Louisiana Downs Today – Oct 3rd

October 2nd Louisiana Downs Recap

Fast and firm conditions on Friday. Had some rain on Thursday night, but not enough to affect the racing surface. Early-pressing types best on main. Turf seemed to play fair.

Hat trick for leading rider Don Simington. Francisco Torres booted home a pair.

Foreign Production easily captured the 4th as the heavy fav. He might show up in a stakes event at Fair Grounds in the near future.

Kylie’s Dream tried turf and a route of ground for the first time in the 5th, and she did not corner well around the first turn. She finished 8th of 12 in a good learning experience and can go better next time.

Got three tops home on Friday. Two days to go!

Electric Alphabet at Louisiana Downs

October 3rd Preview

Saturday Weather: Sunny. High 80.

Saturday’s 10-race card features four juvenile stakes races and includes a Pick 6 carryover of $5,310.

Restless Star (9th race) is my best bet. Likes this oval and turns back in distance. Torres continues to ride well.

Independent Miss (10th race) is my longshot play of the day. Dams has tossed three turf winners, and it’s Torres again!

Note that my Oct 3rd analysis is complete and posted here. Just click on the Saturday Selections and the pdf file will open.

Image: Stacy Edwards