Fair Grounds Picks- 2024 Louisiana Champions Day

The racing action from Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots on Saturday features the Louisiana Champions Day Sprint Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots picks for the entire card!

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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:45 PM CT | Maiden Special Weight $58k | 6 F Dirt | Field of 10 runners

• #8 CORPORAL PAUL (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #9 CAJUN COASTER (6-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #1 JONAS GRUMBY (20-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup. Trainer, Dandridge, is having a lot of success this meeting.
• #10 SIPPIN ON GIN (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 9 – 1 – 10

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:15 PM CT | Allowance Optional Claiming $59k | About 1 M Turf | Field of 14 runners

• #4 PASSING JUDGMENT (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 COURT JESTER (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #9 JACKSON D (15-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #12 AMERICAN DOLLARS (6-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 9 – 12

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:45 PM CT | Louisiana Champions Day Classic Stakes $150k | 1 1/8 M Dirt | Field of 5 runners

• #5 TOUCHUPONASTAR (3-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #2 COSMIC TRAIN (9-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #3 TDZSHININLUCKYSTAR (5-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #4 ALLNIGHT MOONLIGHT (4-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 3 – 4

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:15 PM CT | Maiden Special Weight $58k | 6 F Dirt | Field of 11 runners

• #2 CANAL STREET (4-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #9 BASILE (5-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #11 POWDERED SUGAR (3-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Likely in the mix early.
• #10 CALL ME SUSAN (20-1): Fringe Contender. Best suited for the lower spots of vertical wagers.

Selections: 2 – 9 – 11 – 10

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:45 PM CT | Louisiana Champions Day Lassie Stakes $100k | 6 F Dirt | Field of 8 runners

• #5 FAST FLAME (3-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 83 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #7 SECRET FAITH (7-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #6 WARRIOR’S JUSTICE (12-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 BLUE FIRE (9-5): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 6 – 4

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:15 PM CT | Louisiana Champions Day Juvenile Stakes $100k | 6 F Dirt | Field of 7 runners

• #4 VOILA MAGIC (3-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #6 SMOKEN WICKED (8-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Speed figures match this group well.
• #2 HAY JUDE (3-1): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #3 LOUISIANA JESS (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 2 – 3

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:45 PM CT | Louisiana Champions Day Turf Stakes $100k | About 1 1/16 M Turf | Field of 11 runners

• #3 BEHEMAH STAR (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #11 BLUE CHEESE (10-1): Major Player. Comes home strong. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #1 BIG BOO (20-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #4 CALICOCO (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 3 – 11 – 1 – 4

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:15 PM CT | Louisiana Champions Day Ladies Sprint Stakes $100k | 6 F Dirt | Field of 9 runners

• #5 FREE LIKE A GIRL (4-5): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #9 SIX STRING (5-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #4 FREEBURN (9-2): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #8 NONEYA (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 5 – 9 – 4 – 8

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:45 PM CT | Louisiana Champions Day Ladies Turf Stakes $100k | About 1 1/16 M Turf | Field of 12 runners

• #10 BOOMIN’ BELLE (5-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #4 TENSAS CANDY (20-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #8 CHEAPSKATE DIVA (8-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #1 HIGHLY WICKED (7-2): Major Player. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 10 – 4 – 8 – 1

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:15 PM CT | Louisiana Champions Day Sprint Stakes $100k | 6 F Dirt | Field of 13 runners

• #3 EL DINERO (9-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #13 BRON AND BROW (6-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #2 GEAUX SUGAR (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
• #11 JACK HAMMER (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 13 – 2 – 11

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