Fair Grounds Picks- 2025 Red Camelia Stakes (3/1/2025)

The racing action from Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots on Saturday features the Red Camelia Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots picks for the entire card!

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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:20 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $52k; About 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #7 SPIELMAN (9-2) – Longshot play of the day. This one should be able to sit off a reasonable pace and make one run. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #3 DON CORLEONE (5-2) – Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #8 PROTON SPIRIT (7-2) – Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
• #9 TAKETHEFIFTH (8-1) – Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 8 – 9

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:50 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $52k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #2 ROSALBA THE WICKED (9-5) – Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #7 MOONIE PIE (3-1) – Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 ALL STAR TOUT (9-2) – Major Player. May be able to find the right setup. Has experience at this level.
• #6 CONGRATS CADET (8-1) – Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 3 – 6

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:20 PM CT; Allowance $53k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 BRUNCH PUNCH (7-2) – Top pick. Comes in with solid form.
• #3 SALLY O’MALLEY (5-2) – Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #6 KIKI KRAZY (12-1) – Contender. Has experience at this level.
• #1 TAPIT QUICK (7-2) – Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 6 – 1

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:50 PM CT; Louisiana Broodmare Of The Year Flashy Prize Stakes $100k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 BLUE FIRE (9-5) – Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #7 MARGIE’S INTENTION (5-2) – Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #1 POWDERED SUGAR (3-1) – Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 INCOGNITO BURRITO (8-1) – Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 1 – 3

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:20 PM CT; Red Camelia Stakes $100k; About 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 BOOMIN’ BELLE (3-1) – Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Races that could beat these.
• #2 HIGHLY WICKED (7-2) – Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #10 CLEARLY A TEST (9-2) – Contender. The 79 speed rating is among the best in the field. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 EYE OF THE PHARAOH (8-1) – Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 2 – 10 – 8

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:50 PM CT; Allowance $53k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 JUST A TOUCH (4-5) – Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 108 speed rating, among the top in the group. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #4 CURLIN’S GESTURE (10-1) – Fringe Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #7 GOLDBRICK (8-1) – Worth a look. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #6 NEXT LEVEL (9-2) – Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 7 – 6

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:20 PM CT; Edward J. Johnston Memorial Stakes $100k; About 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 BEHEMAH STAR (5-2) – Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #11 WOODS N WATER (4-1) – Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 BLUE CHEESE (15-1) – Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Previous success in similar race types.
• #10 WICKED SECRET (20-1) – Contender. Worth a shot at a price.

Selections: 6 – 11 – 5 – 10

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:50 PM CT; Louisiana Stallion Of The Year Star Guitar Stakes $100k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 HAY JUDE (2-1) – Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #6 CAJUN MITOLE (7-2) – Contender. Productive recent form. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #4 DAPPER MOON (9-5) – Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 HE’S LATE AGAIN (12-1) – Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 4 – 2

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:20 PM CT; Black Gold Stakes $100k; About 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 CHASING LIBERTY (2-1) – Top pick. Race may set up for this runner.
• #2 GOLDEN AFTERNOON (3-1) – Contender. Running well of late. Good race flow for this runner.
• #7 WITHOUT CAUTION (8-1) – Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #1 EMERGENCE (9-2) – Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 7 – 1

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:50 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $54k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 PLAY MO (3-1) – Top pick. Fits well with this group. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #9 IZZY’S BABY BOY (9-2) – Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #8 ICE’M UP BOYS (7-2) – Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 TAKE CHARGE J J (6-1) – Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 5 – 9 – 8 – 6

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