Fair Grounds Picks: Louisiana Champions Day- Saturday, December 9, 2023

Fair Grounds pays tribute to Louisiana bred horses Saturday. This guide provides analysis and expert Fair Grounds picks for Louisiana Champions Day.

Full Card Analysis

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:00 PM CT; $50k Louisiana Champions Day Ladies Starter S., 5 1/2 f on Dirt; 6 Entries

• #4 MYFRIENDSAWINNER (4-1): Our top pick, MYFRIENDSAWINNER, makes sense on speed figures.
• #5 THETRUTHISTHETRUTH (2-1): A major player in this race, THETRUTHISTHETRUTH, boasts the top overall power rating in the group.
• #2 FOR REAL ALICE (9-2): Another major player, FOR REAL ALICE, runs evenly and should benefit from a fair pace scenario.
• #1 TRACK SMART (3-1): Competitive in this spot, TRACK SMART makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 2 – 1

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:30 PM CT; $52k Maiden Special Weight, about 7 1/2 f on Turf; 9 Entries

• #9 SWEET ALEXIS (7-2): Top pick; the class of the field and in good form.
• #1 PURSUIT L’HARMONIE (3-1): A major player with solid recent performances; shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #6 TAP IRON FIST (5-1): Not without hope; may have a lot to do in the lane but makes sense on speed figures.
• #7 DAISY DE ORO (6-1): Best suited for underneath positions; solid early pace figures.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 6 – 7

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:00 PM CT; $50k Louisiana Champions Day Starter S., 5 1/2 f on Dirt; 6 Entries

• #2 BOOTSIE’S GALAXY (5-2): Top selection; runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #1 CHARLI MICHAEL (8-1): Competitive in this spot; the class of the field with proven ability.
• #6 IZZY’S BABY BOY (7-2): Competitive and likely to be in the first flight of runners.
• #4 SHARP CHARLIE (3-1): Has a shot in this race; runs consistent pace figures.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 6 – 4

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:30 PM CT; $21k Claiming, about 7 1/2 f on Turf; 11 Entries

• #5 SPELLBINDING (9-5): Top selection; runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #8 MY LITTLE JEN (4-1): Has a shot in this race; makes sense on speed figures.
• #11 OUR LITTLE GIRL (15-1): A price horse and fringe contender; shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #2 MI LIA (20-1): A price horse with hope; proven ability and in good form.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 11 – 2

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:00 PM CT; $150k Louisiana Champions Day Classic S., 1 1/8 m on Dirt; 6 Entries

• #1 TOUCHUPONASTAR (3-5): Top selection; proven ability to handle these conditions.
• #4 TUMBARUMBA (2-1): A major player with tactical speed; a good bet to hit the board.
• #6 MANGUM (6-1): Fringe contender with consistent pace figures.
• #2 BEHEMAH STAR (8-1): Best suited for underneath positions; proven ability.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 6 – 2

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:30 PM CT; $53k Allowance, about 1 m on Turf; 11 Entries

• #4 COMMANDER SCOTT (6-1): Top pick; consistent pace figures and suited for a moderately paced race.
• #8 CALICOCO (7-2): A major player; running against decent company.
• #3 GREAT COOLNESS (8-1): Another major player; runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #9 MOMENT OF STARDOM (4-1): Competitive in this race; makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 3 – 9

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:00 PM CT; $100k Louisiana Champions Day Juvenile S., 6 f on Dirt; 9 Entries

• #8 STRONG PROMISE (3-1): Top selection; solid in recent starts and may benefit from a hot pace.
• #6 EL DINERO (5-1): Competitive; may benefit from a hot pace and has a chance late.
• #9 SPINNING ACES (5-2): Best suited for underneath positions; likely in the first flight of runners.
• #7 STOVALL (8-1): Best suited for underneath positions; makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 8 – 6 – 9 – 7

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:30 PM CT; $100k Louisiana Champions Day Turf S., about 1 1/16 m on Turf; 8 Entries

• #5 WOODS N WATER (3-1): Top pick; projects to sit mid-pack and finish strong.
• #2 BUDRO TALKING (9-2): A major player; may have a lot to do in the lane but competitive.
• #8 WHO TOOK THE MONEY (9-5): Another major player; solid in recent starts and the class of the field.
• #4 REAL CITY SPEED (6-1): Not without hope; makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 8 – 4

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:00 PM CT; $100k Louisiana Champions Day Ladies Distaff S., 1 1/16 m on Dirt; 8 Entries

• #2 FREE LIKE A GIRL (3-1): Top selection; tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders.
• #5 A G’S CHARLOTTE (5-2): Fringe contender; competitive with Pedroza in the irons.
• #6 FORT POLK (12-1): A price horse and best for underneath positions.
• #8 SABRA TUFF (9-2): Best suited for underneath positions; solid in recent starts and the class of the field.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 6 – 8

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:30 PM CT; $100k Louisiana Champions Day Ladies Sprint S., 6 f on Dirt; 10 Entries

• #5 FREE LIKE A GIRL (5-2): Top pick; runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #4 OVA CHARGED (3-1): A major player; competitive and consistent.
• #8 BELEOUT (6-1): Competitive and likely in the first flight of runners.
• #7 SPIRITED BEAUTY (8-1): Fringe contender; competitive with Lanerie in the irons.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 8 – 7

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:00 PM CT; $100k Louisiana Champions Day Lassie S., 6 f on Dirt; 13 Entries

• #6 ACCOMMODATE EVA (8-1): Top pick; running against decent company.
• #7 UNDERCOVER GIRL (4-1): A major player; expected to improve off the first start.
• #3 EMILY’S BULLET (10-1): A price horse and fringe contender; the class of the field.
• #11 CLEARLY A TEST (7-2): Fringe contender; solid in recent starts and the class of the field.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 3 – 11

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 5:30 PM CT; $100k Louisiana Champions Day Sprint S., 6 f on Dirt; 14 Entries

• #9 BRIAN’S IRON MIKE (15-1): Top selection; runs consistent pace figures and suited for a moderately paced race.
• #14 BRON AND BROW (7-2): A nod to the NBA duo of Lebron and Davis is major player; consistent and the class of the field.
• #13 MANGUM (5-1): Another major player; runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #3 ALLNIGHT MOONLIGHT (12-1): A price horse; will be competitive and a good bet to hit the board.

Selections: 9 – 14 – 13 – 3

Fair Grounds Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 6:00 PM CT; $52k Maiden Special Weight, 6 f on Dirt; 13 Entries

• #1 WISH CAREFULLY (9-2): Top pick; solid in recent starts with solid early pace figures.
• #5 BOBBY TWO SHOT’S (6-1): A major player; proven ability to handle conditions.
• #10 HANDSOME HAROLD (8-1): Competitive and a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #11 SPRINGTOWN (7-2): A debutant but a major player with the pedigree for success.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 10 – 11

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