Fair Grounds Racing Analysis — Saturday, February 16, 2019, by Paul Lukin

Race #1
(10) Jus Dream, debuts for the dynamic duo of Asmussen/ Santana in restricted Louisiana MSW, and figures to be well prepped.
(8) Musical Man, a competitive sort for Maker, has had fair share of chances,looms.
(1) Outamine, interesting firster,but tough rail draw.

Race #2 Colonel Power Stakes
(3) Adonis Creed, seems ideally spotted by Cox and Zilla Racing to make amends for Sam Houston disappointment.
(7) Hogy, a warrior at 10 for Maker with a 54-19-13-7 record, must be highly respected.
(6) Latent Revenge fits well with these turf sprinters.

Race #3
(4) Seclusive, the million dollar Tapit, makes long awaited debut for Joe Super Sharp,and is reported to be a runner! Can graduate at first asking under U.K. Biscuit.
(2) Bourbon Calling appears to be coming up to a big effort for Ian Wilkes.
(7 &10) are Asmussen trainees who can’t be ignored.

Race #4 Albert Stall Memorial Stakes
(8) Beau Recall, ultra impressive in local debut, appears to be getting the perfect set up to pounce and roar,for Cox and Shawn.
(1) Mitchell Road, ships in from Florida for Mott razor sharp.
(2) Top Cats, is a long shot with a live chance.

Race #5
(5) Weabie, bet hard in debut,chased a lone speed and tired.Worked well since for Casse,ready to score under Frenchy.
(8) Sister Nova, a Bridesmaid at Woodbine,now in Asmussen Stable.Dangerous.
(12) Istan Again, debuts for J Larry Jones and could be a runner?

Race #6
(7) Please Sit Down, comes off a promising placing for Cox, and all systems are on go.
(10) Twelfth Labour, switches surfaces for Dallas and should relish the green.
(12) Mr Mike, tries Turf with the Breeding to excel on it.

Race #7
(2) Awesome Wok N Roll, Woodbine invader for Casse figures to like the dirt,Graduation Day for Casse.
(9) Free Speech, might the third time be the charm for Cox,on edge for best.
(12) By My Standards, has turned in 3 solid efforts in as many starts.

Race #8
(6) Compass Zone, in very tight race, we will side with a Cox/ Geroux who fits smarty.
(8) Zumuruchee, consistent,fresh and fit, looms strongly.
(14) Zarrick, the 2018 one hit wonder (winning Secretariat),must overcome the outside post.

Race #9 Mineshaft Stakes
(9) Flameaway, idle since August for Casse,but has shown flashes of brilliance,and can come back firing under Tyler.
(2) Harlan Punch, responded to perfect Geroux ride to win a Stake over track, could repeat.
(5) Lone Sailor,fresh for Amoss, has the credentials to beat these.

Race #10 Fair Grounds Handicap
(9) Synchrony,returns to defend race title,is 3 for 3 over course,a model of consistency for Stidham! Was in a world of trouble when last seen at Del Mar.
Expecting a huge effort under Jersey Joe Bravo.
(6) First Premio, won stylishly off a 7 Month layoff for Casse,and can be expected to progress further.
(5) Big Changes,a Brad Cox training masterpiece, 24-10-7-1,is 7 years young,and never better.

Race #11 Rachel Alexandra Stakes
(4) Positive Spirit, was scintillating was last seen in Demoiselle in NY. Brisset has a serious filly, and Manny Franco follows her to New Orleans for the ride, struts her talents.
(3) Serengeti Express, will be sent from the word go,may not look back.
(9) Needs Supervision, seeks 4th straight victory,as she keeps improving for Dwyer.

Race #12 Risen Star Stakes
(14) War Of Will, a different horse on the dirt for Casse, was a push button,confident Winner over the track while visually impressive in the process! Stamps himself as a serious Derby contender by beating these under the young phenom,Tyler Gaffalione.
(8) Owendale, scored gamely over a salty crew earning a strong figure,and his stock is rapidly rising for Cox.
(9) Country House, a sweeping Maiden winner in Florida for Mott,could be any kind of racehorse.

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