Fair Grounds Picks- December 23, 2023 Stakes Analysis

Saturday is a busy day at the Fair Grounds. Eight of the 12 races are stakes which means the stars will be on display. Check out analysis and Fair Grounds picks for Saturday’s card.

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Fair Grounds Picks – Race 1

Post: 12:00 PM CT; $55k Maiden Special Weight going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 9

• #6 WISH CAREFULLY (9-5) claims the top spot. Positioned in the second tier of runners, looking for a well-timed run at the leaders. Class of the field.
• #5 BLAME ME SERIOUSLY (6-1) should improve off the first start and likely best for underneath on most tickets. Running for the combination of Wilson and Graham.
• #1 RAZOR CREST (12-1) is a price horse and likely best for underneath on most tickets. Likely to have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run.
• #3 AUTIE (2-1) debuts here and seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 1 – 3

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 2

Post: 12:30 PM CT; $55k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 m on dirt; Entries: 8

• #3 SAN SIRO (5-1) should improve off the first start and is a major player. Unfazed by the distance and coming into the race in good form.
• #7 EL MAGNIFICO (5-2) claims the top selection. Class of the field with the pedigree to be a major player.
• #2 ETHAN ENERGY (5-1) should improve off the first start and feels like a fringe contender. Proven ability to handle these conditions in previous starts and solid recent performances.
• #1 CATHY’S BOY (6-1) should improve off the first start and likely best for underneath on most tickets. Proven ability to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 2 – 1

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 3

Post: 1:00 PM CT; $100k Blushing K. D. S. going 1 1/16 m on turf; Entries: 7

• #3 LOVELY PRINCESS (8-5) claims the top spot. Positioned in the second tier of runners, looking for a well-timed run at the leaders. Runs races good enough to beat this group. This one should get plenty of pace to run at. Bet the best bet at Fair Grounds today!
• #6 JOIN THE DANCE (6-1) isn’t without hope. Running for the Stewart barn with Rosario in the irons, likely part of the early pace.
• #7 CREATIVE CAIRO (4-1) is likely best for underneath on most tickets. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #1 COLORS OF THE WIND (6-1) seems to be running for the minor placings. Likely to get the right setup in this race.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 7 – 1

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 4

Post: 1:30 PM CT; $100k Sugar Bowl S. going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 6

• #4 LEGALIZE (8-5) claims the top selection. Running for the Devaux barn with Hernandez in the irons.
• #6 AMERICAN RASCAL (7-2) is a major player. Runs races good enough to beat this group and in solid recent form.
• #3 AGOO (7-5) will be competitive. Running against decent company and races good enough to beat this group.
• #1 TRIPLE TREA (10-1) is a price horse and likely running for the minor placings. Likely to have a lot to do in the lane but could get up with a competitive run.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 3 – 1

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 5

Post: 2:00 PM CT; $55k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 m on dirt; Entries: 9

• #3 BOURBON’S FAULT (6-1) claims the top spot. Runs consistent pace figures and should work well in a moderately paced race. Races good enough to beat this group.
• #2 JUSTIFREAK (7-2) is a major player. Proven to handle these conditions in previous starts and runs consistent pace figures.
• #4 DIMATIC (8-1) should improve off the first start and isn’t without hope. Unfazed by the distance and solid recent performances.
• #5 BISATE (6-1) debuts here and likely best for underneath on most tickets.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 4 – 5

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 6

Post: 2:30 PM CT; $55k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/8 m on turf; Entries: 13

• #7 GREERS FERRY (8-1) claims the top selection. Running against decent company and a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #12 LE GRIS (4-1) will be competitive. Class of the field, likely in the first flight of runners, and in with a chance late.
• #5 OCEAN VICTORY (9-2) should improve off the first start and has a shot. Likely to have a lot to do in the lane but could get up with a competitive run.
• #10 BAYOU MAGIC (8-1) should improve off the first start and feels like a fringe contender. Solid early pace figures in a race lacking substantial front-running speed.

