August 27th Louisiana Downs Recap
Both surfaces seemed to play fair. The handicapping is tougher when the track plays fair, but it is nice to see that horses with various running styles have a fighting chance.
Great to see Francisco Torres return from Sunday’s spill. He picked himself up, dusted himself off, and pulled off the hat trick…way to go ‘Cisco!
I ran into injured jockey Pat Valenzuela today, and his shoulder is still sore from the aforementioned spill. He will have another x-ray in short order. Here’s hoping for a speedy recovery PVal!
My top Western Pine ($10) won …read more

August 20th Louisiana Downs Recap
Both surfaces seemed to play fair.
Curt Bourque booted home a pair, and Michelle Lovell saddled two turf winners on the card. She has had an awesome meet! Tony Richey and Al Stall Jr. saddled two winners on the card as well.
I was red hot with six tops getting the job done including bet down longshot play of the day Count On Lynn ($5.40) and best bet Rather Exciting ($6.20).
Apprentice jockey Anna Roberts hit the ground when her mount in the 3rd took a tumble after the race. She was taken off in a stretcher but was …read more

Our biggest day at Louisiana Downs so far was Super Derby Prelude Day on August 15th. We had four competitive stakes races including the $100k Super Derby Prelude, the local prep for the Grade 2 Super Derby, to be run on September 19th this year. Below is a recap of the day in words and pictures…
The 10-race card started off with a turf sprint wire job by Lone Star shipper Izzy Golden. My 10-1 top Fifth Down rallied from 11th to finish 7th.
I selected Bailey’s Brook in the 2nd, but she was scratched when I called …read more

August 13th Louisiana Downs Recap
Early-pressing speed strong on both surfaces, but off the pace types were not without a chance on the main in the middle of the card.
Hustling apprentice Anna Roberts and the recently hot Ramsey Zimmerman both booted home a pair. Jorge Lara saddled two winners, and the aforementioned apprentice booted home both.
Got a pair of tops home, and four more landed the place, including a pair of non-favs on the wrong end of the photo. Best bet Seeking Ms Shelley could not quite reel in upset wire job winner Suzy Three in the 6th.
August 14th …read more

July 25th Louisiana Downs Recap
Fast and firm. Edge to early-pressing types on the main. Turf played fair.
Dustin Dugas booted home a pair.
My longshot play of the day Silk Screamer (12.80-1) looked home free in the lane, but he was run down late by my 2nd choice Lil Tramp. The winner was ridden by hustling appretice Anna Roberts …she can ride!
Best bet Guitar Player failed to grab the early lead and finished a flat 5th. Got a couple more tops home on Saturday. Have been in a nice groove the past few weeks.
Covetus debuted a winner in the 6th, and that …read more

July 11th recap
Early/pressing speed strong on the main. Stalkers/closers best on the sod.
Got three tops home on another competitive day of racing at Louisiana Downs. My best bet Expectmoney ($4.60) wired the 4th.
Four-bagger for leading rider Don Simington. PVal booted home a pair. Hustling apprentice jockey Anna Roberts won a turf race for trainer Dallas Keen for the 2nd straight day. She can ride on the weeds!
Roseanne Strand got caught in a duel with hopeless longshot Holy Moon. Can go better next time with a smarter ride.

July 12th preview
Sunday’s 9-race card features four grass races and includes a …read more

Friday LAD Recap
Early/pressing types dominated on the main, and prominent throughout types performed well on the sod.
Ramsey Zimmerman booted home a pair, and PVal/Morris Nicks teamed up for two wins on the card.
Tabbed a trio of on-top winners for the 2nd consecutive day, and got a nice 6-1 firster home.
Vickies In Town was a strong winner of the grassy 8th for Simington/Ray Spencer. Talented state bred miss.

Saturday LAD Recap
Early/pressing types dominated on the main. Edge to stalkers and closers on the sod.
Jason Eads booted home a pair, and PVal headed him out of a hat …read more