Fair Grounds Analysis
Today’s analysis.
1. 1 1/16m; $14,500; cl($15,000); 3up
NUMINOUS drew the rail for route debut after breaking maiden as the favorite and being claimed. CANDY RUN was a gate to wire maiden winner as the favorite in route debut. ZOSOGOOD drops in class after tiring when adding blinkers in first off the claim.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numinous(L),120 | J Riquelme | 1-2-x | Ney | 5-2 |
| 2 | Future Direction(L),116 | C Bourque | 2-8-4 | Heitzmann | 5-1 |
| 3 | Zosogood(L),120 | R Eramia | 6-5-2 | Margolis | 4-1 |
| 4 | Pedestal(L),118 | S Bridgmohan | 3-6-8 | Asmussen | 9-2 |
| 5 | Candy Run(L),120 | R Albarado | 1-3-8 | Romans | 2-1 |
| 6 | Frontier Cat(L),114 | M Mena | 4-1-x | Foley | 10-1 |
2. 6f; $14,500; cl($12,500); 3YO; (f)
LA RASKA stretches out after coming off the pace to break maiden as the favorite. PUCKAPPEAL broke maiden as the favorite while going shorter. JADESEYE came off the pace to break maiden in most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leestown Fancy(L),119 | J Theriot | 4-1-10 | Calhoun | 4-1 |
| 2 | T C’s Star(L),119 | C Bourque | 8-1-6 | Stall | 8-1 |
| 3 | Omega Lady(L),118 | J Jacinto | 4-6-7 | Johnston | 7-2 |
| 4 | La Raska(L),122 | S Bridgmohan | 1-7-4 | Asmussen | 3-1 |
| 5 | Gold Bandit(L),119 | R Eramia | 6-7-1 | Richards | 6-1 |
| 6 | Jadeseye(L),119 | S Sellers | 1-3-x | Woodley | 8-1 |
| 7 | Puckappeal(L),122 | M Mena | 1-6-2 | Calhoun | 9-2 |
3. 6f; $12,000; cl($7,500); 4up
VICTORY READY drops in class after chasing the pace and tiring at this distance. RATH OF THUNDER adds blinkers and drops in class off an extended layoff for new barn. DOT’S IMP chased the pace and tired when dropped to this level.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lemon Drop Magic(L),120 | C Bourque | 5-3-4 | Gary | 8-1 |
| 2 | John’s Brown Bear(L),120 | D Dugas | 8-1-7 | Schmidt | 12-1 |
| 3 | Bonwell(L),120 | F Torres | 2-1-7 | Bowman | 3-1 |
| 4 | War Lap(L),118 | S Bridgmohan | 7-10-4 | Asmussen | 8-1 |
| 5 | Humble Matt(L),120 | T Agilar | 6-7-6 | Moran | 20-1 |
| 6 | My Boy Coy(L),118 | E Bankston III | 6-8-5 | Bankston | 20-1 |
| 7 | Dot’s Imp(L),120 | J Graham | 8-5-1 | Mouton | 10-1 |
| 8 | Victory Ready(L),120 | C Lanerie | 5-2-1 | Werner | 9-5 |
| 9 | Peace Rumor(L),120 | R Eramia | 9-2-2 | Richards | 5-1 |
| 10 | Rath of Thunder(L),118 | M Brown | 9-1-7 | Gomez | 20-1 |
4. 1m(T); $20,000; opt clm; 4up; (f&m)
KIM’S PRETTY KAREN closed to finish third in stakes at Delta Downs last out. SUZY ZIP closed to finish second at this distance two back in last turf start. COLLEGE BOUND KATE lost two-race winning streak when finishing third.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twice Twelve(L),119 | J Graham | 3-8-4 | Breaux | 6-1 |
| 2 | Ashlee’s Mom(L),119 | S Sellers | 4-7-4 | Burgess | 4-1 |
