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Fair Grounds opens its third day of the 2025-2026 meet with an outstanding nine-race card headlined by three Louisiana-bred stakes races worth $100,000 each. The Delmar R. Caldwell Memorial Stakes for fillies and mares, the Andrew Ney Memorial Stakes, and the Jacob V. Morreale Memorial Stakes anchor a competitive card featuring both dirt and turf racing. This marks the first Saturday of the meet, which opened Thursday, November 20, and will run through March 22, 2026.
The card offers diverse wagering opportunities with claiming races, maiden events, and stakes competition. The track features a new 20-cent minimum Pick 6 wager called the Crescent City 6, along with traditional multi-race exotic betting sequences. First post time is 12:45 PM CST (1:45 PM ET).
Weather and Track Conditions
The forecast for Saturday calls for partly sunny skies with widespread dense fog early in the morning clearing by midday. The high temperature will reach around 80 degrees Fahrenheit with west winds at 5 to 10 mph. Evening lows will drop to the lower 60s. Track conditions are expected to be fast on the main dirt surface and firm on the turf course.
The weather pattern shows typical late November conditions for New Orleans, with visibility concerns early but improving throughout the racing program. No precipitation is expected, which should provide ideal racing conditions for both dirt and turf events.
Track Bias and Post Position Statistics
Fair Grounds features a one-mile oval with tight turns that historically favors horses capable of saving ground. Recent meet data indicates a mild speed bias on dirt sprints, particularly at six furlongs, with inside posts (1-3) showing above-average win percentages. The long stretch suits closers and horses with late tactical speed.
On turf routes over one mile, Fair Grounds reveals minimal bias, though tactical speed remains advantageous on firmer ground. Historical data from the 2018-2019 meet shows Post 1 accounting for 18.9% of dirt sprint winners. On turf, Posts 1-3 each produced around 14% of winners, while Post 4 declined sharply to just 6.5%. Posts 5-7 on turf were moderately productive with win percentages between 10.5% and 12.3%.
The turf course at Fair Grounds differs from most North American surfaces with deep roots, making horses with previous winning form at the track particularly advantageous. Repeat winners on the Fair Grounds turf are common.
1st Race – Claiming, 1 Mile Dirt
Post Time
12:45 PM CST
Pace Analysis
This $5,000 claiming race for three-year-olds and upward features a modest field of eight runners at one mile. The pace scenario appears straightforward with moderate early fractions expected. Drip d’Oro figures to be the controlling speed from his outside post, while Daryl’s Bolt and potentially Ten Days Later could apply pressure. The extended distance should favor horses capable of rating off the pace and sustaining their runs through the stretch.
Key Contenders
Drip d’Oro draws overwhelming support as the 6-5 morning line favorite for trainer Thomas Amoss with James Graham riding. The four-year-old gelding by Bolt d’Oro enters off a convincing victory at one mile at Horseshoe Indianapolis in October. Amoss ranks among Fair Grounds’ most successful trainers with a 22.7% win rate on dirt and 20.6% on turf during the 2023-2024 meet. Graham’s partnership with Amoss has proven highly effective throughout the early season. The horse’s tactical speed and proven ability at the distance make him the standout in this modest claiming affair.
Daryl’s Bolt represents trainer Joe Sharp with Paco Lopez aboard at 4-1 morning line odds. Sharp notched early success at the meet’s opening on Thursday, and Lopez is one of the jockeys to watch closely this winter at Fair Grounds. The five-year-old gelding possesses enough speed to press or track Drip d’Oro through the early stages. Lopez’s experience and ability to work out ground-saving trips could prove decisive if the favorite falters.
Secondary Choices
Hexcel enters for trainer Rosa Ramirez with Marcelino Pedroza Jr. in the irons at 6-1 morning line. The four-year-old has shown modest ability in similar company and could benefit from a contested pace scenario. Pedroza Jr. maintains solid connections with multiple trainers at the meet and rides with good pace awareness.
Ten Days Later represents trainer Tanner Tracy with C.J. McMahon riding. The five-year-old horse brings experience to the table and could factor if the pace collapses. McMahon’s meet is off to a solid start with quality mounts throughout the card.
Selections
Win: Drip d’Oro
Place: Daryl’s Bolt
Show: Hexcel
2nd Race – Maiden Special Weight, 6 Furlongs Dirt
Post Time
1:15 PM CST
Pace Analysis
This Louisiana-bred maiden special weight for two-year-old fillies at six furlongs features a massive field of 16 runners. The pace will be extremely competitive with multiple speed types expected to battle for position from the gate. The large field and sprint distance create significant traffic concerns, making post position and early positioning critical factors. Horses drawing inside posts hold distinct advantages for ground-saving trips, though traffic may become problematic.
