11/22 (DeD): Jackpot, Princess (G3's), Mile, Treasure Chest, Orleans, more
 

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Where else can you see Big Drama & Goldencents as 2YOs? Attended my first one in 2006. Missed 2009 race due to snow!

In 2010, Delta Downs moved card from December Friday night one to Saturday afternoon one. Improved exposure, improved handle, solid undercard. Plus, afternoon card has drawn bigger crowds including families.

So, please join me in Vinton, Louisiana, for another fun-filled Delta Jackpot Day!

Lukas confirmed bringing BC winner Take Charge Brandi. Always a fun day of racing.

Went last year with my wife...It was bitter cold, but it was a great day of racing.

They need to increase the volume on Don Stevens microphone though.

TCB has perfect running style for this bullring. Strike the front on extra long front stretch, control pace, and scoot home in front on short home stretch.

Hope Lucas sends horses for undercard, too. Quality of Delta Mile has improved in recent years. Weather should rebound to 60s next week. Arctic Blast arrives tonight.

I'm guessing she doesn't have a whole lot left in the tank for this race, but we'll see. Trying to cement divisional honors I assume.

Isn't she a major bet-against in her next race?

PRINCESS PRE-ENTRY PP'S

JACKPOT PRE-ENTRY PP'S

1 Prime Engine Russell Baze Jerry Hollendorfer 8-1
2 Dekabrist Jesus Rios Gennadi Dorochenko 30-1
3 Mr. Z Paco Lopez D. Wayne Lukas 5-2
4 Conquest Tsunami Shaun Bridgmohan Mark Casse 4-1
5 Saratoga Heater Joel Rosario Lisa Lewis 15-1
6 Golden Actor Jose Gallego Ignacio Roncancio 7-2
7 Red Button Tyler Baze Mark Glatt 12-1
8 Wake Up Nick Mario Gutierrez Leandro Mora 10-1
9 Far Right Corey Lanerie Ron Moquett 10-1
10 Ocho Ocho Ocho Mike Smith James Cassidy 6-1
11 (AE) Unblunted Joe Talamo Michael McCarthy 15-1
12 (AE) Two Six Wins Martin Pedroza Michael Pender 20-1

2nd (1:45) Sam's Town S.

7 Furlongs | Open | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $75,000

1 C' maw Charlie Hernandez C J 122 L
2 Notionofmine De La Cruz F 117 L
3 National Defence Patin J W Jr 119 L
4 D'cajun Cat Melancon G 119 L
5 Kody With a K Rosier C R 117 L
6 General Ike Clark K D 117 L
7 Kapenta Eramia R E 117 L



3rd (2:12) Louisiana Legacy S.

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

1 Let Us Be Glad Saenz D 117 L
2 Contangold Simington D E 119 L
3 Four Leaf Chief Melancon G 122 L
4 Quieta Tiz Lanerie C J 117 L
5 Charlie's Affair Inirio J 115 L
6 Cook Some Rice Hernandez C J 117 L
7 Sharon's Boy Melancon J 119 L
8 Emperor T Nieves E 117 L



4th (2:44) Louisiana Jewel S.

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

1 Z Smoke Santiago H M 119 L
2 Pitcher Melancon J 117 L
3 My Gal Charlie Rivera J 117 Blk-On L
4 Private Promise Hernandez C J 119 L
5 Wind Chill Factor Martinez W 117 L
6 Casual Class Meche D J 117 L
7 Composed Inirio J 117 L
8 Lady Emily Sage Simington D E 117 L
9 Fantasy Queen Smith K J 117 L



5th (3:13) Treasure Chest S.