| 3 | Blessed Eva(L),119 | E Bankston III | 2-8-3 | Bankston | 20-1 |
| 4 | St. Tribute(L),119 | P Valenzuela | 8-10-3 | Balderas | 10-1 |
| 5 | Suzy Zip(L),119 | J Jacinto | 9-2-3 | Mouton | 7-2 |
| 6 | Rhyme Royal(L),119 | J Riquelme | 10-2-2 | Hahn | 10-1 |
| 7 | Beverly Belle(L),119 | C Lanerie | 6-5-1 | Taylor | 9-2 |
| 8 | Ayden’s Lil Cat(L),119 | J Romero | 9-3-1 | David | 12-1 |
| 9 | College Bound Kate(L),119 | M Mena | 3-1-1 | Alonzo | 6-1 |
| 10 | Louisiana Song(L),119 | D Bourque | 6-4-9 | Young | 12-1 |
| 11 | Kim’s Pretty Karen(L),119 | C Lanerie | 3-1-1 | Autrey | 3-1 |
5. 6f; $12,000; cl($5,000); 4up; (f&m)
MARKED FOR AMNESTY closed well to finish third in the slop at this distance and level. GITTIN COZY closed to finish second in the slop at this distance and level. TIGER GROVE cuts back in distance and drew rail after finishing fourth.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiger Grove(L),120 | S Sellers | 4-3-4 | Breaux | 9-2 |
| 2 | Diamond Mission(L),120 | C Bourque | 8-11-8 | Bellard | 20-1 |
| 3 | Deal Mia a Star(L),120 | D Dugas | 9-6-1 | Zenon | 30-1 |
| 4 | Addi Girl(L),120 | J Riquelme | 11-4-2 | Ney | 10-1 |
| 5 | Cat Wick(L),115 | J Melancon | 5-9-9 | Culotta | 20-1 |
| 6 | Stacey Lee(L),123 | R Eramia | 1-8-7 | Ishaq | 10-1 |
| 7 | Emily’s Day(L),115 | C Bonnet | 12-1-3 | Ellis | 10-1 |
| 8 | Christa Lynne(L),120 | F Torres | 8-6-1 | Wilson | 12-1 |
| 9 | Marked for Amnesty(L),120 | R Albarado | 3-2-3 | Sibille | 5-2 |
| 10 | Strike Happy(L),120 | T Agilar | 9-9-7 | Leggio | 20-1 |
| 11 | Little Miss Romeo(L),120 | K Clark | 10-3-7 | Hendrickson | 12-1 |
| 12 | Gittin Cozy(L),120 | S Bridgmohan | 2-5-5 | Asmussen | 3-1 |
| 13 | Little Ruby(L),123 | F Nollar | 1-5-7 | Gary | 20-1 |
| 14 | Bold Lady Reba(L),123 | P Valenzuela | 1-6-4 | McQueen | 8-1 |
6. 5 1/2f; $60,000; 3YO; (f)Mardi Gras Stakes
WICKED UNO makes turf debut after gate to wire victories as favorite in last two starts. BRONX CITY GIRL set the pace and tired to third in stakes going longer. CHANTILLY NAYLA won turf debut while going longer.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chantilly Nayla(L),118 | J Graham | 1-1-2 | Pessin | 5-2 |
| 2 | Kinsolving(L),116 | S Bridgmohan | 1-9-3 | Asmussen | 5-1 |
| 3 | Midway Holiday(L),118 | M Mena | 1-1-x | Foley | 9-2 |
| 4 | Hathors Legacy(L),116 | B Hernandez | 1-4-x | Werner | 10-1 |
| 5 | Wicked Uno(L),116 | R Albarado | 1-1-4 | Amoss | 3-1 |
| 6 | Baby Sister(L),116 | S Sellers | 1-4-2 | Carroll | 5-1 |
| 7 | Bronx City Girl(L),116 | C Lanerie | 3-1-2 | Amoss | 6-1 |
7. 1 1/16m; $11,000; cl($5,000); 4up
SKAGERRAK drops in class for dirt debut after tiring last out. Entrymate OUR DANCER drops in class after closing to finish second. PRINCETON HILLS drew rail and drops in class after tiring in most recent. GROUP finished third in last two starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Princeton Hills(L),120 | T Agilar | 5-4-5 | Gabriel | 4-1 |