Selections: 7 – 12 – 5 – 10

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 7

Post: 3:00 PM CT; $100k Letellier Memorial S. going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 8

• #3 HALINA’S FORTE (2-1) claims the top spot. Unfazed by the distance and runs consistent pace figures.
• #7 DEBOISBLANC (3-1) will be competitive. Likely to be out on or near the lead and will look to hold off the charge to the wire. Class of the field.
• #5 TWIRL AROUND (4-1) isn’t without hope. Unfazed by the distance.
• #1 MIXER (8-1) is likely best for underneath on most tickets. Projects to sit mid-pack and come with one run. Runs evenly and will get a very fair pace scenario.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 5 – 1

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 8

Post: 3:30 PM CT; $100k Richard R. Scherer Memorial S. going about 5 1/2 f on turf; Entries: 11

• #9 SOSUA SUMMER (9-2) claims the top selection. Unfazed by the distance and runs evenly. Will get a very fair pace scenario.
• #6 PRIVATE CREED (3-1) is a major player. Unfazed by the distance and running against decent company.
• #10 EVAN SING (9-2) is a major player. Runs races good enough to beat this group and comes into the race in good form.
• #4 JUST MIGHT (8-1) isn’t without hope. Solid recent performances and will get a very fair pace scenario.

Selections: 9 – 6 – 10 – 4

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 9

Post: 4:00 PM CT; $100k Untapable S. going 1 m 70 y on dirt; Entries: 6

• #5 LEGADEMA (3-1) claims the top spot. Should improve off the first start and a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #1 ALPINE PRINCESS (3-1) is a major player. Solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack substantial front-running speed. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #6 WEST OMAHA (5-2) is a major player. Solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack substantial front-running speed. Comes into the race in good form.
• #3 SISTINA CHAPEL (5-1) will be competitive. Proven to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 6 – 3

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 10

Post: 4:30 PM CT; $100k Buddy Diliberto Memorial S. going 1 1/16 m on turf; Entries: 13

• #13 LAW PROFESSOR (8-1) claims the top selection. Proven to handle these conditions in previous starts this one would likely be a much shorter price if not off a layoff and a bit more inside. Tactical speed on this one should allow him to find a spot and have a shot. Bet the longshot play of the day at Fair Grounds today!
• #12 TWO EMMYS (3-1) will be competitive. Running against decent company and comes into the race in good form.
• #11 HARLAN ESTATE (6-1) has a shot. Running against decent company and comes into the race in good form.
• #7 STREET READY (10-1) is a price horse and has a shot. Comes into the race in good form.

Selections: 13 – 12 – 11 – 7

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 11

Post: 5:00 PM CT; $100k Tenacious S. going 1 1/16 m on dirt; Entries: 8

• #4 STAGE RAIDER (5-1) claims the top selection. Comes into the race in good form and likely to get the right setup.
• #7 PIONEER OF MEDINA (7-2) is a major player. Running against decent company, tactical speed, and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #6 FIVE STAR GENERAL (5-1) is a major player. Been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #2 CONFIDENCE GAME (12-1) is a price horse and has a shot. Will run for the combination of Desormeaux and Graham.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 6 – 2

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 12

Post: 5:30 PM CT; $100k Gun Runner S. going 1 1/16 m on dirt; Entries: 8

• #6 NASH (7-5) claims the top selection. Will run for the combination of Cox and Geroux.
• #8 TRACK PHANTOM (7-2) is a major player in this race. Been really solid in recent starts and ready to run a big one here. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #2 CATCHING FREEDOM (5-1) has a shot. Makes sense on speed figures, runs evenly, and will get a very fair pace scenario.
• #3 RISK IT (5-1) feels like a fringe contender. Likely to be in the first flight of runners and in with a chance late. Makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 2 – 3

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