11/19 (DeD): Delta Jackpot, Delta Jackpot (G3's)

[Kasept]

3rd (2:12) Treasure Chest S.

1 Mile | Fillies and Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $125,000

1 Spirit Seeker Rosario J 118 L
2 Fools in Love Trujillo E 116 L
3 Warpaint Annie Hernandez B J 116 L
4 Le Mi Geaux Nakatani C S 114 L
5 Bella Medaglia Jacinto J 116 L
6 Remit Melancon G 116 L



4th (2:44) Louisiana Legacy S.

1 Mile | Open | 2 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $150,000

1 Prince Kaden Stokes R A III 117 L
2 Joe's No Saint Larrosa J A 117 L
3 Private Prayer Eramia R E 119 Blk-On L
4 Cajun Charlie Hebert T J 117 L
5 Porto Pottea Bridgmohan S X 117 L
6 Zip Motion Melancon G 117 L
7 Freddie One Bite Napravnik R 117 L
8 Top Cat Boogie Saenz D 122 L
9 Noble Alex Rodriguez F T 119 L
10 Validfromthegitgo Melancon J 122 L
AE Landopedusa McMahon C J 117 L
AE Balidor Desol Perrodin E J 117 L



5th (3:13) Delta Mile S.

1 Mile | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $125,000

1 And Music Came Lozano W Jr 116 L
2 Decisive Moment Clark K D 116 L
3 Deliverer Patin B C 116 L
4 Hoorayforhollywood Garcia M 114 L
5 Avie's Pegasus Graham J 120 L
6 Glenwood Canyon Leparoux J R 123 L
7 Matto Mondo (CHI) Saenz D 118 L
8 Omniscient Melancon G 116 L



6th (3:43) Delta Downs Princess S. (G3)

1 Mile | Fillies | 2 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $500,000

1 Gospel Gal Singh R R 119 L
2 Now I Know Compton P 119 L
3 Delightful Magic Bridgmohan S X 117 L
4 Culotte Melancon G 119 L
5 Candrea Garcia M 119 Blk-On L
6 Inny Minnie Leparoux J R 117 L
7 Citizen Advocate Jurado L 119 L
8 Yeardley Clark K D 119 L
9 Devious Intent Theriot H J II 117 L
10 Yvete Sangalo (MEX) Landeros C 119 L



7th (4:15) Delta Downs Jackpot S. (G3)

1 1/16 Miles | Open | 2 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $1,000,000

1 Longview Drive Rosario J 119 L
2 Seven Lively Sins Leparoux J R 117 L
3 Tiz Moe Theriot H J II 117 L
4 Basmati Nakatani C S 117 L
5 My Adonis Trujillo E 119 L
6 Drill Garcia M 122 Blk-On L
7 Laurie's Rocket Hernandez B J Jr 117 L
8 Sabercat Melancon G 119 L
9 Dougs Buddy Stokes R A III 119 FTL
10 Jake Mo Simington D E 119 L



8th (4:45) Louisiana Jewel S.


1 Mile | Fillies | 2 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $150,000

1 Effie Napravnik R 117 L
2 Kaki's Storm Gonzalez C V 122 L
3 Cajun Diva Simington D E 117 L
4 Little Ms Protocol Saenz D 122 L
5 Lady Dow Burress B 117 L
6 Eepopporkahah Eramia R E 117 L
7 Tensas Salt Bridgmohan S X 117 L
8 Izzie's Gold Melancon G 117 L
9 Carmen's Mystery Clark K D 117 L
10 Brittany's Tuition Marquez C L 117 L
AE Wildcat At Dawn Napravnik R 115 L



9th (5:15) Sam's Town S.

7 Furlongs | Open | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $60,000

1 Nacho Business Trujillo E 118 L
2 Goodtimehadbyall Mena M 116 L
3 Herp Napravnik R 116 L
4 Big Scrape Larrosa J A 118 L
5 Atlantic Bull Clark K D 116 L
6 Colonial's Score Graham J 116 L
7 Smokethruakeyhole Compton P 118 L
8 Texas Citizen Bourque D L 118 L



10th (5:45) Orleans S.

7 Furlongs | Fillies | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $60,000

1 Hatter Nu Nu Burningham J 116 L
2 Coco Ecolo Trujillo E 116 L
3 Moon Larry Hernandez C J 116 L
4 Fleur de Sel Eramia R E 116 L
5 Mollys Missb'havin McMahon C J 116 L
6 Heavens Hall Larrosa J A 118 L
7 Madalanie Saenz D 116 L
8 Tapatia Melancon G 116 L
9 Misty's Shadow Jacinto J 118 L
10 Lost My Halo Rodriguez F T 118 L

[Bigsmc]

These races got a lot more of my money when they ran them on Friday night (100% more).