Key Contenders
Thrill Seeker draws considerable attention as the 3-1 morning line favorite for trainer Joe Sharp with Paco Lopez aboard. Sharp’s barn has started the meet exceptionally well, and Lopez continues to demonstrate why he’s among the nation’s leading riders with over 300 wins in 2025. The daughter of Cupid represents solid breeding and connections capable of winning first time out.
Fade to Gold enters at 7-2 morning line for trainer Thomas Amoss with James Graham riding. Amoss has proven highly effective with first-time starters and Louisiana-breds throughout his career. Graham’s tactical awareness and Amoss’s conditioning prowess make this combination formidable in maiden company.
Secondary Choices
What’s Love represents trainer Bret Calhoun, who posted 24 wins during the 2023-2024 Fair Grounds meet. Axel Concepcion takes the mount on this two-year-old filly. Calhoun’s stable typically brings well-prepared juveniles to their debuts.
Simple Spice draws apprentice jockey Hunter Rea for trainer Kevin Roberson. The weight allowance could prove beneficial in this competitive maiden sprint, and first-time starters with apprentice riders occasionally provide value in large fields.
Longshots
Dewey’s Soldier at 10-1 morning line for trainer Danny Besancon with Edward Santiago riding could offer value if the pace scenario unfolds favorably. Louisiana-bred maidens often feature competitive longshots, and the large field creates opportunities for horses to be overlooked.
Selections
Win: Thrill Seeker
Place: Fade to Gold
Show: What’s Love
3rd Race – Maiden Claiming, 1 1/16 Miles Turf
Post Time
1:45 PM CST
Pace Analysis
This $30,000 maiden claiming race for three-year-olds and upward at 1 1/16 miles on turf presents a challenging puzzle with 13 runners declared. The extended turf distance should produce moderate early fractions with positioning becoming crucial on the turns. The large field creates traffic concerns, particularly for horses starting from outside posts. Ground-saving trips will be paramount, and horses with tactical versatility hold distinct advantages.
Key Contenders
Liam’s Lagoon draws support as the 3-1 morning line favorite for trainer Thomas Amoss with Declan Cannon aboard. The three-year-old gelding by Liam’s Map finished third in tougher maiden special weight company last time at Fair Grounds in March. The significant class relief dropping into maiden claiming ranks provides a clear edge. Amoss excels at placing horses where they can succeed, and the rail post provides ground-saving opportunities.
Got Stripes enters at 7-2 morning line for trainer Cherie DeVaux with Ben Curtis riding. The three-year-old colt brings competitive form to this maiden claiming level, and Curtis maintains an 18% win rate at Fair Grounds. The jockey-trainer combination warrants respect in this competitive field.
Secondary Choices
Edgerton represents a significant overlay opportunity as an 8-1 morning line selection for trainer Michael Stidham with Axel Concepcion aboard. The three-year-old gelding by Street Boss drops significantly in class after competing in maiden special weight company at both Churchill Downs and Laurel Park. Legitimate excuses exist for his turf route losses, including a poor start and wide trip. Stidham found a softer spot with the class drop, and Concepcion’s turf riding skills make this a value play worth strong consideration in all exotics.
Pencil Bluff enters for trainer Lindsay Schultz with Paco Lopez riding. Lopez’s presence alone makes any runner dangerous, and the three-year-old colt could improve stretching out on turf.
Longshots
Full Command at 20-1 morning line for trainer Keith Desormeaux with James Graham riding represents a potential value play if pace dynamics favor closers. The Amoss barn connection through Graham provides inside information on this Godolphin-bred runner.
Selections
Win: Liam’s Lagoon
Place: Edgerton
Show: Got Stripes
4th Race – Delmar R. Caldwell Memorial Stakes
Post Time
2:15 PM CST
Pace Analysis
The $100,000 Delmar R. Caldwell Memorial Stakes features seven Louisiana-bred fillies and mares at six furlongs on dirt. This sprint stakes will showcase a fierce pace battle with multiple speed types expected to engage early. Blue Fire and Sassi Strutter both possess early tactical speed and will likely contest the lead. The pace pressure should set up opportunities for horses with closing kicks, particularly Six String.
