A Fine Turf Sprint on Stakes Saturday

 We look in on a fine Turf Sprint contest down in NOLA.

Fair Grounds Race Course Race 8 {Pan Zareta Stakes~5 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A talented field of twelve will hit the green in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Not one of these ladies have raced over the Fair Grounds course. There is plenty of speed to produce a lively pace. Speed figures are very close, making it any one's race to win. All have been well prepped for the race. It should be one of the best races of the day.

#11 Cupid's Crush (Graham / M. Robertson) has cobbled three victories in a row seeking her fourth. She comes off a route race with one solid workout. She is exceptional over the Turf. Look for her to show tactical speed and strike with the flow. A daughter of Cupid, she is 87% in the money from sixteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Ever So Sweet [IRE] (Pedroza / B. Cox) comes in with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and four superb workouts. She will show speed. This gal is solid over the Turf and at the distance. A daughter of Calyx [GB], she is 66% in the money from six starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Bosserati (Cohen / Russell) comes in with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two sound workouts. She will be with the speedsters up front on the lead. This filly loves the Turf and distance. A daughter of Holy Boss, she is 58% in the money from seventeen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Accomplished Girl (Loveberry / Asmussen) should be forwardly placed. She has three very good last out speed numbers and one hearty workout. This gal is proficient over the Turf and at the distance. A daughter of Street Boss, she is 46% in the money from fifteen starts.

#6 Hollywood Walk (Barbosa / Trombetta) comes in with the highest last out speed number at a longer sprint and two robust workouts. She will track the pace and strike heading into the stretch. A daughter of Animal Kingdom, she is 71% in the money from twenty-one starts.

#12 All I Want Is You (J. Ortiz / Correas) is the de facto morning line favorite. She will be part of the tracker pack seeking position for launch into the stretch. This filly holds the third highest last out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. A daughter of The Factor, she is 54% in the money from eleven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#11 Cupids Crush  ///  #4 Ever So Sweet [IRE],  #1 Bosserati,  #5 Accomplished Girl,  #6 Hollywood Walk,  #12 All I Want Is You.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#4,  #1,  #5,  #6,  #12  /// #11 Cupids Crush.

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!