| 3 | Louie Es(L),120 | R Eramia | 7-5-4 | Richards | 20-1 |
| 4 | Sabor(L),120 | C Bourque | 10-4-8 | Robideaux | 20-1 |
| 5 | Pulpiano(L),120 | J Jacinto | 7-3-8 | Viator | 6-1 |
| 1 | a-Skagerrak(L),120 | C Lanerie | 6-6-5 | Autrey | 8-5 |
| 1A | a-Our Dancer(L),120 | C Lanerie | 2-4-1 | Autrey | 8-5 |
| 6 | A P Dreamer(L),115 | J Melancon | 6-6-2 | Scherer | 12-1 |
| 7 | Ice Rocket(L),120 | F Torres | 4-7-3 | Scherer | 12-1 |
| 8 | Q Mac’s Phone(L),120 | J Theriot | 5-5-1 | Foley | 12-1 |
| 9 | Group(L),120 | S Sellers | 3-3-1 | Savoie | 9-2 |
| 10 | Beautiful You(L),120 | P Valenzuela | 8-4-5 | Brinkman | 12-1 |
8. 1 1/16m(T); $41,000; alw; 4up
SKIPADATE debuts for new barn after showing some closing ability on yielding turf. COSMIC KING returns to turf after tiring when making first start for new barn. WARN showed some closing ability while going longer.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighthouse Pride(L),119 | T Agilar | 5-9-11 | Geier | 20-1 |
| 2 | Skipadate(L),119 | F Torres | 5-2-5 | Romans | 3-1 |
| 3 | Triple Check(L),121 | J Graham | 1-3-5 | Scherer | 6-1 |
| 4 | Cosmic King(L),119 | P Valenzuela | 6-5-7 | Romans | 6-1 |
| 5 | Hot Table(L),119 | S Bridgmohan | 1-1-10 | Asmussen | 8-1 |
| 6 | Almo(L),119 | E Martin | 1-2-4 | Hahn | 10-1 |
| 7 | Parc des Princes(L),121 | R Albarado | 1-3-2 | Autrey | 5-1 |
| 8 | Doctor Brasch(L),119 | J Theriot | 4-2-2 | Calhoun | 9-2 |
| 9 | Murphys Covert,119 | C Bourque | 5-x-x | Moran | 30-1 |
| 10 | Warn(L),119 | C Lanerie | 6-3-6 | Werner | 6-1 |
9. 5f; $13,500; mdn cl($10,000); 4up
DEFINITY had the lead and tired to second as the favorite in his last two starts. JUST CUSH drops in class for dirt debut after closing to fourth in career debut. DR. ABEAR finished fourth while going longer in most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nob Hill Bandit(L),123 | T Agilar | 3-11-7 | Sider | 8-1 |
| 2 | Difficult to Catch(L),114 | A Roberts | 8-5-8 | Melancon | 12-1 |
| 3 | Easy Esplanade(L),119 | J Riquelme | 9-11-11 | Taylor | 50-1 |
| 4 | Makem Skip(L),118 | C Bonnet | 5-x-x | Ladner | 12-1 |
| 5 | Definity(L),123 | F Torres | 2-2-6 | Breaux | 5-2 |
| 6 | Orphan S(L),119 | R Eramia | 12-3-8 | Averett | 12-1 |
| 7 | Dr. Abear(L),123 | F Carmouche | 4-3-2 | Zenon | 4-1 |
| 8 | Strikin Ike,123 | C Gonzalez | x-x-x | Bailey | 12-1 |
| 9 | Oh Baby Baby(L),123 | D Dugas | 5-8-7 | Joseph | 12-1 |
| 10 | Just Cush(L),123 | K Clark | 4-x-x | Leggio | 9-2 |
| 11 | Finest From Afar(L),119 | M Brown | 9-10-7 | Arcement | 50-1 |
| 12 | Del Ray Doctor(L),118 | J Melancon | 3-5-10 | Zundel | 12-1 |
| 13 | El Toro Rojo(L),123 | D Bourque | 3-5-8 | Segura | 10-1 |
