Stakes Preview: Louisiana Champions Day Juvenile

The Louisiana Champions Day Juvenile at Fairgrounds is set to be an exciting race, offering a purse of $100,000. This six-furlong event features two-year-old colts and geldings accredited as Louisiana-bred. Here’s a look at the contenders and what to expect:

Race Details:

• Purse: $100,000
• Distance: Six Furlongs
• Eligibility: Two-Year-Old Colts and Geldings, Accredited Louisiana Bred
• Entry Fees:
  • $550 to enter
  • $550 additional to start
  • Supplemental Nomination: $2,000 (includes all fees)
• Weight:
  • 122 lbs base
  • 5 lbs allowance for maidens
• Prize Distribution:
  • $60,000 to the winner
  • $20,000 to second
  • $11,000 to third
  • $6,000 to fourth
  • $3,000 to fifth
• Field Limit: 14 starters, with preference to winners, then horses with the highest total earnings
• Trophy: Presented to the winning owner

Contenders:

1. Tdz Hint of Power (LA)
   • Jockey: C Fusilier
   • Trainer: N Eschete
   • Morning Line: 8/1
2. Hay Jude (LA)
   • Jockey: J Loveberry
   • Trainer: T M Amoss
   • Morning Line: 3/1
3. Louisiana Jess (LA)
   • Jockey: B J Hernandez, Jr.
   • Trainer: W B Calhoun
   • Morning Line: 6/1
4. Voila Magic (LA)
   • Jockey: J L Ortiz
   • Trainer: S M Asmussen
   • Morning Line: 3/1
5. Seventh Deal (LA)
   • Jockey: B Curtis
   • Trainer: E Ramirez
   • Morning Line: 12/1
6. Smoken Wicked (LA)
   • Jockey: C J Hernandez
   • Trainer: D Stewart
   • Morning Line: 8/5
7. Hesper (LA)
   • Jockey: M Pedroza, Jr.
   • Trainer: G D Foley
   • Morning Line: 15/1

Analysis:

This year’s Louisiana Champions Day Juvenile promises to be an exciting clash of young talent. Key horses to watch include:

• Smoken Wicked (LA): The favorite at 8/5, this colt trained by D Stewart and ridden by C J Hernandez has shown impressive form and is poised to lead the pack.
• Hay Jude (LA) and Voila Magic (LA): Both are strong contenders with morning lines of 3/1, trained by T M Amoss and S M Asmussen respectively, and are expected to put up a fierce competition.
• Louisiana Jess (LA): With a morning line of 6/1 and trained by W B Calhoun, this colt has the potential to be a serious challenger.

Expect a thrilling race as these young colts and geldings compete for the top prize. The combination of skilled jockeys, experienced trainers, and talented horses will make this a must-watch event at the Fairgrounds.