The racing action from Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots on Saturday features the Louisiana Derby. @HandicappingT3 has all the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots picks for the entire card which includes Kentucky Derby and Oaks prep races!
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Fair Grounds Picks- Louisiana Derby (03/22/2025)
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:00 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 1 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.
- #10 LOVE SONG (8-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Comes in with solid form.
- #13 NANA GRACE (12-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #9 MASSARAT (6-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.
- #6 ALL NIGHT REVIVAL (9-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 10 – 13 – 9 – 6
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:30 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 16 runners.
- #8 SHOT GUN SHACK (9-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #11 CUSTOM’S CLEARED (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Good race flow for this runner.
- #5 YORKTOWN PANTHER (8-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #16 MUSICAL BAND (6-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 8 – 11 – 5 – 16
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:00 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #7 ATARAH (6-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #2 MINDY’S UNION (8-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #3 SHEWONTBUDGE (4-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
- #8 SOCIAL BELLE (10-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.
Selections: 7 – 2 – 3 – 8
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:30 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $60k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.
- #1 ST. ARMANDS KEY (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Fits well with this group.
- #7 FREEDOM’S WAY (9-2): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late.
- #6 CAMARO Z (8-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Could wear these ones down late.
- #3 BREAKING ALONE (12-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 1 – 7 – 6 – 3
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:00 PM CT; Crescent City Oaks $100k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #2 BLUE FIRE (9-5): Top pick. Decent form of late. Race sets up perfectly.
- #4 MARGIE’S INTENTION (4-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #3 SECRET FAITH (7-5): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
- #8 CANAL STREET (12-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 2 – 4 – 3 – 8
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:30 PM CT; Costa Rising Stakes $100k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #9 BRIAN’S IRON MIKE (7-2): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Race may set up for this runner.
- #4 GEAUX SUGAR (9-2): Contender. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #8 BIG CHOPPER (6-1): Contender. Potential to kick home late. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
- #11 STOVALL (15-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 9 – 4 – 8 – 11
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:00 PM CT; Crescent City Derby $100k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 14 runners.
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- #9 CAJUN MITOLE (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #5 DAPPER MOON (7-2): Fringe Contender. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #4 SIPPIN ON GIN (5-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
- #14 WICKED AS HAGGART (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 9 – 5 – 4 – 14
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:32 PM CT; Tom Benson Memorial Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #12 STIR CRAZY (8-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #8 STRIKINGLY SPUN (15-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #3 WAY TO BE MARIE (4-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
- #4 TUFANI (5-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 12 – 8 – 3 – 4
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:04 PM CT; New Orleans Classic Stakes Presented by Relyne GI By Hagyard $500k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
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- #7 SIERRA LEONE (7-5): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #10 BISHOPS BAY (10-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #5 TOUCHUPONASTAR (6-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
- #9 KOMOREBINO OMOIDE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 7 – 10 – 5 – 9
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 4:36 PM CT; Muniz Memorial Classic Stakes Presented by Horse Racing Nation $300k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.
- #6 SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race may set up for this runner.
- #3 WHAT SAY THEE (10-1): Fringe Contender. Comes home strong.
- #5 REDISTRICTING (9-2): Worth a look. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.
- #8 BRILLIANT BERTI (5-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 3 – 5 – 8
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 5:08 PM CT; Fasig-Tipton Fair Grounds Oaks $400k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #7 GOOD CHEER (4-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race may set up for this runner.
- #9 QUICKICK (10-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #8 SECRET FAITH (6-1): Worth a look. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. May be able to find the right setup.
- #5 HER LAUGH (12-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 9 – 8 – 5
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 12
Post Time: 5:42 PM CT; TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby $1000k; 1 3/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #1 JOHN HANCOCK (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
- #6 BUILT (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #2 CHUNK OF GOLD (8-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
- #3 TIZTASTIC (8-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 6 – 2 – 3
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