[mnmark]

is that a fact? I thought they increased there handle when they moved it to Saturday last year. Its still a great card every year

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by mnmark

is that a fact? I thought they increased there handle when they moved it to Saturday last year. Its still a great card every year

Comparing it to 2009 was a bit unfair considering the card was run in a snowstorm but the handle was up 20% last year from 2008.

[Kasept]

I never had a chance to mention it at the time the fields were drawn, but SABERCAT didn't go in the Juvenile because he had a colic episode the night before entries. He was vanned to the clinic -- and in typical 2yo colic episode fashion -- 'un-wound' during the ride. Sabercat had looked terrific preparing for the Juvy and is 8-1 for this.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by mnmark

is that a fact? I thought they increased there handle when they moved it to Saturday last year. Its still a great card every year

I was only talking about my money and my opinion.

Friday night, they had my undivided attention. I wagered on the full card.

Saturday afternoon, I have at least 4 other tracks I would spend my money on before tossing it at a track that I look at once a year.

[NTamm1215]

Baffert entering Candrea and Drill in the two big races could end up being a blessing for every bettor. Each will be wildly overbet and are in tough races.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Baffert entering Candrea and Drill in the two big races could end up being a blessing for every bettor. Each will be wildly overbet and are in tough races.

I dont like either of them at all, and Im the leader of the Baffert fan club.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Baffert entering Candrea and Drill in the two big races could end up being a blessing for every bettor. Each will be wildly overbet and are in tough races.

I know its for $1 million dollars, but I get the feeling Drill is being "punished" for his poor BC effort with a quick turnaround the way Officer was ten years ago.

[RockHardTen1985]

It seems pretty obvious that Drill is a synthetic surface sprinter. His 2 dirt races are not that good, but then again maybe its the distance. So either way going long on dirt feels like it wont work for him.

[dylbert]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

I know its for $1 million dollars, but I get the feeling Drill is being "punished" for his poor BC effort with a quick turnaround the way Officer was ten years ago.

Punished? The winner's purse is $600,000 which practically guarantees Kentucky Derby start.

Drill's sire was one of my favorite horses ever, Lawyer Ron. LR caught my attention when he won Diamond Jo Stakes on New Year's Eve 2005 at Evangeline Downs. Link about that effort follows:

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...mond-jo-stakes

A few weeks later I witnessed Lawyer Ron dominating Risen Star field. This was Fair Grounds at Louisiana Downs meet after Hurricane Katrina. He continued his brillance sweeping Oaklawn Park 3YO races -- Southwest, Rebel and Arkansas Derby. Alas, Kentucky Derby was his undoing.

Drill may be overbet Saturday. I will enjoy watching him run nonetheless...

[pucknut]

My Andonis should muscle this field no?

[Gate Dancer]

Originally Posted by pucknut

My Andonis should muscle this field no?

His nice prep over this track gives him a huge advantage over any invader.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by dylbert

Punished? The winner's purse is $600,000 which practically guarantees Kentucky Derby start.

I mentioned the purse already. What I was referring to with him being "punished" was the quick turnaround after a dull effort in the BC. Had he run a big race in the BC, I wonder if he would have been considered for this spot. Bob Baffert did similar with Officer in 2001 (wheeled back in one week for the Cal Cup) and arguably ruined the horse's career.

Drill's sire was one of my favorite horses ever, Lawyer Ron. LR caught my attention when he won Diamond Jo Stakes on New Year's Eve 2005 at Evangeline Downs.

Lawyer Ron was a very good horse. His double at Saratoga in the Whitney and Woodward was pretty impressive. Nearly took down the Jockey Club Gold Cup and finished fairly close in the Met Mile, too.

[Rudeboyelvis]

I'm bias on this because [redboard alert] I not only crushed the fuk out of this last year, but earned a full ride the the HPWS via Twin Spires Delta Jackpot Challenge [/redboard alert]. DeD, I can't wait.

[FATPIANO]

Originally Posted by pucknut

My Andonis should muscle this field no?

ABSOLUTELY

[knickslions2]

Originally Posted by FATPIANO

ABSOLUTELY

Looks much the best here

[Alan07]

Saber!

[ellpol]

Originally Posted by Kasept

I never had a chance to mention it at the time the fields were drawn, but SABERCAT didn't go in the Juvenile because he had a colic episode the night before entries. He was vanned to the clinic -- and in typical 2yo colic episode fashion -- 'un-wound' during the ride. Sabercat had looked terrific preparing for the Juvy and is 8-1 for this.

Thanks for this valuable information Steve. A $20 win bet and I am out for the day. You are the best. I owe you a crab cake dinner next time you are in Maryland.

[knickslions2]

Originally Posted by Kasept

I never had a chance to mention it at the time the fields were drawn, but SABERCAT didn't go in the Juvenile because he had a colic episode the night before entries. He was vanned to the clinic -- and in typical 2yo colic episode fashion -- 'un-wound' during the ride. Sabercat had looked terrific preparing for the Juvy and is 8-1 for this.

You the man!! Nice call