Delta Downs Saturday: Weekend Provides Loaded Stakes Card

Delta Downs Saturday features a slew of stakes races. The race day is meant to highlight the Louisiana bred program at the bull ring track.

Delta Downs- Race 1

Post: 4:50 PM CT; $42k Maiden Special Weight going 5 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #1 STEAUXLIT (9-5) should improve off the first start and gets the top selection. He should have gotten a good foundation out of the debut.
• #5 SETTLE ON SOMETHIN (7-2) isn't without hope. This one looks to be the class of the field.
• #1A BLEEP BLEEP (9-5) debuts here and has to be respected going out for the combination of Brinkman and Pompell.
• #3 COPTER (9-2) goes out for the Landry barn and gets Stokes in the irons. The morning line suggests talent.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 1A- 3

Delta Downs- Race 2

Post: 5:18 PM CT; $43k Allowance going 5 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 9

• #2 HALF FULL (7-2) is the top pick. He could get the right setup in this race.
• #5 RANCH WATER (9-2) should be competitive in this spot. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #6 FLASHY BOY (6-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot and should be in the mix to hit the board.
• #4 EMPIRE KID (8-1) should improve off the first start and should be part of the early pace in this spot.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 6 – 4

Delta Downs- Race 3

Post: 5:46 PM CT; $60k LA Bred Premier Ladies Starter S. going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 8

• #3 ZYDECO MUSIC (2-1) looks best here. She has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #4 TINCANDANCE (7-2) should be competitive in this spot. She runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.
• #5 A WISH FOR MADELYN (4-1) comes into the race in really good form.
• #8 GEORGIA DAWN (8-1) is one that feels like a good play in the bottom part of the vertical gimmicks.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 5 – 8

Delta Downs- Race 4

Post: 6:18 PM CT; $50k LA Bred Premier Bon Temps Starter S. going 5 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 9

• #3 JUS MY IMAGINATION (6-1) looks to be the class of the field.
• #5 D'WILD MUFFIN (8-1) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #8 SEE SASSY RUN (9-2) should be competitive in this spot. She makes sense on speed figures.
• #9 ITSNOTMYJOB (8-1) could be in with a shot in this race. This one is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 8 – 9

Delta Downs- Race 5

Post: 6:50 PM CT; $60k LA Bred Premier Gentlemen Starter S. going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Entries: 8

• #7 MAGEEZ (5-1) is the top pick. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/16 mile distance.
• #2 PINCH ASSAULT (6-1) could be in with a shot in this race. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Broberg and Gutierrez.
• #3 GUITAR SLIM (5-2) isn't without hope. He has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #6 BINDING (8-1) comes into the race in really good form.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 3 – 6

Delta Downs- Race 6

Post: 7:20 PM CT; $100k LA Bred Premier Prince S. going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 7

• #3 LATE SEPTEMBER (2-1) looks best here. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #1 THE BOSS SOSS (8-1) goes out for the Landry barn and gets Stokes in the irons.
• #6 JACK HAMMER (3-1) should be part of the early pace in this spot.
• #7 MARKS PROMISE (4-1) has speed numbers that fit these types.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 6 – 7

Delta Downs- Race 7

Post: 7:50 PM CT; $125k LA Bred Premier Distaff S. going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 8

• #7 FREE LIKE A GIRL (5-2) gets the top selection. She will likely be out on or near the lead and will look to hold off the charge to the wire.
• #3 WINNING ROMANCE (3-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She should be part of the early pace in this spot.
• #6 A G'S CHARLOTTE (7-2) should be competitive in this spot. This one may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #8 FORT POLK (6-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She seems to fit well enough here.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 6 – 8

Delta Downs- Race 8

Post: 8:20 PM CT; $100k LA Bred Premier Matron S. going 5 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 9

• #4 OVA CHARGED (3-5) is the top pick. She has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #6 SPIRITED BEAUTY (6-1) may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #9 SNOWBALL (8-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She seems to fit well enough here.
• #5 WILD MALLORY (10-1)could get the right setup in this race.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 9 – 5

Delta Downs- Race 9

Post: 8:52 PM CT; $100k LA Bred Premier Starlet S. going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 8

• #1 FREE DROP MADDY (5-2) looks best here. She has races good enough to beat this group.
• #3 TENSAS CANDY (7-2) looks to be the class of the field.
• #2 OLIVIA G (9-2) goes out for the West barn and gets Parker in the irons.
• #8 EVERLYN'S ANGEL (6-1) seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. She has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 8

Delta Downs- Race 10

Post: 9:22 PM CT; $100k LA Bred Premier Sprint S. going 5 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 9

• #7 BIG CHOPPER (7-2) gets the top selection. He makes sense on speed figures. This one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #1 BRON AND BROW (3-1) appears to be a major player in this race. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #3 TAKES TWO TO TANGO (8-1) runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.
• #4 PRIZELESS (5-1) isn't without hope. He makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 3 – 4

Delta Downs- Race 11

Post: 9:52 PM CT; $150k LA Bred Premier Championship S. going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Entries: 9

• #1 WHO TOOK THE MONEY (7-2) is the top pick. This one shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/16 mile distance.
• #9 BALLINONABUDJET (6-1) appears to be a major player in this race. This one may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #7 BEHEMAH STAR (9-2) should be competitive in this spot. This one makes sense on speed figures.
• #4 HIGHLAND CREEK (6-1) will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 7 – 4

Delta Downs- Race 12

Post: 10:20 PM CT; $50k LA Bred Premier Ragin Cajun Starter S. going 5 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 12

• #4 DIXIE STREET (2-1) looks best here. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #11 FLASHY BREW (10-1) is a price horse and shouldn't have trouble with the 5 furlong distance.
• #7 BIBLEMAN (4-1) should be competitive in this spot. This one should be part of the early pace in this spot.
• #2 BASEBALL LOVER (5-1) will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.

Selections: 4 – 11- 7 – 2

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