Fair Grounds Recap – Dec 5th
Fast main track and good turf (Pago Hop). Edge to early/pressing types on the main track. Patient types did well in the lone race run on the sod.
Hat trick for Shaun Bridgmohan included a pair with trainer Steve Asmussen. Agilar and Lanerie both booted home a pair. Cody Autrey saddled two winners on the day.
Exciting renewal of the Pago Hop Stakes went to Akilina, who held on by a determined head over Dancin Perfect. Christophe Clement saddled the winner, and Shaun Bridgmohan capped off a big day in the irons.
When I perused the Saturday rider changes I noticed a familiar name…welcome back PVal!
Pat Valenzuela returned to the saddle at Fair Grounds on Dec 5th
On the analysis front, I got home best bet top Click Away ($11.20). I also correctly tabbed the early double, the first pick 3, the 2nd race superfecta, the 6th race exacta, and the 11th race superfecta.
Fair Grounds Preview – Dec 6th
A 10-race program will be run at the Fair Grounds on Sunday, and four turf races are on the docket once again. The skies are expected to be cloudy with highs in the low 60’s. Note that all of the races were taken off the turf this week with the exception of the Pago Hop Stakes on Saturday. Pick 6 carryover stands at $2,621.
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