Sunday (3-1-09) Fair Grounds recap
Edge to stalking types on both surfaces.
James Graham and Miguel Mena both booted home a pair. Two more wins for Briggy/Asmussen.
Heavy fav Cush just lasted over recent Tom Amoss claim Mr. Porter for state bred allowance sprinters (race 8). Speaking of Amoss, he found the winners’ circle in the 6th with late running surface switcher Cya Later Bert.
Points of Grace (Point Given) gamely held off Dictina Too and Talkin Indian in the optional claiming turf route feature (replay below). Overbet fav Lady Attack (4th) desperately needed the outing.

Thursday (3-5-09) Fair Grounds preview
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Thursday (1-1-09) Fair Grounds recap
Early/pressing types (2 wire jobs) fared best on the main, with stalkers winning more than their fair share. Stalkers and closers ruled the day on the turf once again.
Hat trick for jockey Miguel Mena, and Francisco Torres booted home a pair. A pair of turf wins for trainer Malcolm Pierce, and the aforementioned Mena rode both. Bret Calhoun saddled two winners on the card.
Talented Louisiana bred filly Warrior Maid (Larry Jones) was a sharp winner of the entry level 7th. She was making her 3rd career start and is likely headed back to …read more