9-2 |
| 8 | Pleasant Choice(L),123 | K Clark | 3-4-4 | Guidry | 7-2 |
| 9 | Snuck Three(L),123 | D Bourque | 10-5-12 | Faircloth | 30-1 |
| 10 | Excavator Boy(L),123 | J Theriot | 5-3-7 | Delahoussaye | 8-1 |
| 11 | Mr Kiss Up(L),114 | D Velazquez | 6-8-7 | Pennino | 15-1 |
| 12 | Generous Offer(L),119 | D Dugas | 4-2-3 | Toups | 6-1 |
| 13 | Dakota Comet(L),117 | J Camejo | 4-6-7 | Tamburello | 5-1 |
| 14 | Biloxi Storm(L),119 | M St. Julien | 6-6-5 | LeBlanc | 12-1 |
4. 5 1/2f(T); $29,000; mdn cl($30,000); 3YO
MIGHTYVILLE adds blinkers and comes in with a bullet work for turf debut after finishing third in both career starts. LONESOME DUCK closed to finish fourth in only start on turf. MEDIA CONTACT just missed by a neck in the slop.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonesinabox(L),120 | J Campbell | 5-3-x | Sider | 12-1 |
| 2 | Lonesome Duck(L),117 | T Agilar | 6-4-x | Richards | 12-1 |
| 3 | Mightyville(L),120 | S Bridgmohan | 3-3-x | Foley | 7-2 |
| 4 | River City Gem(L),120 | J Theriot | 5-2-3 | Glyshaw | 6-1 |
| 5 | Darkness Love(L),120 | J Larrosa | 3-4-x | Hargrave | 6-1 |
| 6 | Media Contact(L),120 | A Napravnik | 2-3-2 | Calhoun | 5-2 |
| 7 | Our Rocket Mon,120 | M Mena | x-x-x | Carroll | 6-1 |
| 8 | Pitale(L),120 | J Graham | 5-x-x | Asmussen | 9-2 |
5. 1m&70y; $14,000; cl($5,000); 3up; (f&m)
DAZZLING B. stretches out after showing some closing ability at Delta Downs. MAMI WATA drops in class after showing some closing ability in first start since June. DOLLAR COTTON adds blinkers after closing to finish third in her last three starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miss Natxo(L),120 | C Lanerie | 6-1-5 | Harmsen | 8-1 |
| 2 | Slewless,120 | T Smith | 9-9-9 | Marechal | 20-1 |
| 3 | Dazzling B.(L),120 | B Hernandez | 6-5-5 | Breaux | 8-1 |
| 4 | Dollar Cotton(L),120 | R Eramia | 3-3-3 | Duhon | 3-1 |
| 5 | Mami Wata(L),120 | A Napravnik | 5-8-4 | Asmussen | 2-1 |
| 6 | Dalis Affair(L),120 | M St. Julien | 4-7-9 | Angelle | 10-1 |
| 7 | Sugartown Lady(L),120 | J Graham | 9-1-3 | Balderas | 10-1 |
| 8 | Miss Mardi Gras(L),120 | T Agilar | 2-5-6 | Demouchet | 4-1 |
6. 1m&70y; $19,000; cl($7,500); 3up; (f&m)
CHOO drops in class after setting the pace and tiring in an off the turf race. FOXY FELINE drops in class after tiring at Delta Downs in return to dirt. LITTLE PINKIE came off pace to break maiden at this distance in most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim N Peg’s Gal(L),123 | R Eramia | 1-9-2 | Lovell | 9-5 |
| 2 | Lady Burner(L),115 | J Jacinto | 2-4-1 | Gary | 8-1 |
| 3 | Little Pinkie(L),120 | A Roberts | 1-2-2 | Stall | 8-1 |
| 4 | Lava Fire(L),118 | C Gonzalez | 2-6-1 | Glyshaw | 8-1 |
| 5 | G G’s Girl(L),115 | D Velazquez | 3-4-3 | Melancon | 4-1 |
| 6 | Falda(L),120 | D Bourque | 7-4-5 | Hodges | 8-1 |
| 7 | Foxy Feline(L),120 | J Camejo | 10-7-1 | Romero | 6-1 |
