2/9 (FG): Louisiana Derby Preview Day

[Alan07]

Fair Grounds - February 9th, 2008 - Race 4
Pan Zareta S.
Estimated Local Post Time: 1:57 PM
Race Type: Stakes
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age Restriction: Four Year Old and Upward
Sex: Fillies and Mares
Purse: $100,000
Distance: Six Furlongs
Surface: Dirt
Post Horse Name Age Sex Weight Jockey Name
1 Ruby's Grand Slam (KY) 5 Mare 116 Corey J. Lanerie
2 Sutra (KY) 4 Filly 116 Garrett K. Gomez
3 Casino Transaction (FL) 4 Filly 118 Jose Lezcano
4 Tres Dream (KY) 4 Filly 122 Shaun Bridgmohan
5 Graeme Six (FL) 4 Filly 116 Julien R. Leparoux
6 Chatham (KY) 4 Filly 118 John R. Velazquez
7 Magnetic Miss (IL) 4 Filly 116 James Graham
8 Atlanta Highway (KY) 4 Filly 118 Robby Albarado


Fair Grounds - February 9th, 2008 - Race 5
Colonel Power S.
Estimated Local Post Time: 2:25 PM
Race Type: Stakes
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age Restriction: Four Year Old and Upward
Purse: $100,000
Distance: About Five And One Half Furlongs
Surface: Turf
Post Horse Name Age Sex Weight Jockey Name
1 Orphan Brigade (KY) 7 Gelding 116 Jesse M. Campbell
2 Mystery Classic (TX) 5 Gelding 116 Bobby J. Walker, Jr.
3 No Fault (KY) 5 Gelding 116 Calvin H. Borel
4 Legal Move (ON) 4 Colt 116 Patrick Husbands
5 Atticus Kristy (KY) 7 Gelding 116 John R. Velazquez
6 General Charley (TX) 6 Horse 116 Julien R. Leparoux
7 Wherethewestbegins (KY) 5 Horse 116 Garrett K. Gomez
8 Truelyonbroadway (FL) 4 Gelding 116 James Graham
9 Stormin Baghdad (KY) 4 Colt 116 Shaun Bridgmohan
10 Natural Speed (KY) 4 Colt 116 Miguel Mena
11 Euroears (KY) 4 Colt 122 Ramsey Zimmerman
12 Fort Prado (IL) 7 Horse 122 Robby Albarado


Fair Grounds - February 9th, 2008 - Race 6
Mineshaft H. - Grade: 3
Estimated Local Post Time: 2:55 PM
Race Type: Stakes
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age Restriction: Four Year Old and Upward
Purse: $150,000
Distance: One And One Sixteenth Miles
Surface: Dirt
Post Horse Name Age Sex Weight Jockey Name
1 Encaustic (MD) 4 Colt 112 Shaun Bridgmohan
2 Grasshopper (KY) 4 Colt 117 Robby Albarado
3 Stonehouse (IL) 4 Colt 112 James Graham
4 Island Warrior (KY) 5 Horse 113 Julien R. Leparoux
5 Silver Lord (KY) 5 Horse 116 Corey J. Lanerie
6 Magna Graduate (KY) 6 Horse 118 John R. Velazquez
7 Better Than Bonds (FL) 6 Horse 114 Ramon A. Dominguez


Fair Grounds - February 9th, 2008 - Race 7
Fair Grounds H. - Grade: 3
Estimated Local Post Time: 3:25 PM
Race Type: Stakes
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age Restriction: Four Year Old and Upward
Purse: $150,000
Distance: About One And One Eighth Miles
Surface: Turf
Post Horse Name Age Sex Weight Jockey Name
1 French Beret (ON) 5 Gelding 116 James Graham
2 Silverfoot (KY) 8 Gelding 116 Julien R. Leparoux
3 Warn (FL) 4 Colt 110 Jesse M. Campbell
4 Sterwins (ON) 5 Gelding 115 Patrick Husbands
5 Better Talk Now (KY) 9 Gelding 121 Ramon A. Dominguez
6 Baby First (FR) 5 Horse 114 Michael C. Baze
7 Jazz Quest (IL) 4 Colt 115 John R. Velazquez
8 Daytona (IRE) 4 Gelding 119 Mike E. Smith
9 Save Big Money (KY) 5 Horse 114 Robby Albarado
10 Inca King (KY) 4 Gelding 117 Shaun Bridgmohan


Fair Grounds - February 9th, 2008 - Race 8
Silverbulletday S. - Grade: 3
Estimated Local Post Time: 3:55 PM
Race Type: Stakes
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age Restriction: Three Year Old
Sex: Fillies
Purse: $200,000
Distance: One And One Sixteenth Miles
Surface: Dirt
Post Horse Name Age Sex Weight Jockey Name
1 Jolie the Cat (KY) 3 Filly 122 Shaun Bridgmohan
2 Highest Class (KY) 3 Filly 116 Robby Albarado
3 Miss Missile (KY) 3 Filly 122 Diego Saenz
4 Absolutely Cindy (KY) 3 Filly 122 Julien R. Leparoux
5 Proud Spell (KY) 3 Filly 122 Gabriel Saez
6 High Surf (KY) 3 Filly 116 John R. Velazquez
7 Indian Blessing (KY) 3 Filly 122 Garrett K. Gomez


Fair Grounds - February 9th, 2008 - Race 9
Risen Star S. - Grade: 3
Estimated Local Post Time: 4:28 PM
Race Type: Stakes
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age Restriction: Three Year Old
Purse: $300,000
Distance: One And One Sixteenth Miles
Surface: Dirt
Post Horse Name Age Sex Weight Jockey Name
1 Check It Twice (FL) 3 Colt 122 John R. Velazquez
2 Blackberry Road (KY) 3 Colt 116 Calvin H. Borel
3 Visionaire (KY) 3 Colt 118 Jose Lezcano
4 Bonanza (KY) 3 Colt 122 Patrick Husbands
5 Unbridled Vicar (KY) 3 Gelding 116 Corey J. Lanerie
6 Rich Young Ruler (FL) 3 Colt 116 Fabio A. Arguello, Jr.
7 The Darp (KY) 3 Colt 116 Robby Albarado
8 Pyro (KY) 3 Colt 116 Shaun Bridgmohan
9 Signature Move (KY) 3 Colt 120 Michael C. Baze
10 Peteadoris (LA) 3 Colt 118 James Graham
11 Z Fortune (NY) 3 Colt 122 Garrett K. Gomez
12 Prince Cortez (FL) 3 Colt 120 Julien R. Leparoux

[NTamm1215]

Excellent card. Fair Grounds has struck gold when it comes to these "big event days" that they're using to lead up to their big day on 3/8.

The only name we thought we'd see that isn't there is Showing Up. Will we ever see him again? I'm beginning to think not.

NT