Get ready for an exciting day at the Fairgrounds with the Louisiana Champions Day Lassie Stakes. This six-furlong race, boasting a purse of $100,000, is set to feature two-year-old fillies accredited as Louisiana-bred. Here’s a preview of the event and the talented contenders:
Race Details:
- Purse: $100,000
- Distance: Six Furlongs
- Eligibility: Two-Year-Old Fillies, 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, based on preference to winners, then highest total earnings
- Trophy: Presented to the winning owner
Contenders:
- Wannawholelottaluv (LA)
- Jockey: J Loveberry
- Trainer: J Jeansonne
- Morning Line: 15/1
- Majestic Rags (LA)
- Jockey: E J Barrera
- Trainer: J J Gelner
- Morning Line: 20/1
- Clearly Credo (LA)
- Jockey: A Concepcion
- Trainer: O Modica
- Morning Line: 20/1
- Blue Fire (LA)
- Jockey: J L Ortiz
- Trainer: S M Asmussen
- Morning Line: 9/5
- Fast Flame (LA)
- Jockey: B J Hernandez, Jr.
- Trainer: J Sharp
- Morning Line: 3/1
- Warrior’s Justice (LA)
- Jockey: D Cannon
- Trainer: B P Walsh
- Morning Line: 12/1
- Secret Faith (LA)
- Jockey: C McMahon
- Trainer: J J Gelner
- Morning Line: 7/5
- Tdz Dancinlilslew (LA)
- Jockey: C Fusilier
- Trainer: N Eschete
- Morning Line: 30/1
Analysis:
This race promises to deliver an exciting showcase of young talent. The key horses to watch include:
- Blue Fire (LA): Trained by the renowned Steve Asmussen and ridden by Jose L. Ortiz, Blue Fire is a strong contender with a favorable morning line of 9/5.
- Fast Flame (LA): With jockey B.J. Hernandez, Jr. and trainer Joe Sharp, this filly is expected to perform well, coming in with a morning line of 3/1.
- Secret Faith (LA): The favorite at 7/5, trained by J.J. Gelner and ridden by C. McMahon, Secret Faith has shown great potential and is poised to make a significant impact.
Keep an eye on these fillies as they compete for the top prize. The race will undoubtedly be a thrilling event, highlighting the future stars of Louisiana-bred thoroughbred racing.
