Fair Grounds Saturday: Nelson J. Menard Horse Racing Analysis

The Saturday card from Fair Grounds Race Course features the Nelson J. Menard Memorial. Oeuvre was installed as the morning line favorite.

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 1

Post: 1:15 PM CT; $15k Maiden Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #5 HONEYSUCKLEDELIGHT (6-5) gets the top selection. She has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #2 ANSLIE'S GUMDROP (5-1) is a fringe contender. She has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #1 B B GUN BULLSEYE (9-2) seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. This one will likely be sent from the inside and could be part of the early pace.
• #4 EASY ACES (9-2) seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. She has run against some quality horses.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 1 – 4

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 2

Post: 1:45 PM CT; $20k Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 5

• #4 SWEET SLEW (3-1) is the top pick. She makes sense on speed figures. This one comes into the race in really good form.
• #5 ELECTRIC SENSE (7-5) should be competitive in this spot. She looks to be the class of the field.
• #3 ARKLAHOMA SOUL (7-2) makes sense on speed figures.
• #1 COPPER MOON (8-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. She shouldn't have trouble with the 6 furlong distance. This one runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 3 – 1

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 3

Post: 2:15 PM CT; $18k Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #3 REALITOS (9-2) looks best here. She shouldn't have trouble with the 6 furlong distance. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #4 SUNSHINE STAR (3-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She makes sense on speed figures. This one could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #5 RUBY BEGONIA (8-1) could be in with a shot in this race. She has competitive figures among this group and should be forward,
• #6 SWEET VIDALIA (9-2) isn't without hope. She has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 5 – 6

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 4

Post: 2:45 PM CT; $51k Allowance going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 6

• #3 Z RESURRECTION (2-1) gets the top selection. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #6 THE BOSS SOSS (3-1) isn't without hope. He comes into the race in really good form. This one could get the right setup in this race.
• #2 STIFF DRINK (6-1) seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. He may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #4 MANGUM (7-2) may get the right pace scenario to be a factor in this spot.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 2 – 4

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 5

Post: 3:15 PM CT; $52k Allowance Optional Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 6

• #3 READY FOR CHANGE (7-2) is the top pick. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #2 QUICK MUNNY (6-1) should be competitive in this spot. She seems to fit well enough here. This one runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.
• #1 MISTY DAY (4-1) should be competitive in this spot. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Bourgeois and Gutierrez. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #5 DONYA KNOW IT (3-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late. This one fits based on previous efforts.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 1 – 5

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 6

Post: 3:45 PM CT; $35k Maiden Special Weight going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 9

• #8 BLAME DAY (3-1) looks best here. She shouldn't have trouble with the 6 furlong distance.
• #2 LADY DREAMER (5-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Briley and Hernandez.
• #4 CHARRIERE (5-2) should improve off the first start and isn't without hope. The debut was really productive. This one has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #7 MARGOINABUBBLEBATH (7-2) seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. She shouldn't have trouble with the 6 furlong distance. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 8 – 2 – 4 – 7

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 7

Post: 4:15 PM CT; $52k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Entries: 7

• #4 NEPOTISM (6-1) gets the top selection. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #5 BEAVER HAT (12-1) is a price horse and appears to be a major player in this race. He seems to fit well enough here.
• #2 BIG BLUE LINE (7-2) should be competitive in this spot. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/16 mile distance.
• #1A CAPTIVATING MOON (3-1) should be competitive in this spot. He makes sense on speed figures. This one may benefit from a hot pace up front.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 2 – 1A

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 8

Post: 4:45 PM CT; $100k Nelson J. Menard Memorial S. going about 5 1/2 furlongs on turf; Entries: 13

• #10 CHARLIE'S PENNY (3-1) is the top pick. She has races good enough to beat this group.
• #7 OEUVRE (2-1) appears vulnerable as the favorite here. She makes sense on speed figures. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #13 HAZY COMMAND (6-1) isn't without hope. She shouldn't have trouble with the about 5 1/2 furlong distance. This one has efforts that fit.
• #4 VIOLENZA (7-2) isn't without hope. This one runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.

Selections: 10- 7 – 13- 4

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 9

Post: 5:15 PM CT; $50k Maiden Special Weight going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10

• #6 BOSS' DIALIN IN (8-5) looks best here. He makes sense on speed figures. This one has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #1 CLOUD WITHOUT REIN (9-2) should be competitive in this spot. He could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #4 WAR ROOM (12-1) is a price horse and should be competitive in this spot. He shouldn't have trouble with the 6 furlong distance. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #3 OVERANALYTICAL (6-1) projects to sit mid pack and come with one run. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 4 – 3

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