Sunday (11-23-08) Fair Grounds recap
Stalkers and closers held the edge on both surfaces.
Campbell, Dugas and Graham each booted home a pair. Pat Mouton and Alvin Sider both saddled two winners on the card.
Strong tally for Star Guitar in the 9th. He was making his 2nd start off a layoff for Al Stall Jr., and we might see him next on Champions Day (Dec. 13th).
Thursday (11-27-08) Fair Grounds preview
Thursday’s 10-race card features the $60k Thanksgiving Day Handicap.
Race 2: One thing I noticed as Louisiana Downs handicapper was the streaky nature of trainer Pat Mouton…Strike while the …read more

Wednesday (11-26-08) Hollywood Park recap

Turf races switched to Cushion Track surface that favored early/pressing types.
Rafael Bejarano booted home a pair, and Clifford Sise Jr. saddled two winners on the card.
Thursday (11-27-08) Hollywood Park preview

Thursday’s 8-race Thanksgiving Day card features the $65k Playa del Rey (race 6) and War Chant Stakes (race 7).
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The 6th race, the aforementioned Playa del Rey, is featured below.
Hollywood Park race 6 ($65k Playa del Rey, f&m 3up, 6f)

(1) Bsharpsonata (3-1) – Has not been seen since Black-Eyed Susan flop in May. Pletcher has her now.
(2) Highland Torree (8-1) – …read more