9/12 (LaD): Super Derby (G2), 5 Undercard Stakes
 

5th (2:04) Louisiana Stallion S.

7 Furlongs | Open | 2 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $100,000

1 Anterior Rodriguez F T 122 L
2 Smoothmoney Mora G 122 L
3 Zackarooney Simington D E 122 L
4 Mick Nieves E 122 FTL
5 Our Rapidash Meche D J 122 L
6 King's Share Castillo A 122 L
7 Icy Gentleman Del-Cid H 122 L



6th (2:35) River Cities S.

1 1/16 Miles (Turf) | Fillies and Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $75,000

1 Double Down Britt Del-Cid H 122 L
2 J J Queen Contreras A 122 L
3 Carmen's Rose Mora G 122 L
4 Ten Crowns Simington D E 122 L
5 Wildcat Springs Riquelme J 122 L
6 Wave Goodbye Meche D J 122 FTL
7 Platinum Kitty Eramia R E 122 L
8 Kiss a Yankee Chaves M 122 L



8th (3:38) Happy Ticket S.

1 Mile (Turf) | Fillies | 2 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $75,000

1 Social Factor Simington D E 116 L
2 Sombree Prado E S 116 L
3 Jazz Song Rosier C R 116 L
4 Flashy Appeal Laviolette B S 116 L
5 Dreamofhonor Woodley T 116 L
6 Giant Cruiser Melancon G 116 L
7 Indypendent Deputy Landeros C 116 L
8 Faith in a Saint Del-Cid H 114 L
9 Theron Contreras A 116 L
10 Smiley Briley Chaves M 116 L
11 Glitter O'Prado Melancon J 116 L
12 Saritta Eramia R E 116 L
AE Angelita Melancon J 116 L



9th (4:07) Sunday Silence S.

1 Mile (Turf) | Open | 2 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $75,000

1 Kid Creole Nieves E 116 L
2 Shda Binn Discreet Del-Cid H 114 L
3 Aztec Lion Mora G 116 L
4 Mimosa Morning Melancon G 114 L
5 Uncle Brennie Landeros C 116 L
6 Hunsa's Magic Murray E M 116 Blk-On L
7 Royal Lion Laviolette B S 116 L
8 Mach Five Melancon J 114 L
9 Better Than Magic Rosier C R 116 L
10 Masterly Simington D E 116 L
11 Dancehall Jack Woodley T 116 L
12 Tuff Red Stick Eramia R E 116 L



10th (4:40) Unbridled S.

1 1/16 Miles (Turf) | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $75,000

1 Chongo Mora G 118 L
2 Mallard's Bro Larrosa J A 118 L
3 String King Eramia R E 124 L
4 Alamo Heights Melancon J 120 L
5 Port Aggregate Murray E M 118 L
6 Warren's Rebel Batista L A 118 L
7 Unbridled Giant Simington D E 118 L
8 Potomac River Vargas J P 124 L
9 Well's Gold Rosier C R 118 L



11th (5:12) Super Derby (G2)

1 1/8 Miles | Open | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $400,000

1 Prime Engine Steiner J J 124 L
2 Four Leaf Chief Melancon G 124 L
3 The Pickett Factor Meche D J 124 L
4 Fusaichi Flame Laviolette B S 124 Blk-On L
5 Allied Air Raid Landeros C 124 L
6 Chocopologie Eramia R E 124 L
7 Mobile Bay Prado E S 124 L

I am embarrassed to say I don't recognize any of those horses in the Super Derby.

This. I second this.

It's hard to believe how far this race has fallen in stature. It seems that each year it gets worse. Long gone are the days when horses like Sunday Silence or Alysheba showed up. It's not even attracting horses who are going to make some noise down the road, like a Blame. From what I understand, the casino side of the racino isn't doing that well either.

Yes, this race continues its decline from Grade 1 glory years. Had nice uptick several years back. To LaD's credit, it did attempt to develop 2YO turf races as Breeders Cup preps during last 7-8 years. These once $150k races have fallen to $75k level having never gained Grade 3 status.

Harrah's Louisiana Downs is one of Caesars Entertainment's bankrupt properties. It appears that very little has been done to market Super Derby and its undercard this year. Last year, Rosie Napravnick rode a Ramsey horse in nearly every stakes race. Biggest decline indicator for me? Not one single 'Little Al' Stall entry in any stakes race tomorrow.

I'm in Bossier City now and will still enjoy a day at good old Ell-A-Dee tomorrow.

Fabulous late summer weather today and lots of chalky racing. Personal treat was annual meet-and-greet with NTamm1215. Always great horse racing conversations. Added bonus, met @utbighair, Jonathan Kinchen.

Weak, slow Super Derby field will likely drop LaD's lone graded race from G2 to G3. Next stop, Delta Jackpot in November.

If lad wants the super derby to be a draw, they have to raise the purse...at least double what it is