Key Contenders
Secret Faith emerges as the 2-1 morning line favorite for trainer Jayde Gelner with C.J. McMahon riding. The three-year-old filly has won nine of 12 career starts, including seven consecutive victories. Her only career defeat came against Blue Fire three starts back at Delta Downs, losing by a head. Secret Faith rebounded with an impressive stakes victory in the Magnolia at Delta Downs in October. The gray filly possesses tactical speed and genuine determination, making her extremely difficult to beat.
Blue Fire draws the rail for Hall of Fame trainer Steven Asmussen with Paco Lopez aboard at 3-2 morning line. The three-year-old filly has won four of eight career starts and handed Secret Faith her only defeat. Asmussen maintains a 16.3% win rate on Fair Grounds dirt and 15.6% on turf. Lopez’s tactical brilliance from the rail post creates a formidable combination. Blue Fire brings pure speed and the ability to control the pace.
Secondary Choices
Six String represents trainer Allen Landry with Ben Curtis aboard at 8-1 morning line. The four-year-old filly has won 11 of 19 career starts with earnings exceeding $604,000. She displays a closing running style that could prove lethal if the anticipated pace battle materializes. Curtis’s 18% win rate and ability to time late runs makes this combination dangerous.
Sassi Strutter enters for trainer Lee Thomas with Colby Hernandez riding at 5-1 morning line. The four-year-old filly brings solid form with six wins from 17 starts. Early speed and tactical positioning could factor prominently if the pace scenario develops favorably.
Selections
Win: Secret Faith
Place: Blue Fire
Show: Six String
5th Race – Allowance Optional Claiming, 1 Mile Turf
Post Time
2:45 PM CST
Pace Analysis
This Louisiana-bred allowance optional claiming race at one mile on turf features a mammoth field of 16 runners. The large field guarantees honest fractions with multiple horses seeking favorable positions early. Inside posts hold significant advantages for ground-saving opportunities. The competitive nature of allowance company typically produces legitimate pace pressure, setting up opportunities for horses with tactical versatility.
Key Contenders
Boss of All Bosses draws attention as one of the top morning line selections for trainer Michael Maker with Jareth Loveberry aboard. Maker excels with turf runners, and Loveberry posted 51 wins during the 2023-2024 Fair Grounds meet with a 16.2% win rate on dirt and 13.3% on turf. The three-year-old gelding possesses the tactical speed necessary to secure a ground-saving trip from his inside post.
Southscape enters for trainer Shane Wilson with Paco Lopez riding. Wilson led all Fair Grounds trainers with 50 wins during the 2023-2024 meet, posting a 13.3% win rate on dirt and 16.1% on turf. Lopez’s presence elevates any runner’s chances significantly.
Secondary Choices
Tensas Camp Road represents trainer Alexis Claire with Ben Curtis aboard. The three-year-old colt draws the inside rail post, providing excellent positioning opportunities. Curtis’s tactical awareness on turf makes this combination viable.
Doolgaroux enters for trainer Gregory Foley with C.J. McMahon riding. The four-year-old gelding brings experience and solid form to this competitive allowance field.
Longshots
Flash N Class at higher odds for trainer Joseph Foster with Mitchell Murrill riding could provide value in the large field. Foster’s barn maintains connections with quality Louisiana-bred runners.
Selections
Win: Boss of All Bosses
Place: Southscape
Show: Tensas Camp Road
6th Race – Maiden Special Weight, 1 1/16 Miles Dirt
Post Time
3:15 PM CST
Pace Analysis
This maiden special weight for two-year-old colts at 1 1/16 miles on dirt features eight runners. The distance represents a significant test for juveniles making their second or third career starts. The pace should develop moderately with several runners showing tactical speed from their limited racing experience. The extended distance favors horses with stamina and proper conditioning for the two-turn route.
Key Contenders
Arabia Wild emerges as the 2-1 morning line favorite for trainer Brad Cox with Jareth Loveberry aboard. The two-year-old colt by Gun Runner has finished second in all four career starts, including two runner-up efforts at one mile at Indiana Grand. Cox ranks among North America’s elite trainers with a 30.9% win rate on Fair Grounds dirt and 23.3% on turf during the 2023-2024 meet. The barn’s 31% win rate overall in 2025 demonstrates exceptional consistency. Loveberry’s 51 wins last season at Fair Grounds makes this combination formidable. Arabia Wild stretches out to 1 1/16 miles for the first time, and the additional distance should suit his pedigree and closing style.
Raaq Tansani enters at 4-1 morning line for Hall of Fame trainer Steven Asmussen with Paco Lopez riding. Asmussen-Lopez combinations demand respect, particularly in maiden special weight events. The two-year-old colt makes his career debut but represents elite breeding and connections.
