Fair Grounds Saturday Analysis: Stakes Trio Carded

The Saturday card from Fair Grounds Race Course features the Joseph R. Peluso Memorial, Scott's Scoundrel, and the Monte Man. Who Took The Money was installed as the morning line favorite in the Scott’s Scoundrel.

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 1

Post: 1:15 PM CT; $17k Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #3 ACTION POTENTIAL (3-1) gets the top selection. She could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Alfortish and Hebert.
• #5 NEW YEAR'S PARTY (7-2) appears to be a major player in this race. She has races good enough to beat this group.
• #1 POINT OF VICTORY (5-1) makes sense on speed figures. This one will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #6 HALFGLAMOROUS (5-2) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one will likely be near the lead throughout the race.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 1 – 6

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 2

Post: 1:45 PM CT; $51k Allowance going 1 mile 70 yards on dirt; Entries: 6

• #5 MO BLING (4-1) is the top pick. She has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #6 MEET ME (5-2) should be competitive in this spot. She has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #3 LOVELY LADY MAY (6-1) has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. This one comes into the race in good form.
• #4 KITTENOFTHE COURT (7-2) should be part of the early pace in this spot.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 3 – 4

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 3

Post: 2:15 PM CT; $22k Starter Optional Claiming going 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #3 OPTIMAL COURAGE (7-2) looks best here. He looks to be the class of the field. This one may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #6 MR. PRODUCTION (7-2) should be competitive in this spot. He has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #4 CRYPTOZONIC (4-1) seems to fit well enough here.
• #5 D TWO (3-1) isn't without hope. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Wilson and Rodriguez. This one will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 4 – 5

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 4

Post: 2:45 PM CT; $52k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 10

• #6 SILVER GALAXY (4-1) gets the top selection. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #4 HALF AGAIN (8-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He has races that would win this one. This one comes into the race in really good form.
• #9 EVERLOVINGHAND (7-2) has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. This one goes out for the Faucheux barn and gets Loveberry in the irons.
• #5 GRIEF (8-1) could get the right setup in this race.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 9 – 5

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 5

Post: 3:15 PM CT; $75k Joseph R. Peluso Memorial S. going 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #8 LATE SEPTEMBER (5-2) is the top pick. He may benefit from a hot pace up front. This one really like the 5 1/2 furlong distance.
• #4 BISPING (4-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He will likely be out on or near the lead and will look to hold off the charge to the wire.
• #3 NOT ON HERB (7-2) should improve off the first start and could get the right setup in this race.
• #5 KING'S LUTE (5-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He could get the right setup in this race.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 3 – 5

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 6

Post: 3:45 PM CT; $50k Maiden Special Weight going 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 9

• #9 MISS SHIPMAN (8-1) looks best here. She makes sense on speed figures. This one will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here.
• #1 OATH OF ALLEGIANCE (10-1) should be competitive in this spot. She has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. This one comes into the race in really good form.
• #7 CAMP AKEELA (3-1) could be in with a shot in this race. She is well bred for this spot.
• #5 KAYLEE LOU (12-1) is a price horse and feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 7 – 5

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 7

Post: 4:15 PM CT; $75k Scott's Scoundrel S. going 1 mile 70 yards on dirt; Entries: 11

• #10 WHO TOOK THE MONEY (7-5) gets the top selection. He may benefit from a hot pace up front. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #2 BEHEMAH STAR (6-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Camejo and Rodriguez.
• #1 HIGHLAND CREEK (9-2) will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #8 BIG CHOPPER (15-1) has races good enough to beat this group. This one is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.

Selections: 10- 2 – 1 – 8

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 8

Post: 4:45 PM CT; $75k Monte Man S. going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10

• #2 BERTIE'S GALAXY (5-2) is the top pick. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one goes out for the Faucheux barn and gets Loveberry in the irons.
• #4 SCARLETTSBLACKJACK (6-1) should be competitive in this spot. He has races that could win.
• #10 UNIFIED REPORT (6-1) comes into the race in really good form.
• #5 CREOLE CHARLIE (8-1) makes sense on speed figures. This one is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 10- 5

Fair Grounds Race Course- Race 9

Post: 5:15 PM CT; $50k Maiden Special Weight going 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 14

• #5 KAJUN KARMA (9-2) looks best here. He has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #8 STIFF DRINK (8-1) should be competitive in this spot. He shouldn't have trouble with the 5 1/2 furlong distance.
• #7 RIGHTEOUS FREEDOM (10-1) could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. This one shouldn't have trouble with the 5 1/2 furlong distance.
• #10 JACK HAMMER (7-2) debuts here and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 7 – 10

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