Fair Grounds Risen Star: Kentucky Derby Trail Continues Saturday

The Road to the Kentucky Derby continues on Saturday with the Risen Star from the Fair Grounds. Hoosier Philly runs in the Rachel, but has suggested a run at the boys is possible this spring.

Fair Grounds- Race 1

Post: 12:00 PM CT; $70k Maiden Special Weight going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #3 SHES A LUCKY REBEL (3-1) gets the top selection. She has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #4 MO SMOKING (5-1) has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #6 LIGHTENING MO (5-1) debuts here and could be in with a shot in this race. She is well bred for this spot.
• #8 TWO JET (7-2) has to be respected going out for the combination of Delhomme and Lanerie.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 6 – 8

Fair Grounds- Race 2

Post: 12:30 PM CT; $70k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Entries: 8

• #6 COMPARATIVE (3-1) is the top pick. She comes into the race in really good form. This one has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #1 AMISFIELD (4-1) should improve off the first start and will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here.
• #7 NANCY SPAIN (9-2) has races good enough to beat this group.
• #2 RAGGITY SAND (6-1) shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/16 mile distance at second asking.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 7 – 2

Fair Grounds- Race 3

Post: 1:00 PM CT; $70k Allowance going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 13

• #1A TAMBOURINE STAR (8-1) looks best here. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #4 HARD FOUR (3-1) has the top overall power rating in the group. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #5 RELIC HUNTER (4-1) has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #11 LIL WOADIE (6-1) should be competitive in this spot. He makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 1A- 4 – 5 – 11

Fair Grounds- Race 4

Post: 1:30 PM CT; $70k Maiden Special Weight going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 14

• #2 MERLAZZA (5-2) should improve off the first start and gets the top selection. She could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Cox and Geroux.
• #12 MYSTICAL FIRE (10-1) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #9 HUNTRESS FOR HIRE (4-1) should improve off the first start and has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #1 MY SWEET SUMMER (12-1) is a price horse and seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest.

Selections: 2 – 12- 9 – 1

Fair Grounds- Race 5

Post: 2:00 PM CT; $70k Maiden Special Weight going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 12

• #6 QUATERNION (6-1) should improve off the first start and is the top pick. He has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #5 BISHOPS BAY (3-1) debuts here and isn't without hope. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Cox and Geroux.
• #1 FIRST MISSION (4-1) makes the first career start at a square price.
• #8 UXMAL (20-1) is worth putting underneath based on some of the recent competition.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 1 – 8

Fair Grounds- Race 6

Post: 2:31 PM CT; $100k Albert M. Stall Memorial S. going about 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 11

• #3 LAKE LUCERNE (3-1) looks best here. She seems to fit well enough here.
• #2 CLARA PEETERS (4-1) seems to fit well enough here. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #1 CARPE VINUM (10-1) looks to be the class of the field. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #7 TRAIL RIDGE ROAD (6-1) makes sense on speed figures. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 1 – 7

Fair Grounds- Race 7

Post: 3:02 PM CT; $70k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Entries: 12

• #6 GAMETIME GLADIATOR (5-1) gets the top selection. He makes sense on speed figures. This one projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.
• #7 WOODYTHEBIDSPOTTER (7-2) should improve off the first start and will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here.
• #2 SENSE YOU ASKED (8-1) seems to fit well enough here. This one is well bred for this spot.
• #1 BASELINE BEATER (9-2) has races good enough to beat this group.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 2 – 1

Fair Grounds- Race 8

Post: 3:33 PM CT; $70k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Entries: 8

• #5 FIRST DEFENDER (3-1) should improve off the first start and is the top pick. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #6 BANISHING (5-2) has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #7 DENINGTON (5-1) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #4 TAPIT SHOES (9-2) makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 7 – 4

Fair Grounds- Race 9

Post: 4:05 PM CT; $100k Colonel Power S. going about 5 1/2 furlongs on turf; Entries: 14

• #3 ALL IN SYNC (9-2) looks best here. He comes into the race in really good form. This one projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.
• #7 ANGASTON (9-2) could get the right setup in this race.
• #4 PYRON (10-1) will likely have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run.
• #6 MANNY WAH (5-1) looks to be the class of the field. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 4 – 6

Fair Grounds- Race 10

Post: 4:37 PM CT; $250k Mineshaft S. Presented by Relyne GI By Hagyard going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Entries: 9

• #3 TAWNY PORT (4-1) gets the top selection. He should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well timed run at the leaders. This one has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #2 RUN CLASSIC (10-1) is a price horse and seems to fit well enough here.
• #6 HAPPY AMERICAN (7-2) shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/16 mile distance.
• #5 BIG BLUE LINE (8-1) runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 6 – 5

Fair Grounds- Race 11

Post: 5:09 PM CT; $150k Fair Grounds S. Presented by Horse Racing Nation going about 1 1/8 miles on turf; Entries: 8

• #7 CORELLI (8-1) is the top pick. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Thomas and Geroux. This one shouldn't have trouble with the about 1 1/8 mile distance.
• #2 TWO EMMYS (3-1) makes sense on speed figures.
• #5 ENGLISH TAVERN (8-1) could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #6 PIXELATE (8-1) has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 5 – 6

Fair Grounds- Race 12

Post: 5:41 PM CT; $300k Rachel Alexandra S. presented by Fasig-Tipton going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Entries: 6

• #2 HOOSIER PHILLY (6-5) looks best here. She shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/16 mile distance. To be in the Derby mix she’ll have to win convincingly.
• #4 CHOP CHOP (8-5) has races good enough to beat this group.
• #5 PRETTY MISCHIEVOUS (9-2) has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #6 MIRACLE (12-1) makes sense on speed figures. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 5 – 6

Fair Grounds- Race 13

Post: 6:14 PM CT; $400k Risen Star S. presented by Lamarque Lincoln and Lamarque Crescent City Ford going 1 1/8 miles on dirt; Entries: 14

• #13 VICTORY FORMATION (3-1) gets the top selection. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/8 mile distance. This one may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #9 CURLY JACK (8-1) will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late. This one looks to be the class of the field.
• #10 TWO PHIL'S (8-1) has the top overall power rating in the group. This one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #4 DETERMINEDLY (8-1) has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 13- 9 – 10- 4

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