LAD Today – July 2nd
July 1, 2009 by Jarrod Horak
Filed under Handicapping, Horses, Jockeys
June 28th recap
Edge to early/pressing types in sprints. Routes played fair, as did the turf course.
Leading rider Don Simington ruled the roost with five winners, including three with trainer Allen Milligan. Francisco Torres booted home a pair.
Got a trio of my tops home on Sunday.
Vets Dream ran a winning race but once again settled for the place. Officer Jo Ann outgamed the runner-up by less than a length, and it was 9+ back to the rest. The Ronnie Ward trainee can break through the three lifetime level in the near future.
July 2nd preview
Thursday’s 9-race card features four grass races and includes a Pick 6 carryover of $3,266.
Weather: Sunny. High 98.
My best bet can be found in the 7th race. A funny thing happened to Say The Word (7-2) in the stretch last time. He was on his way to victory but jumped tracks in the stretch and threw PVal. That one was originally scheduled for the turf, hence the gate tracks. Fast and firm conditions expected, so that will not be an issue this time. Graduated at this 7.5f distance on the turf and should make amends.
I thought about making Miss Lewis (9-2) my best bet in the finale, but the ice cold barn scared me away. She had her win streak snapped at four with a place finish behind heavy chalk here last time. Could sit right trip behind a contested pace.
My daily analysis can be found on the Louisiana Downs website.
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