February 19 @ Fair Grounds

[dylbert]

Best kept secret in racing. This day gets better with each passing year. Risen Star Stakes has reached Grade II status. Three Grade III races plus two undercard stakes make for an exciting day on Gentilly Boulevard.

Made my arrangements earlier this week. If you plan to attend, please send PM. Always great to meet fellow DTers.


Feb. 19 LOUISIANA DERBY PREVIEW DAY

$60,000 guaranteed Pan Zareta Stakes 46th 4YO/up fillies & mares 6 furlongs

$60,000 guaranteed Colonel Power Stakes 24th 4YO/up 5 1/2 furlongs* (T)

$125,000 guaranteed Fair Grounds Handicap 24th Gr. III 4YO/up 1 1/8 miles* (T)

$125,000 guaranteed Mineshaft Handicap 26th Gr. III 4YO/up 1 1/16 miles

$150,000 guaranteed Rachel Alexandra (former Silverbulletday) Stakes 30th Gr. III 3YO fillies 1 1/16 miles

$300,000 guaranteed Risen Star Stakes 38th Gr. II 3YO 1 1/16 miles

[clyde]

There is a reason it's the best kept secret.

[my miss storm cat]

That should be a really fun day.

Noms, just for the hell of it.

http://www.fairgroundsracecourse.com...es-nominations

[dylbert]

Had great day Saturday! Well, fun, food, quality horse racing... Bankroll took small dent. Didn't expand my P4 ticket to include Expansion.

Bind ran one of those I don't believe what I'm watching races. Watched replay, still scratching my head. Next morning, 105 BSF posted. Mmm, who will be more overbet next time out, Bind or Might?

Back next month for Louisiana Derby Day. Some horses will probably run back. While others go elsewhere. And some new shooters will show seeking "pot of Derby earnings gold".