Fair Grounds Picks- Four Stakes Saturday Analysis

The racing action from Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots on Saturday features the John Valene Memorial 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; Claiming $15k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #1 SMOOTHDINI (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Looks good based on the 81 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #3 ALL ABOUT TONITE (3-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #7 TIVERTON (4-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Hard to argue with the recent races.
• #12 ALL SAINTS (20-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 7 – 12

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:15 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $59k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #8 GREAT COOLNESS (5-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
• #11 PASSING JUDGMENT (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #4 MOKINGS (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
• #6 JACKSON D (8-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 8 – 11 – 4 – 6

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:45 PM CT; Donovan L. Ferguson Memorial Stakes $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 SECRET FAITH (2-5): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Strong early pace figs. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #4 MISCHIEF PRINCESS (5-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 WARRIOR’S JUSTICE (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 QUITE THE CATCH (30-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 3 – 1

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:15 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $58k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #11 FLINTLOCK (15-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form.
• #9 ELITE HEAT (9-2): Contender. Likely to take a step forward. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 MARIA MOON (20-1): Worth a look. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Should step forward from the first start.
• #13 MY SHOT (6-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 11 – 9 – 1 – 13

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:45 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $58k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 15 runners.

• #15 DUBAIAN MONEY (6-1): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Leblanc. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #11 CORPORAL PAUL (8-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #12 BLONDATE (6-1): Contender. The 58 speed rating is among the best in the field. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #8 RAYDEN AND REMI (5-1): Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 15 – 11 – 12 – 8

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:15 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $60k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #4 AUSTERE (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #10 PAINT ME PERFECT (8-1): Contender. Productive recent form. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 GAVEA (3-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #1 DISTORTED D’ORO (6-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 4 – 10 – 3 – 1

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:45 PM CT; Andrew Ney Memorial Stakes $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #10 CLEAR AS A BELE (8-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 NOT ON HERB (9-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 MIKE J (10-1): Contender. Likely in the mix early.
• #6 BRON AND BROW (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 7 – 5 – 6

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:15 PM CT; Jacob V. Morreale Memorial Stakes $100k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #7 BLUE CHEESE (6-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #10 HIGHLAND CREEK (5-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #6 ALLNIGHT MOONLIGHT (7-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 TDZSHININLUCKYSTAR (8-1): Major Player. Could be griding down the competition late. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 10 – 6 – 1

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:45 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #12 OLE CRAZY BONE (8-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1 HIGHESTDISTINCTION (12-1): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #10 GRAY’S FABLE (7-2): Contender. Should sit a good trip.
• #2 EVAN HARLAN (6-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 12 – 1 – 10 – 2

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:15 PM CT; John Valene Memorial Stakes $100k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #3 FREE LIKE A GIRL (3-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #8 CLEARLY A TEST (5-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Can run with these.
• #4 DIXIE FARMER (15-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 LIGHTOFMAINE (15-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 3 – 8 – 4 – 1

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