Louisiana Downs Today – Oct 2nd

October 1st Louisiana Downs Recap

Fast and firm conditions on Thursday. Both surfaces seemed to play fair, and if there was any edge on the main, it appears to be with stalking types.

Sidney Lejeune Jr. booted home a pair.

First timer Centava was impressive in the 5th. She put away a couple of pace rivals, including heavy fav Big Red Grape, and she coasted home nine lengths to the good. ‘Cisco Torres booted home the daughter of Exchange Rate for Henry B Johnson Jr. Worth following.

Got a pair of tops home. Longshot play of the day Sequoia King scratched, and best bet Touch of Iron finished a close but no cigar 3rd.

Post parade at Louisiana Downs

October 2nd Preview

Friday Weather: Sunny. High 80. A good chance of storms on Thursday night, so we will have to monitor the turf situation closely.

Friday’s 9-race card features three grass races and includes a Pick 6 carryover of $4,872.

Dublin Road (1st race) is my longshot play of the day. She added blinkers and dueled through above par splits last time. Speed does well at this distance on the turf.

Smilin’ Del is my best bet on the card. He is back in a route in his 3rd race off a layoff, and Torres climbs aboard today. All systems go!

Note that my Oct 2nd analysis is complete and posted here. Just click on the Friday Selections and the pdf file will open.

Image: Stacy Edwards