FAIR GROUNDS, GROUND HOG DAY

1: MC (67)
First-timer could take this weak group.

2: C (82)
121.6 Honor Guard (85) claimed, rested by top dude.

3: C (67) Look for 6-1 among these; any could win.
116.1 Tsarina (70,68,70)
coupled with Leap of Luck (67,70,67)
Treasure's of Gold (67)
Napanee Road (73)
Amerisquall (69)
No Image (73,70)
Step Dancer (85, 85)

4: C (87)
128.4 On Common Ground (90,91)
coupled with 124.4 Lil Tree (88)
Steetworth (91) but fading.
Bellator (89) but fading.

5: Allowance 5.5 turf (87)
129.7 She Could Be Good absolutely best early speed.
128.0 South Atlantic (97) Maiden win good enough to take this race, but turf only (83T) Never distance.
Mountain Song (82T) 0/3 at distance.
Chinchilla (87T) 2 wins at distance.
Trisha's Silver (82T) 0/2 distance.

6: MC (71) Need 6-1 with these turkeys.
113.6 Ultimate Journey (74)
113.2 Stylish Tiger (79,81)
112.8 Invisible Force (71)
112.7 Seminary Ridge (76)
Oranmore (73)
Enter the Lion (73)

7: C (90) Need 5-1 in real scramble.
131.0 Smoke Mountain declining
128.4 Steel Pier (94)
127.3 Lissa's Star (91)
126.0 Chief Export (92)
125.0 Tux N' Tales hasn't been sharp in a long time.
124.9 Out For A Spin (91)
124.1 Home Minister (93)

8: Turf allowance (87)
135.4 Commodore Bob (90T) wins if in.
134.2 Cry Havoc (88T) can't discount Moss/Asmussen.
Slapout (87T) no speed, no class, new to New Orleans.
Cobrador (89T) long layoff, hates trainer.
EZ Otto (89T) off for months, lazy works.

9: Stakes turf (86)
139.0 Excessive Heat (89,95) Here's the turf monster, 3/4, perfect at distance. Albarado's up!
135.0 Ben And The Twin (90) new to grass.
Noble Hero (88) excelled on artificial but...
Net Present Value (86) won a FG claimer
General G (89) restricted allowance winner new to grass.


10: MC (65)
111.5 Majestic Swain (68,77) Drops from MSW.
Cajun Moment (66,66) improved last.
Hit Me Again (65) going backwards.
Eyeing Success (65,65,68)doing a little better.