The Red Camelia Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course is set to be an exciting race with a purse of $100,000. This one-mile turf race for fillies and mares four years old and upward features a competitive field of ten horses. Here’s a detailed analysis and preview of the horses, jockeys, trainers, and pedigrees:
1. Ground Control (LA)
- Jockey: Edgar Morales
- Trainer: W. Bret Calhoun
- Owner: Love Partnership Interests, LP (Kenneth, Allison, and Wyatt Love)
- Breeder: Love Partnership Interests, L. P.
- Pedigree: Mshawish – Cayman Kai, by Lemon Drop Kid
- Analysis: Ground Control has shown promise in her previous races and has a solid pedigree. She could be a contender if she handles the turf well.
2. Highly Wicked (LA)
- Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
- Trainer: Sam B. David, Jr.
- Owner: Earl J. Hernandez, Keith J. Hernandez, and John Duvieilh
- Breeder: Earl Hernandez, Keith Hernandez & John Duvieilh
- Pedigree: Wicked Strong – Highly Confused, by Rahy
- Analysis: Highly Wicked has been consistent in her performances and has a strong pedigree. She is one of the top contenders in this race.
3. Dixie Farmer (LA)
- Jockey: Axel Concepcion
- Trainer: Yovani Munoz
- Owner: Yovani Munoz and Maria Carlos
- Breeder: Brandon Adcock
- Pedigree: Mo Tom – Exceedexpectations, by Tale of the Cat
- Analysis: Dixie Farmer has had mixed results but has shown potential. She could be a sleeper in this field if she performs well on the turf.
4. Tommie G (LA)
- Jockey: C.J. McMahon
- Trainer: Patricia G. West
- Owner: Thomas Galvin
- Breeder: Thomas M. Galvin
- Pedigree: Court Vision – Adrianne G, by Indygo Shiner
- Analysis: Tommie G has struggled in her previous races and is a long shot in this field. She will need to improve significantly to be a contender.
5. Fort Polk (LA)
- Jockey: Julio Ramirez, Jr.
- Trainer: Rosa E. Ramirez
- Owner: Ramirez Racing (Rosa E. Ramirez)
- Breeder: Spanish Cross Stable, LLC
- Pedigree: Behindatthebar – Military Miss, by Military
- Analysis: Fort Polk is the oldest horse in the field and has a wealth of experience. She could surprise with a strong performance.
6. Jus Press Star (LA)
- Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
- Trainer: Alice G. Cohn
- Owner: Pine Knoll Farm, LLC (Ellen Addison)
- Breeder: Pine Knoll Farm
- Pedigree: Star Guitar – Gimme Yo Number, by Yonaguska
- Analysis: Jus Press Star has shown potential in her previous races and has a solid pedigree. She could be a contender if she performs well on the turf.
7. Box of Pictures (LA)
- Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
- Trainer: Shane Wilson
- Owner: Brittlyn Stable, Inc. (Evelyn Benoit)
- Breeder: Brittlyn, Inc.
- Pedigree: Star Guitar – Persuading, by Broken Vow
- Analysis: Box of Pictures has been consistent in her performances and has a strong pedigree. She is one of the top contenders in this race.
8. Eye of the Pharaoh (LA)
- Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
- Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
- Owner: Coteau Grove Farms, LLC (Keith and Ginger Myers)
- Breeder: Coteau Grove Farms, LLC
- Pedigree: American Pharoah – You Caught My Eye, by Can the Man
- Analysis: Eye of the Pharaoh has a solid pedigree and has shown potential in her previous races. She could be a sleeper in this field.
9. Boomin’ Belle (LA)
- Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
- Trainer: Michael J. Maker
- Owner: Ryan Daugherty
- Breeder: Baronne Farms, LLC
- Pedigree: Get Stormy – Vera Belle, by Not For Love
- Analysis: Boomin’ Belle is the morning line favorite and has shown strong performances in her previous races. She is a top contender in this race.
10. Clearly a Test (LA)
- Jockey: Jose Andres Guerrero
- Trainer: Shane Wilson
- Owner: Brittlyn Stable, Inc. (Evelyn Benoit)
- Breeder: Brittlyn, Inc.
- Pedigree: Clearly Now – Testing One Two, by Star Guitar
- Analysis: Clearly a Test has shown potential in her previous races and has a solid pedigree. She could be a contender if she performs well on the turf.