| 8 | Choo(L),120 | S Sellers | 4-1-8 | Breaux | 8-1 |
7. 6f; $19,000; cl($5,000); 4up
ORPHAN BRIGADE set the pace and finished second this distance when dropped to this level. WATCH PAT was an impressive winner at this distance and level three back. STRAIGHT SHOOTER closed to finish third in his last two starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Set in Stone(L),120 | J Graham | 3-10-7 | Asmussen | 5-1 |
| 2 | Ante Go Go(L),117 | S Sellers | 3-2-4 | Breaux | 15-1 |
| 3 | Straight Shooter(L),120 | D Dugas | 3-3-4 | LeBlanc | 12-1 |
| 4 | Blue Twister(L),117 | T Agilar | 5-5-5 | Leggio | 20-1 |
| 5 | Watch Pat(L),120 | M Mena | 2-3-1 | Roberson | 4-1 |
| 6 | Saviano(L),120 | M St. Julien | 4-2-6 | Bowman | 12-1 |
| 7 | Mo Cold(L),117 | M Brown | 9-10-9 | Melancon | 30-1 |
| 8 | Appoint Victory(L),120 | J Jacinto | 9-6-2 | Bowman | 20-1 |
| 9 | Sinister(L),120 | R Eramia | 3-2-4 | Richards | 8-1 |
| 10 | Orphan Brigade(L),120 | J Theriot | 2-3-1 | Calhoun | 9-5 |
| 11 | Rockglen(L),120 | D Bourque | 5-7-5 | Hodges | 20-1 |
| 12 | Regency Square(L),117 | C Bonnet | 3-5-1 | DeRousselle | 20-1 |
8. 7 1/2f(T); $60,000; 3YO; (f)Mardi Gras Stakes
CRYPTOCANDIAC cuts back in distance after breaking maiden as the favorite in return to turf. ROYAL ALLUVIAL finished fourth going shorter in only career start on turf. AMBIENT was an impressive allowance winner going longer two back.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aide(L),116 | S Bridgmohan | 5-4-1 | Stall | 5-2 |
| 2 | Cryptocandiac(L),116 | A Napravnik | 1-4-2 | Stidham | 4-1 |
| 3 | Street Storm(L),116 | J Campbell | 5-7-3 | Margolis | 8-1 |
| 4 | My Phi Temper(L),118 | C Lanerie | 1-1-3 | Werner | 6-1 |
| 5 | Hey Carmen(L),116 | J Graham | 1-2-2 | Stidham | 6-1 |
| 6 | Royal Alluvial(L),116 | J Theriot | 3-4-9 | Stidham | 8-1 |
| 7 | Rock Hard Sue(L),116 | M Mena | 4-1-x | Calhoun | 5-1 |
| 8 | Ambient(L),118 | B Hernandez | 6-1-6 | Stidham | 8-1 |
9. 1m&70y; $20,000; mdn cl($15,000); 3YO; (f)
DRESS N DRINK drops in class for return to dirt after showing some closing ability in turf debut. BISTINEAU closed to finish fourth this level going shorter in career debut. SIPPER has finished fourth in her last two starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Space of Time,120 | J Graham | 7-x-x | McKeever | 8-1 |
| 2 | Dress N Drink(L),120 | B Hernandez | 6-6-x | Nicks | 7-2 |
| 3 | Sipper(L),115 | A Napravnik | 4-4-6 | Asmussen | 6-1 |
| 4 | Uptown Glory(L),115 | J Jacinto | 7-2-9 | Glenney | 9-2 |
| 5 | Bistineau(L),120 | D Dugas | 4-x-x | Robideaux | 10-1 |
| 6 | Curley’s Issue,115 | D Velazquez | 9-6-x | Racca | 15-1 |
| 7 | Fleur de Sel(L),120 | D Bourque | 3-8-x | Stall | 6-1 |
| 8 | Summerlong(L),120 | T Agilar | 4-3-5 | Lovell | 3-1 |
| 9 | Super Charge(L),120 | J Camejo | 6-7-10 | Flint | 30-1 |
