The Edward J. Johnston Memorial Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course is set to be an exciting race with a purse of $100,000. This one and one-sixteenth mile turf race for four-year-olds and upward features a competitive field of eleven horses. Here’s a detailed analysis and preview of the horses, jockeys, trainers, and pedigrees:
1. Calicoco (LA)
- Jockey: Florent Geroux
- Trainer: Shane Wilson
- Owner: Tye E. Smith
- Breeder: Tye E. Smith
- Pedigree: Calibrachoa – Chocolatesensation, by Valid Expectations
- Analysis: Calicoco has shown promise in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a strong contender if he handles the turf well.
2. Good and Stout (LA)
- Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
- Trainer: Carrol Castille
- Owner: Whispering Oaks Farm, LLC (Carrol Castille)
- Breeder: Adcock’s Red River Farm, LLC & Hume Wornall
- Pedigree: Coal Front – Ready Witted, by More Than Ready
- Analysis: Good and Stout has had mixed results but has shown potential. He will need to improve significantly to be a contender in this field.
3. Gamer Nate (LA)
- Jockey: C.J. McMahon
- Trainer: Lonnie Briley
- Owner: Norman Stables, LLC (Robbie Norman)
- Breeder: Jeannie T Carrere
- Pedigree: Divisidero – Da River Girl, by Alternation
- Analysis: Gamer Nate has shown potential in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a sleeper in this field if he performs well on the turf.
4. Benoit (LA)
- Jockey: James Graham
- Trainer: Joe O. Duhon
- Owner: Stacey Moak
- Breeder: Joseph Tosterud
- Pedigree: Closing Argument – Katiebarthedoor, by English Channel
- Analysis: Benoit has had mixed results but has shown potential. He could be a contender if he performs well on the turf.
5. Blue Cheese (LA)
- Jockey: Joel Dominguez
- Trainer: Samuel Breaux
- Owner: Mark Necaise
- Breeder: Markkim Farms
- Pedigree: Midshipman – Lemondropkisses, by Lemon Drop Kid
- Analysis: Blue Cheese has struggled in his previous races and is a long shot in this field. He will need to improve significantly to be a contender.
6. Behemah Star (LA)
- Jockey: Jose Andres Guerrero
- Trainer: Shane Wilson
- Owner: Brittlyn Stable, Inc. (Evelyn Benoit)
- Breeder: Brittlyn, Inc.
- Pedigree: Star Guitar – Saintly Joan, by Northern Afleet
- Analysis: Behemah Star is the morning line favorite and has shown strong performances in his previous races. He is a top contender in this race.
7. Passing Judgment (LA)
- Jockey: Edgar Morales
- Trainer: Gregory D. Foley
- Owner: Gulf Coast Stables, LLC (Scott D. Butaud)
- Breeder: Gulf Coast Stables, LLC
- Pedigree: Outwork – Purple Piano, by Stay Thirsty
- Analysis: Passing Judgment has shown potential in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a contender if he performs well on the turf.
8. Allnight Moonlight (LA)
- Jockey: Elio J. Barrera
- Trainer: Samuel Breaux
- Owner: Roger G. Smith
- Breeder: Coteau Grove Farms, LLC
- Pedigree: Ransom the Moon – Gingertini, by Medaglia d’Oro
- Analysis: Allnight Moonlight has shown promise in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a strong contender if he handles the turf well.
9. El Dinero (LA)
- Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
- Trainer: Patrick Devereux, Jr.
- Owner: Tav Enterprises, LLC (John Tavormina and Leslie Rohrer)
- Breeder: J. Adcock & Hume Wornall
- Pedigree: El Deal – Money for Makeup, by Forestry
- Analysis: El Dinero has shown potential in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a contender if he performs well on the turf.
10. Wicked Secret (LA)
- Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
- Trainer: Whitney J. Zeringue, Jr.
- Owner: Bammm Stables, LLC (Quinn Strander)
- Breeder: Coteau Grove Farms, LLC
- Pedigree: Mendelssohn – Mum, by Tapit
- Analysis: Wicked Secret has had mixed results but has shown potential. He will need to improve significantly to be a contender in this field.
11. Woods N Water (LA)
- Jockey: Timothy Thornton
- Trainer: Samuel Breaux
- Owner: Richard Painter and Dewberry Farm (John Dewberry)
- Breeder: Orange Grove Thoroughbreds, Inc. & Richard Painter
- Pedigree: Palace – Said and Done, by First Samurai
- Analysis: Woods N Water has shown promise in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a strong contender if he handles the turf well.
