The Louisiana Futurity at Fair Grounds Race Course is set to be an exciting event with a purse of $120,970. This six-furlong race is for two-year-old colts and geldings accredited as Louisiana-bred. Entry requirements included a $10 subscription for mares in foal prior to December 31, 2021, with additional payments of $50 on or before July 1, 2022, $50 on or before July 1, 2023, and $100 on or before July 1, 2024, along with $500 to pass the entry box. Starters are required to pay $1,200 and must be named through the entry box by the usual closing time. All horses will carry a weight of 122 lbs.
Lineup and Morning Line Odds
- Tdz Hint of Power (LA) – 2/C, Jockey: C Fusilier, Weight: 122, Trainer: N Eschete, Morning Line: 9/2
- Voila Magic (LA) – 2/C, Jockey: J L Ortiz, Weight: 122, Trainer: S M Asmussen, Morning Line: 3/1 (Blinkers On)
- Jonas Grumby (LA) – 2/G, Jockey: T S Albert, Weight: 122, Trainer: C Dandridge Jr., Morning Line: 30/1
- Smoken Wicked (LA) – 2/C, Jockey: C J Hernandez, Weight: 122, Trainer: D Stewart, Morning Line: 3/5
- Star Rock Star (LA) – 2/G, Jockey: T Thornton, Weight: 122, Trainer: C Castille, Morning Line: 12/1
- Romeo Spikes (LA) – 2/G, Jockey: D H Magnon, Weight: 122, Trainer: R Magnon, Morning Line: 12/1
Owners and Breeders
- Owners: Tony Doughtie; Three Chimneys Farm, LLC (Goncalo B. Torrealba), Coteau Grove Farms, LLC (Keith and Ginger Myers) and Dusty Castille; Pendleton Larsen, Jr.; Valene Farms, LLC (Murray Valene); Whispering Oaks Farm, LLC (Carrol Castille); BW and HTS Stables, LLC (Jay Sheffield and Ray Mabile) and Jason G. Grudzien.
- Breeders: Tony Doughtie; Coteau Grove Farms, LLC; Brandon Adcock; Tom Curtis & Wayne Simpson; Clear Creek Stud LLC; Grudzien Farms.
Pedigrees
- Tdz Hint of Power (LA): Imperial Hint – Tdz Mandycorrienda, by El Corredor
- Voila Magic (LA): Volatile – Touch Magic, by Lion Heart
- Jonas Grumby (LA): Lone Sailor – Cindy Says, by Elusive Quality
- Smoken Wicked (LA): Bobby’s Wicked One – Street Smoke, by Street Boss
- Star Rock Star (LA): Star Guitar – After Thought, by Fusaichi Pegasus
- Romeo Spikes (LA): Custom for Carlos – Mimi’s Bella Alarm, by Sound the Alarm
Key Contenders
- Smoken Wicked (LA): With a commanding morning line of 3/5, this colt trained by D Stewart and ridden by C J Hernandez is the favorite.
- Voila Magic (LA): With blinkers on, this contender, trained by S M Asmussen and ridden by J L Ortiz, is another strong competitor with morning line odds of 3/1.
- Tdz Hint of Power (LA): With a morning line of 9/2, this colt trained by N Eschete and ridden by C Fusilier is another horse to watch.
This race promises to be an exciting showcase of young talent, with local pride on the line for these Louisiana-bred colts and geldings.