Secondary Choices
Black Hornet represents trainer Brendan Walsh with Axel Concepcion aboard at 7-2 morning line. Walsh maintains a 22% win rate in 2025 with 117 victories from 663 starts. The Irish-born conditioner excels at developing young horses and holds multiple Grade 1 stakes victories to his credit. Concepcion’s tactical abilities complement Walsh’s training methods.
Liberty’s Champion enters for trainer Brad Cox with Marcelino Pedroza Jr. riding at 4-1. Having two Cox runners in the same race demonstrates the trainer’s confidence in the race conditions. Pedroza Jr. maintains solid connections throughout Fair Grounds.
Longshots
High Go at 8-1 morning line for trainer Brendan Walsh with Declan Cannon riding provides additional Walsh firepower. The two-year-old colt by Hightail makes his debut but represents strong breeding.
Selections
Win: Arabia Wild
Place: Raaq Tansani
Show: Black Hornet
7th Race – Andrew Ney Memorial Stakes
Post Time
3:45 PM CST
Pace Analysis
The $100,000 Andrew Ney Memorial Stakes for Louisiana-bred males at six furlongs on dirt features nine runners. This sprint stakes will showcase aggressive early fractions with multiple speed types engaging from the gate. Geaux Sugar figures to control the pace from his inside post, while El Dinero and Not On Herb possess the speed to apply pressure. The pace battle should be fierce, potentially setting up opportunities for horses capable of closing late.
Key Contenders
Geaux Sugar stands out as the 2-1 morning line favorite for trainer Keith Bourgeois with Mitchell Murrill riding. The five-year-old gelding won last year’s edition of the Andrew Ney Memorial and returns to defend his title. Originally claimed for just $10,000, Geaux Sugar has developed into a divisional leader among Louisiana-breds. Recent form shows consistent efforts against quality competition, including a victory at Delta Downs in December 2024. The inside post provides excellent positioning for a controlling speed type. Bourgeois has demonstrated exceptional ability with Louisiana-bred sprinters, winning six of 19 November starts locally in 2023-2024 at impressive prices.
El Dinero enters at 7-2 morning line for trainer Patrick Devereux Jr. with Jareth Loveberry aboard. The four-year-old gelding finished runner-up in this same race last season. He won impressively over course and distance at Fair Grounds in December 2024, defeating quality Louisiana-bred competition. Loveberry’s 51 wins during the 2023-2024 Fair Grounds meet demonstrates his effectiveness at the track.
Secondary Choices
Not On Herb represents trainer David Terre with Paco Lopez riding at 6-1 morning line. The five-year-old gelding won over course and distance two starts back at Fair Grounds in January 2025. Lopez’s tactical brilliance and ability to work out favorable trips makes this combination extremely dangerous. The horse possesses the speed to press or track the leaders and has proven effective at the distance.
Smash It enters for trainer Brendan Walsh with Ben Curtis aboard at 6-1. The three-year-old gelding receives significant class relief after competing in open company. Walsh’s training abilities and Curtis’s tactical awareness create a formidable combination.
Longshots
Dapper Moon at 10-1 morning line for trainer Dallas Stewart with Reylu Gutierrez riding gets class relief after facing tougher competition. Stewart’s experience with stakes horses makes this runner worth consideration in exotic wagers.
Selections
Win: Geaux Sugar
Place: El Dinero
Show: Not On Herb
8th Race – Allowance Optional Claiming, 1 Mile Turf
Post Time
4:15 PM CST
Pace Analysis
This Louisiana-bred allowance optional claiming race at one mile on turf features another massive field of 16 runners. The large field guarantees competitive fractions with horses fighting for favorable positions throughout. Inside posts provide distinct advantages for ground-saving opportunities, while outside runners face potential traffic concerns. The quality of allowance company ensures honest pace pressure.
Key Contenders
Fran’s Star draws support for trainer Shane Wilson with Paco Lopez riding. Wilson’s leading trainer status from the previous meet (50 wins) combined with Lopez’s riding prowess creates an outstanding combination. The four-year-old gelding possesses the tactical speed necessary to secure favorable positioning.
Coffee County enters for trainer L. Jay Cuccia with Mitchell Murrill aboard. The seven-year-old gelding brings extensive experience to this competitive field and has shown consistent form in similar company.
Secondary Choices
Calicoco represents trainer Shane Wilson with Isaac Castillo riding. Having multiple Wilson runners demonstrates the trainer’s strength with Louisiana-bred turf horses.
