A Little Turf Action on Stakes Saturday

 While all eyes will be on the great stakes races at Saratoga and Del Mar, we journey down to Louisiana for some great LA bred stakes action. Fuller fields with strong opportunities await.

Louisiana Downs Race 6 {LA Cup Turf Classic~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~LA bred~Stakes}

A field of eleven will hit the grass in this annual event featuring Louisiana Bred horses.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed to take this crew through swift fractions. Only four in this group have raced over the Louisiana Downs course. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only three stretch out to this distance. It should be a fantastic race.

#7 Carleas Dream (Wade / Jacks) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and four significant workouts. This guy has hit the board in his last three and has two victories at this distance. He should be forwardly placed ready to roll. A son of Lea, he is 80% in the money from fifteen career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Jaci's Royalty (Thornton / Harrison) should challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and one solid workout. This guy notched a win at this distance in his only attempt. Look for him to track the pace strategically and spring into the stretch. A son of Royal Strand [IRE], he is 55% in the money from nine career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Afleet Ascent (Marquez / Faucheux) will contend with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two robust workouts. He also holds the second highest speed number at this distance. Look for him amongst the forwardly placed herd. A son of Northern Afleet, he is 50% in the money at this distance.

$2 SHOW.

#2 Mangelsen (Lozada / Faucheux) should be in the mix sharing the third highest last out speed number and throwing down two strong workouts. He should show speed on the front end. This guy will be stretching out to this distance for the first time. A son of Band Sound, he is 50% in the money from twenty-two career starts. 

$1 SHOW.

#10 Grand Luwegee (D. Saenz / Perron) should be in the thick of it when the gates fling open. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number as well as being in the money in his last three races. A son of El Corredor, he is 59% in the money from twenty-seven career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#7 Carleas Dream  //  #9 Jaci's Royalty,  #4 Afleet Ascent,  #2 Mangelsen,  #10 Grand Luwegee.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Carleas Dream  +  #9 Jaci's Royalty  +  #4 Afleet Ascent  +  #2 Mangelsen.

Have a magnificent day of racing !!!