Louisiana Derby Day Stakes, Undercard Selections

By Rick Francis —-

FAIR GROUNDS

Race 1) Crescent City Derby

8) Jax Man – gets perfect stalking trip; late rush.

1) Sydster – always forwardly placed, though susceptible late.

3) Atta Buoy – closing late in last two.

4) Kai Baby Kai – has enough for super plays.

Selections: 8, 1, 3, 4

Race 2) 13, 11, 5, 6

Race 3) Crescent City Oaks

8) Steph’sfullasugar – 2-for-2; pulls away at top of stretch.

6) Vacherie Girl – solid stakes player, owns two wins and a third here.

3) Oh Toodles – perfect 3-for-3 improving each time out.

2) Quikfast N Ahurry – pulled away in the slop last out.

Selections: 8, 6, 3, 2

Race 4) 3, 9, 7, 8

Race 5) 5, 3, 8, 12

Race 6) Costa Rising Stakes

11) In the Navy – improving form and distance cutback.

7) Monte Man – missed by a neck a year ago.

12) Eden Grey’s Kitten – strong late kick last out.

4) Future Ruler – up and down form; up today.

Selections: 11, 7, 12, 4

Race 7) 12, 1, 9, 3

Race 8) Tom Benson Memorial Stakes

2) Altea – missed by a neck last out in G3 Endeavour

1) Dream Passage – current form is tops but winless here.

5) Notapradaprice – Grade 3 winner is improving; dangerous.

8) She’sonthewarpath – winner of the Stall here last out.

Selections: 2, 1, 5, 8