Wayside Drive enters for trainer Joe Duhon with James Graham aboard. The three-year-old gelding receives a weight allowance that could prove beneficial in this competitive allowance race.
Longshots
Cypress Gold at higher odds for trainer Keith Bourgeois with Jose Rodriguez riding provides potential value. Bourgeois’s success with Louisiana-breds makes any runner from his barn worth consideration.
Selections
Win: Fran’s Star
Place: Coffee County
Show: Calicoco
9th Race – Jacob V. Morreale Memorial Stakes
Post Time
4:45 PM CST
Pace Analysis
The $100,000 Jacob V. Morreale Memorial Stakes for Louisiana-bred males at 1 mile 70 yards on dirt features 11 runners. This two-turn stakes will test stamina and tactical positioning. Early speed appears at a premium, with several runners capable of controlling the pace. The extended distance should favor horses with proven route abilities and tactical versatility.
Key Contenders
Allnight Moonlight emerges as one of the top selections at 7-2 morning line for trainer Samuel Breaux with Jareth Loveberry aboard. The five-year-old gelding won impressively at Fair Grounds in March 2025, defeating quality Louisiana-bred competition at 1 mile 70 yards. He possesses tactical speed and the ability to control his own destiny in the race. Loveberry’s proven success at Fair Grounds makes this combination formidable.
Sippin On Gin enters at 9-2 morning line for trainer Bret Calhoun with Axel Concepcion riding. The three-year-old colt won at Fair Grounds in March 2025, displaying tactical brilliance in route company. Calhoun’s 24 wins during the 2023-2024 Fair Grounds meet demonstrates his effectiveness at the track. The younger horse receives a weight allowance that could prove decisive.
Secondary Choices
Letmikefigureitout represents trainer Alan Klanfer with Devin Magnon aboard at 8-1 morning line. The four-year-old gelding enters fresh and has won four of five starts in 2025. Klanfer operates a small stable but maintains a 27% win rate with positive return on investment. The inside post draw provides excellent positioning for aggressive tactics. Magnon could send this runner to the lead early and try to control the pace.
Hay Jude enters for trainer Thomas Amoss with Ben Curtis riding at 5-1. The three-year-old gelding receives a significant weight allowance and represents the powerful Amoss-Curtis combination.
Longshots
Good And Stout at 8-1 morning line for trainer Carrol Castille with Marcelino Pedroza Jr. aboard won impressively at Fair Grounds in March 2025. The four-year-old colt possesses route speed and could offer value at his morning line price.
Betting Strategy
The ninth race presents an excellent opportunity for multi-race exotic wagers including the late Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 sequences. Key Allnight Moonlight and Sippin On Gin in exacta and trifecta combinations, spreading underneath with Letmikefigureitout, Hay Jude, and Good And Stout.
Selections
Win: Allnight Moonlight
Place: Sippin On Gin
Show: Letmikefigureitout
Jockey Notes and Insights
Paco Lopez emerges as one of the premier riders to watch throughout the Fair Grounds 2025-2026 meet. The 39-year-old jockey from Mexico has won over 3,000 career races and earned the Eclipse Award as outstanding apprentice in 2008. Lopez maintains excellent statistics in 2025 with 307 wins from 1,213 starts, posting a 25% win rate and 58% in-the-money percentage. He won his ninth Monmouth Park riding title in 2022 and has proven extremely effective when riding for quality trainers. Lopez’s tactical awareness and ability to work out ground-saving trips make him dangerous on any mount.
Ben Curtis has established himself as one of Fair Grounds’ most successful riders, posting 43 wins during the 2023-2024 meet with an 18% win rate on dirt and 16.5% on turf. The British-born jockey demonstrates exceptional tactical abilities on both surfaces and maintains strong relationships with leading trainers.
Jareth Loveberry posted 51 wins during the 2023-2024 Fair Grounds meet with a 16.2% win rate on dirt and 13.3% on turf. He has developed into one of the track’s most reliable riders with connections to multiple quality trainers.
C.J. McMahon has started the meet with quality mounts throughout the card, including the potential upset Secret Faith in the Delmar R. Caldwell Memorial Stakes. His tactical awareness and ability to rate horses make him effective in both sprint and route races.
Axel Concepcion brings solid versatility to both dirt and turf assignments, maintaining quality connections with trainers like Brendan Walsh and Bret Calhoun.
James Graham has developed an excellent partnership with trainer Thomas Amoss, riding for one of Fair Grounds’ most successful stables.
