Venue & Race Details
Location: Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans, LA
Post Time: 2:45 PM CT (Race 7)
Distance: 6 furlongs (dirt)
Class: 2-year-old fillies, stakes race
Purse: $154,000 guaranteed
Weather & Track Conditions
Forecast: Mild Gulf Coast afternoon, 67°F, partly cloudy, winds 8–12 mph.
Track: Dirt expected to be fast, favoring tactical speed and front-runners.
Field Analysis (Post Positions, Horses, Jockeys, Trainers, Odds)
El Sunshine (USA) – Post 1
Trainer: W. Bret Calhoun
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Recent Form: 3 starts, 1 win, 1 place, 1 show.
Odds: 6/1
Notes: Consistent filly, rail draw could help early positioning.
Little Miss Curlin (USA) – Post 2
Trainer: Patrick Devereux Jr.
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Recent Form: 1 start, 1 win (maiden victory).
Odds: 8/1
Notes: Lightly raced but impressive debut; step up in class.
Wickedwithbourbon (USA) – Post 3
Trainer: J. Keith Desormeaux
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Recent Form: 6 starts, 1 win, 2 places.
Odds: 10/1
Notes: Experienced but inconsistent; needs pace collapse.
Summers With Sonya (USA) – Post 4
Trainer: Tanner Tracy
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza Jr.
Recent Form: 3 starts, 1 win, 1 place.
Odds: 7/1
Notes: Tactical filly, strong connections, could hit board.
Swampy (USA) – Post 5
Trainer: Samuel Breaux
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Recent Form: 2 starts, 1 win, 1 place.
Odds: 9/2
Notes: Sharp form, proven at shorter distances, dangerous contender.
Liteupthenite (USA) – Post 6
Trainer: Jayde J. Gelner
Jockey: Elvin Gonzalez
Recent Form: 4 starts, 1 win, 2 places, 1 show.
Odds: 3/1 (favorite)
Notes: Consistent, last-out winner, strong pace presence.
On The Horizon (USA) – Post 7
Trainer: Samuel Breaux
Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Recent Form: Debut race.
Odds: 15/1
Notes: First-time starter, tough spot against seasoned fillies.
Allons Betta Lee (USA) – Post 8
Trainer: Jason Faul
Jockey: Juan P. Vargas
Recent Form: Debut race.
Odds: 20/1
Notes: Longshot debutante, needs experience.
Fly Strong (USA) – Post 9
Trainer: Jayde J. Gelner
Jockey: C.J. McMahon
Recent Form: Debut race.
Odds: 15/1
Notes: Stablemate to Liteupthenite, could surprise but raw.
Betting Trends & Suggested Wagers
Favorites: Liteupthenite is consistent and well-positioned for another win.
Value Play: Swampy offers strong recent form at mid-range odds.
Longshot: Summers With Sonya could sneak into exotics with tactical speed.
