Louisiana Derby Preview Day All Stakes Pick-4

By Matt Pappis
Tracksideview Staff Writer

Race 8) 1&1/16th Mile.G3 Mineshaft H. Grade III. Purse $125,000 FOR FOUR YEAR
OLDS AND UPWARD. Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / Daily Double /
$0.50 Pick 3 (Races 8-10) / $0.50 Black Gold 5 (Races 8-12) /
All Stakes Pick 4 (Races 8-11)
Post Time: 4:39/( 3:39)/ 2:39/ 1:39

Dazzling Gem (6): Posted his best effort from a figures perspective and should sit a dream trip flanking Rise Up throughout and put away the closers early.

Honorable Duty (7): Has progressed in each of his career starts since breaking his maiden last April and should once again continue to progress here.

Eagle (2): The class of the race but 1&1/16 is not his forte, this race should set him up for something down the line at Keeneland and Churchill going 1 1/8. The one to respect but not fear.

Race 9) 1&1/16th Mile. Rachel Alexandra S. Grade II. Purse $200,000 FOR FILLIES
THREE YEARS OLD Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / Daily Double /
$0.50 Pick 3 (Races 9-11) / $0.50 Pick 4 (Races 9-12)
Post Time: 5:06/( 4:06)/ 3:06/ 2:06

Wicked Lick (6): Ran an impressive race when seeing stakes competition last out and chased a good horse on the lead; with a little more pace presence in here chasing the favorite, the race should set up nice at this price.

Untapped (1): I’m going to guess that she did not take kind to the slop last out and should move forward on a fast track. She was coming into that race off back-to-back blowout wins and deserves another chance in this spot.

Farrell (3): This one will be in front when they turn for home and then we’ll see how good she is; I imagine she will go off favored over Valadorna.

Race 10) 1&1/8th Mile. (Turf) Fair Grounds H. Grade III. Purse $125,000 FOR FOUR YEAR
OLDS AND UPWARD. Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta /
$0.50 Pick 3 (Races 10-11-12) / Daily Double
Post Time: 5:33/( 4:33)/ 3:33/ 2:33

Greengrassofyoming (2): Ran a game race last out but could not beat his stablemates at Sam Houston. The angle of 3rd off the layoff is my favorite angle and typically when horses run their best race; compound that with a horse that likes this track and he should be ready to roll.

Western Reserve (8): Since being in the Mott barn this one has been very consistent and has now run two sharp races for the new connections. The post draw was ideal and he should sit a perfect trip either close to or on the lead in a race with little pace presence.

Granny’s Kitten (5): One of the many Mike Maker’s in here and the one to beat off his last race, in which he beat many of today’s foes.

Race 11) 1&1/16th Mile. Risen Star S. Grade II. Purse $400,000 FOR THREE YEAR
OLDS Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / Daily Double
Post Time: 6:00/( 5:00)/ 4:00/ 3:00

Guest Suite (6): He has improved in every career start and should continue to do so second off the layoff, and with all the speed signed on, he should get a good set up and come flying down the stretch.

Untrapped (2): Another coming out of the LeComte and should improve in his second stakes try. As mentioned with our top pick, there is a good amount of speed in here which should give him a good set up to come flying home.

Mo Town (9): The one to beat, however I’m a bit skeptical about how strong the Remsen was with No Dozing putting up a dud down in Tampa. Tread lightly at a short price, but must be included in your multi race wagers.

.50 Pick-4

6,7/ 1,2,3,5,6/ 2,4,5,8/ 2,3,6,9 = $80

If you want to turn this into a pick 5 I believe # 3,8 are the two horse to beat in the 12th race.