Fair Grounds Today - Dec 17th

Fair Grounds Recap – Dec 14^th

Sloppy (sealed) main track and off the turf. Three wire jobs as early-pressing types held the edge.

Shaun Bridgmohan booted home a pair.

A couple of sharp debut winners on the Monday card. Impressionist went coast to coast in the 2^nd race, and the Stidham trainee was running over a route of ground in a race originally scheduled for the turf. She is bred for turf as well.

In the 7^th race, Bravo Whiskey rallied to post a six-length tally for Neil Howard. The Smart Strike 2yo covered six furlongs in 1:12.32.

Auspicious made her return a winning one in the 6^th for Briggy/Asmussen. The daughter of Indian Charlie looked like a future stakes performer to start her career before tailing off and going to the shelf.

On the analysis front, I got home best bet top Sizzle Me ($6.20). I also tabbed the $224.60 pick three beginning with the opening race, along with a pair of exactas later in the day.

Fair Grounds Preview – Dec 17th

A 9-race program will be run at the Fair Grounds on Thursday. There is a 70% chance of rain with highs in the upper 50’s. Pick 6 carryover of $940.

I made Jose Riquelme my rider to watch on Monday, and he booted home a winner in the opening race. The aggressive pilot has four more mounts today, and he has decent shots with Zava Jack in the 3rd and Farasino in the 7th.

A few quick starting trainers have entrants on Thursday. Victor Arceneaux sends out Miss Johanna in the 2^nd race, and fellow hot conditioner Edward Johnston has Ladyzarbridge in the same event. Steve Margolis has Country Day in the 8^th race.

My daily full cards from Fair Grounds are available through Today’s Racing Digest (free sign up), and I will be posting a daily free pick on their site as well. Click here to view my Thursday free selection (9th race) from Fair Grounds.

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