Venue & Race Details
Location: Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans, LA
Post Time: 1:15 PM CT (Race 6)
Distance: 6 furlongs (dirt)
Class: 2-year-olds, stakes race
Purse: $100,000 guaranteed
Weather & Track Conditions
Forecast: Heavy rain showers expected, 67°F, winds 12–15 mph.
Track: Dirt likely to be sloppy, which favors horses with proven wet-track form and strong early speed.
Field Analysis (Post Positions, Horses, Jockeys, Trainers, Odds)
Imperial Cruiser (USA) – Post 1
Trainer: W. Bret Calhoun
Jockey: C.J. McMahon
Recent Form: 1 start, 1 win (maiden victory at Delta Downs, 1010m).
Odds: 8/1
Notes: Rail draw, strong debut, but faces tougher company.
Chariot (USA) – Post 2
Trainer: G.M. Scherer
Jockey: J. Graham
Recent Form: 3 starts, 0 wins, 1 place; last race 8th of 10 at Delta Downs.
Odds: 20/1
Notes: Needs major improvement; longshot.
Luna C (USA) – Post 3
Trainer: S.B. David
Jockey: M. Pedroza Jr.
Recent Form: 1 start, 1 win (maiden win at Evangeline Downs, 1210m).
Odds: 6/1
Notes: Sharp debut winner, could handle sloppy track.
Our Moneyman (USA) – Post 4
Trainer: Jonathan Wong
Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Recent Form: Broke maiden at Keeneland on soft track; 2 starts, 1 win, 1 place.
Odds: 5/2 (favorite)
Notes: Proven on wet ground, strong contender.
Mor Force (USA) – Post 5
Trainer: Shane Wilson
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Recent Form: 2 starts, 1 win, 1 place; returning from 19-week layoff.
Odds: 4/1
Notes: Freshened, could surprise if fit.
Betting Trends & Suggested Wagers
Favorites: Our Moneyman has wet-track form and tactical speed—ideal for sloppy conditions.
Value Play: Mor Force offers solid odds with proven ability, though layoff is a concern.
Longshot: Luna C could surprise if she handles the step up in class.
