Saturday (1-3-09) Fair Grounds recap
The day started off fast/firm, but the track was wet and the turf races transferred by the 7th race. Edge to stalkers and closers in the two races that remained on the sod. No wire jobs on the main.
James Graham, Corey Lanerie, and Miguel Mena each booted home a pair.
Star Guitar (Quiet American) stretched out and won the originally scheduled for turf Dixie Poker Ace at a flat mile. Al Stall Jr. has plenty of options for his talented, versatile Louisiana bred.
Sunday (1-4-09) Fair Grounds preview
Sunday’s 10-race card includes a pair …read more

Friday (1-2-09) Fair Grounds recap
Edge to early/pressing types for most of the day. Off the pace types nabbed the final two main track races carded. Stalkers and closers ruled the weeds once again.
Corey Lanerie booted home a pair, and Shaun Bridgmohan/Steve Asmussen teamed up for two wins on the card.
Parker Run (race 7) showed surprising speed in his turf sprint comeback. He ended up a solid 3rd after battling with fav Nereus (4th) from the outset. Expect him to revert to patient tactics next time.
Cya Later Bert (race 9) rallied for the show from the negative rail …read more