Pretty nice card Saturday at Fair Grounds

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Will do! I'm really excited to visit Fairgrounds... I've never been to that track and I've heard really good things about it.

Have a great time!

[SniperSB23]

Time for the 2007 Derby winner to put himself on the map. The 2 post should work just fine for him.

[lemoncrush]

Gotta love Fairgrounds getting their entries available so early.

Naissace Royal taking on the boys in the Muniz (and getting Go-Go to ride).

I loved Appealing Zophie's last race, and expect her to repeat in the Oaks, although the field is somewhat tougher.

I think the field for the Louisiana Derby is very interesting, especially with BirdBird coming in.

There's 4 Grade 2 races in a row (anyone know if that's the PK 4, or if it's the final 4 races of the day)?

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by lemoncrush

Gotta love Fairgrounds getting their entries available so early.

Naissace Royal taking on the boys in the Muniz (and getting Go-Go to ride).

I loved Appealing Zophie's last race, and expect her to repeat in the Oaks, although the field is somewhat tougher.

I think the field for the Louisiana Derby is very interesting, especially with BirdBird coming in.

There's 4 Grade 2 races in a row (anyone know if that's the PK 4, or if it's the final 4 races of the day)?

I'm almost certain they're guaranteeing 100,000 into a Pick 4. They've done that on the other two big cards.

All in all a nice card and you're right, we get four days to change our minds and re-think and bumble our way to post time. Yes, I am one of those junkies who prints the PPs right after entries are drawn. Study long, study wrong be damned.

NT

[lemoncrush]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

I'm almost certain they're guaranteeing 100,000 into a Pick 4. They've done that on the other two big cards.

All in all a nice card and you're right, we get four days to change our minds and re-think and bumble our way to post time. Yes, I am one of those junkies who prints the PPs right after entries are drawn. Study long, study wrong be damned.

NT

I too print out the PPs as early as I can. It's nice to get handicapping out of the way early in the week.
And this from the FG website.
Racing fans in New Orleans and at simulcast facilities throughout North America are reminded that Fair Grounds will offer a $200,000 guaranteed pool Pick 4 Pool on its four Grade II races on Louisiana Derby Day.

The Pick 4 will be on races 6-9, and will be anchored by the Louisiana Derby. Approximate post for the Louisiana Derby is 4:43 p.m. CST.

[deltagulf]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

I'm almost certain they're guaranteeing 100,000 into a Pick 4. They've done that on the other two big cards.

All in all a nice card and you're right, we get four days to change our minds and re-think and bumble our way to post time. Yes, I am one of those junkies who prints the PPs right after entries are drawn. Study long, study wrong be damned.

NT

it will be a 200,000 pk. 4 guarantee. yes the fair grounds is nice. i can't be there cause of work. yes it will be a good card. and some good racin.
i know that they have great cajun girls down there.

[cakes44]

Einstein is coming back already? He must be doing really well.

[dylbert]

My Derby favorite... First, saw Bird win on Super Derby undercard in September in Harrah's Juvenile on turf. Then, saw Bird win Delta Jackpot in December on dirt. In both races, this horse demonstrated his professionalism by rating behind leader, moving forward when asked, and unleashing awesome move in turn, and down the lane to the wire.

I don't give much credence to speed ratings with 2YOs and developing 3YOs. Nobiz proved that point this past weekend. If Derby contender is not mature enough to exhibit his professionalism, he will not win. Last year, both Brother Derek and Lawyer Ron looked like world beaters in short and/or overmatched fields. But, when presented with more capable, professional competition did not fare as well.

I am going to see Birdbirdistheword for third time in my home state and at third different track. At Fair Grounds, I recommend the gumbo and corned beef sandwich -- definitely some good eats. Have a great day at the races!

[zippyneedsawin]

Originally Posted by cakes44

Einstein is coming back already? He must be doing really well.

he should be tough in this spot. i like the fact albarado has the mount.