Trainer Notes and Insights
Thomas Amoss ranks among Fair Grounds’ elite trainers, posting 28 wins during the 2023-2024 meet with a 22.7% win rate on dirt and 20.6% on turf. The veteran conditioner has sent out 61 winners from 353 starts in 2025, maintaining consistent success across multiple tracks. Amoss excels at placing horses where they can succeed, demonstrated by his numerous entrants throughout Saturday’s card.
Brad Cox stands as one of North America’s premier trainers with 27 wins during the 2023-2024 Fair Grounds meet, posting a remarkable 30.9% win rate on dirt and 23.3% on turf. Cox maintains a 31% overall win rate in 2025 and has won multiple Fair Grounds training titles. His ability to win with both favorites and longshots makes any Cox runner dangerous.
Steven Asmussen brings Hall of Fame credentials to Fair Grounds with 23 wins during the 2023-2024 meet and a 16.3% win rate on dirt. The all-time North American wins leader (over 10,767 victories) excels with both two-year-olds and stakes horses. Asmussen has won 12 Oaklawn training titles and consistently succeeds at major winter tracks.
Brendan Walsh has developed into one of racing’s most respected trainers with 117 wins from 663 starts in 2025, posting a 22% win rate. The Irish-born conditioner proved his abilities training Kentucky Oaks winner Pretty Mischievous in 2023 and consistently develops quality young horses.
Shane Wilson led all Fair Grounds trainers with 50 wins during the 2023-2024 meet, posting a 13.3% win rate on dirt and 16.1% on turf. Wilson’s success with Louisiana-breds makes his runners formidable throughout the card.
Joe Sharp started the meet with immediate success, winning on opening day with multiple runners. Sharp posted strong numbers throughout 2024 and maintains quality partnerships with leading jockeys.
Keith Bourgeois demonstrates exceptional ability with Louisiana-bred sprinters, winning six of 19 November starts locally in 2023-2024 at impressive prices. His success with Geaux Sugar exemplifies his skill developing claiming horses into stakes winners.
Best Wagering Strategies and Value Plays
The Saturday card offers numerous exotic wagering opportunities with three stakes races and competitive fields throughout. The late Pick 4 (Races 6-7-8-9) provides an excellent betting opportunity with manageable field sizes in the maiden and two stakes races.
Late Pick 4 Strategy (Races 6-7-8-9): Key Arabia Wild in Race 6, spread in the Andrew Ney Memorial (Race 7) using Geaux Sugar, El Dinero, and Not On Herb, go deep in the massive 16-horse field in Race 8, and use Allnight Moonlight, Sippin On Gin, and Letmikefigureitout in the Morreale Memorial. This structure provides coverage in the competitive races while keying horses in more predictable spots.
Pick 3 Opportunities: The late Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9) offers value with the stakes races providing anchors. Key Geaux Sugar in Race 7, spread multiple runners in the deep allowance field in Race 8, and use top selections in the Morreale Memorial.
Single Race Exotic Strategies: Focus on exacta and trifecta boxes in the stakes races where field sizes remain manageable. In the Delmar R. Caldwell Memorial (Race 4), box Secret Faith and Blue Fire in exactas and include Six String in trifectas. In the Andrew Ney Memorial (Race 7), key Geaux Sugar over El Dinero and Not On Herb in exactas, expanding to include Smash It in trifectas.
Value Plays: Edgerton in Race 3 represents significant overlay potential at 8-1 morning line after dropping from maiden special weight to maiden claiming competition with legitimate excuses in previous races. The class drop combined with capable connections makes this an excellent value play in all vertical and horizontal exotics.
Letmikefigureitout in Race 9 offers value at 8-1 morning line with four wins from five starts in 2025 and an aggressive inside post position. The fresh horse for trainer Alan Klanfer could control the pace and potentially upset in the Morreale Memorial.
Daily Double Strategy: Connect Race 4 (Caldwell Memorial) to Race 5 (allowance) by keying Secret Faith with multiple runners in the large 16-horse turf field, providing coverage for the competitive sequence.
Superfecta Opportunities: The large fields in Races 2, 3, 5, and 8 create potential for significant superfecta payouts. Use logical combinations with top selections on top and spread underneath with value plays and longshots.
The key to successful wagering on Saturday’s card involves balancing coverage in large fields with strategic keying of standout runners in more predictable races. The three stakes races provide anchors for multi-race wagers while the competitive allowance and maiden races offer opportunities for significant payouts through exotic combinations.
