The Louisiana Futurity at Fair Grounds Race Course is set to be an exciting event with a purse of $124,370. This six-furlong race is for two-year-old fillies 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
- Mischief Princess (LA) – 2/F, Jockey: J L Ortiz, Weight: 122, Trainer: S M Asmussen, Morning Line: 4/1
- Platinum Midnight (LA) – 2/F, Jockey: D H Magnon, Weight: 122, Trainer: R Magnon, Morning Line: 20/1 (Blinkers Off)
- C C Short Drive (LA) – 2/F, Jockey: M Murrill, Weight: 122, Trainer: G M Scherer, Morning Line: 20/1
- Bet Towinit (LA) – 2/F, Jockey: C Fusilier, Weight: 122, Trainer: A Landry, Morning Line: 6/1
- Wannawholelottaluv (LA) – 2/F, Jockey: J Loveberry, Weight: 122, Trainer: J Jeansonne, Morning Line: 20/1
- Factor of Time (LA) – 2/F, Jockey: T Thornton, Weight: 122, Trainer: C Castille, Morning Line: 15/1
- Secret Faith (LA) – 2/F, Jockey: F Geroux, Weight: 122, Trainer: J J Gelner, Morning Line: 2/5
- Bella Sorella (LA) – 2/F, Jockey: J Graham, Weight: 122, Trainer: P Devereux, Jr., Morning Line: 20/1 (Blinkers On)
Owners and Breeders
- Owners: Coteau Grove Farms, LLC (Keith and Ginger Myers); Jason G. Grudzien; Clear Creek Stud, LLC (Val Murrell); Anthony D. Nuzzi; Daniel Family Farms, LLC (Jerry D. Daniel); Whispering Oaks Farm, LLC (Carrol Castille); Norman Stables, LLC (Robbie Norman); Tav Enterprises, LLC (John Tavormina and Leslie Rohrer).
- Breeders: Coteau Grove Farms, LLC; Valene Farms, LLC; Clear Creek Stud LLC; Jose Camejo; Daniel Family Farms, LLC; Georgia Farms, Inc.; J. Adcock & Hume Wornall; Linda Mott, Jeffrey Mott & Stephen Mott.
Pedigrees
- Mischief Princess (LA): Instagrand – Gypsy Princess, by Unbridled’s Song
- Platinum Midnight (LA): Midnight Lute – Platinum Lady, by Half Ours
- C C Short Drive (LA): Street Boss – Cherub Heart, by Dehere
- Bet Towinit (LA): Star Guitar – Giagiajoe, by Wildcat Heir
- Wannawholelottaluv (LA): Star Guitar – Wanna Snuggle, by Mass Media
- Factor of Time (LA): The Factor – Sweet Dreams Diva, by Rockport Harbor
- Secret Faith (LA): Aurelius Maximus – St. Jean, by Macho Uno
- Bella Sorella (LA): Vekoma – Sibling War, by Brother Derek
Key Contenders
- Secret Faith (LA): With a commanding morning line of 2/5, this filly trained by J J Gelner and ridden by Florent Geroux is the favorite.
- Mischief Princess (LA): With a morning line of 4/1, this filly trained by S M Asmussen and ridden by J L Ortiz is another strong competitor.
- Bet Towinit (LA): With morning line odds of 6/1, this filly trained by A Landry and ridden by C Fusilier is also one to watch.
This race promises to be an exciting showcase of young talent, with local pride on the line for these Louisiana-bred fillies.