1 Mile | Fillies and Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $200,000

1 Lady Haddassah Martinez W 118 L
2 Kiss to Remember Melancon G 114 L
3 Eden Prairie Geroux F 116 L
4 Spring in the Air Bridgmohan S X 116 L
5 Blue Violet Clark K D 118 L
6 Yahilwa Smith M E 118 L
7 Yeardley De La Cruz F 116 L
8 All Woman Patin B C 121 L
9 Class Included Eramia R E 116 L



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

1 Mile | Fillies | 2 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $400,000

1 Danessa Deluxe Rios J M 117 L
2 Lil Super Bear Hamilton Q 119 L
3 Temper Mint Patty Rosario J 119 L
4 Miss Mandate Bridgmohan S X 117 L
5 Skipalute Lanerie C J 117 L
6 Take Charge Brandi Lopez P 122 L
7 Vivian Da Bling Rosier C R 119 L
8 Spooled De La Cruz F 119 L
9 Sharla Rae Frey K 119 L
10 Majestic Presence Baze R A 117 Blk-On L
AE Divine Dawn Clark K D 117 L
AE Lovely Maria Clark K D 117 L



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

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

1 Prime Engine Baze R A 119 L
2 Dekabrist Rios J M 119 L
3 Mr. Z Lopez P 117 L
4 Conquest Tsunami Bridgmohan S X 122 L
5 Saratoga Heater Rosario J 119 L
6 Golden Actor Gallego J A 119 L
7 Red Button Baze T C 122 L
8 Wake Up Nick Gutierrez Mario 119 L
9 Far Right Lanerie C J 117 L
10 Ocho Ocho Ocho Smith M E 119 L
AE Unblunted Talamo J 122 L
AE Two Six Wins Pedroza M A 117 L



8th (4:45) Delta Mile S.

1 Mile | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $250,000

1 Code West Berry M C 123 L
2 Decisive Moment Martinez W 123 L
3 Mighty Brown Meche D J 114 L
4 Sunbean Eramia R E 125 L
5 Agent Di Nozzo Bridgmohan S X 116 L
6 Runaway Stephen Castillo A 116 L
7 Mystery Train (ARG) Smith M E 116 L
8 Grand Contender Melancon G 123 L



9th (5:15) Orleans S.

7 Furlongs | Fillies | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $75,000

1 Bridaria Lopez P 119 L
2 Gumara Rios J M 117 L
3 Glamoride Melancon J 119 L
4 Jenny Vignette Martinez W 117 L
5 Adrianne G Rosier C R 117 L
6 Silent Lust Castillo A 117 L
7 Honeycomb Allie Hernandez C J 117 L
8 Mary Rita Clark K D 117

If it rains, without looking at the PPs Temper Mint Patty has a great shot to win.

Rain, rain, go away! Forecast has gotten worse with each passing day. Latest one is 100% chance of precipitation. Thunderstorms, possibly severe ones.

It's Louisiana so we will hope for change. Rain or shine this is always fun day. Treasure Chest & Delta Mile have attracted graded stakes class fields again this year.

Delta surface, aka Sabine Sand, plays well with horses exiting synthetic contests. Plus, several trainers have turf horses entered. Birdbirdistheword triumphed in 2006 Jackpot exiting two turf races. Live horses may come from dirt, syn, or grass.

Good luck to all!

Thanks, Steve, for shining spotlight on Delta Downs this week. I started attending in 2006 to support their recovery from Hurricane Rita devastation. Nine years removed from storm, this place and its people have triumphed!

Enjoyed interviews & discussions with Don, Mary & Ed. Sorry NTamm was absent this week.

Continue your excellent work. Next year get away from snow and join us. Jackpot Barbie has nice ring!

Just curious.....

Is there some kind of qualifying for the Delta Jackpot?

Only 10 can run, but with a $1M purse, way more than 10 are going to be "interested".

How are the final 10 determined?

First preference goes to Golden Actor for winning the prep, the Jean Laffite; 2nd preference to horses 1-2-3 in G1 or G2 races; 3rd preference to horses that were in the money in any graded stake; 4th determinant is lifetime earnings.

http://wunderground.com charting says prime portion of card may avoid t-storm activity: http://www.wunderground.com/q/zmw:70668.1.99999

Great news to wake up to :)

Thanks Steve. I knew there had to be some kind of qualifying for the race but I hadn't seen it spelled out anywhere.

Much appreciated! :)