Louisiana Champions Day: Fair Grounds Saturday Analysis

The Saturday Fair Grounds features exclusively stakes races. The Louisiana Champions day is always a highlight for horseplayers around the country.

Fair Grounds- Race 1

Post: 1:15 PM CT; $50k Louisiana Champions Day Ladies Starter S. going 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #5 ZYDECO MUSIC (9-5) gets the top selection. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one looks to be the class of the field.
• #3 GALAXY THIRTYSIX (2-1) could be in with a shot in this race. She will likely have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run.
• #7 PUZZLING PRIORITY (10-1) is a price horse and feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She shouldn't have trouble with the 5 1/2 furlong distance. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #2 OURPERFECTPRINCESS (3-1) isn't without hope. She runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here. This one will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 7 – 2

Fair Grounds- Race 2

Post: 1:47 PM CT; $50k Maiden Special Weight going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10

• #8 KAJUN KARMA (9-2) is the top pick. He could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. This one looks to be the class of the field.
• #4 Z RESURRECTION (4-1) should improve off the first start and feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He should be a part of the early pace in this spot.
• #9 THOMAS DAVIS (6-1) debuts here and feels like a fringe contender in this spot.
• #3 RIGHTEOUS FREEDOM (6-1) should improve off the first start and isn't without hope. He has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 9 – 3

Fair Grounds- Race 3

Post: 2:19 PM ET; $100k Louisiana Champions Day Juvenile S. going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #5 TUMBARUMBA (5-2) looks best here. He shouldn't have trouble with the 6 furlong distance. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #7 LATE SEPTEMBER (4-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He has the top overall power rating in the group. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Camejo and Rodriguez.
• #1 RANCH WATER (15-1) isn't without hope. He will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #4 THE BOSS SOSS (6-1) is probably best to put underneath on most ticket but should be in with a good chance to hit the board.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 1 – 4

Fair Grounds- Race 4

Post: 2:51 PM CT; $100k Louisiana Champions Day Lassie S. going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #4 FREE DROP MADDY (8-5) gets the top selection. She could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #2 NORAH G (3-1) should improve off the first start and has races good enough to beat this group. This one should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well timed run at the leaders.
• #5 DON'TCALLMEPATSY (10-1) is a price horse and seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. She goes out for the Wilson barn and gets Rodriguez in the irons.
• #1 TENSAS CANDY (7-2) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 5 – 1

Fair Grounds- Race 5

Post: 3:23 PM CT; $100k Louisiana Champions Day Ladies Sprint S. going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 6

• #5 OVA CHARGED (6-5) is the top pick. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #1 FREE LIKE A GIRL (7-5) should be competitive in this spot. She projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.
• #2 SNOWBALL (8-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. She runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.
• #6 SPIRITED BEAUTY (6-1) will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late. This one is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 2 – 6

Fair Grounds- Race 6

Post: 3:55 PM CT; $50k Louisiana Champions Day Starter S. going 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10

• #9 ZELIG (8-1) looks best here. He has the top overall power rating in the group. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #6 GOLDEN PALACE (6-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He looks to be the class of the field. This one projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.
• #10 SECRET VISTA (12-1) will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here.
• #5 MR. PRODUCTION (9-2) will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late. This one has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.

Selections: 9 – 6 – 10- 5

Fair Grounds- Race 7

Post: 4:27 PM CT; $100k Louisiana Champions Day Ladies Distaff S. going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Entries: 8

• #3 WINNING ROMANCE (8-5) gets the top selection. She may benefit from a hot pace up front. This one shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/16 mile distance.
• #6 A G'S CHARLOTTE (3-1) should be competitive in this spot. She comes into the race in really good form. This one could get the right setup in this race.
• #5 SHE'S GONE D'WILD (10-1) is a price horse and could be in with a shot in this race. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Calhoun and Gutierrez. This one comes into the race in solid form.
• #8 FORT POLK (4-1) isn't without hope. She has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 5 – 8

Fair Grounds- Race 8

Post: 4:59 PM CT; $150k Louisiana Champions Day Classic S. going 1 1/8 miles on dirt; Entries: 8

• #7 WHO TOOK THE MONEY (4-5) is the top pick. On paper he just lays over this field.
• #5 BEHEMAH STAR (9-2) could be in with a shot in this race. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Camejo and Rodriguez. This one runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.
• #3 TOUCHUPONASTAR (6-1) has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #4 HIGHLAND CREEK (6-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 3 – 4

Fair Grounds- Race 9

Post: 5:31 PM CT; $100k Louisiana Champions Day Sprint S. going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 16

• #15 SCARLETTSBLACKJACK (6-1) looks best here. He will likely be out on or near the lead and will look to hold off the charge to the wire.
• #12 BERTIE'S GALAXY (7-2) appears to be a major player in this race. He should be part of the early pace in this spot. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #7 TAKES TWO TO TANGO (8-1) makes sense on speed figures.
• #14 TOUCHUPONASTAR (5-1) should be part of the early pace in this spot.

Selections: 15- 12- 7 – 14

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