Fair Grounds Plays

[PhantomOnTour]

Originally Posted by PhantomOnTour

Wagered: $157.00
Returned: $62.50
Total: - $94.50
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Dec 30 - Race 10
Trying to break the slump with #6 Angelic Knight who may well go off as the chalk. I think he's a winner though, and I need one badly

$15 win: 6

Heading out to FG with my brother on a beauty of a day here in New Orleans.
Good luck

My tough luck meet continues...Ran 2nd as the 2-1 favorite.
Maybe my fortunes turn around in 2024

Wagered: $172.00
Returned: $62.50
Total: - $109.50

I thought it was serendipitous when I bumped into trainer Keith Desormeaux a few races before Angelic Knight ran. Mentioned that his mother frequented my restaurant in Lafayette, and we had a nice chat. Figured I couldn't lose after that LOL...wrong.
What's worse is that I was singled to him in my Pick4 for a $1,000.00 score.

Shazbot !!!

[PhantomOnTour]

Originally Posted by PhantomOnTour

Wagered: $172.00
Returned: $62.50
Total: - $109.50

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Let's try this again

Jan 11 - Race 5
Really like the chances of #8 Marshamarshamarsha to hit the exacta.
Stalked a very fast pace last time, made her move but lugged in greenly when straightened out. Battled on once she righted herself and galloped out nicely. Rails way out today and I'm thinking speed will be good. Should get a similar trip, move to the lead, and be the one to catch in the lane.

$3 ex: 1-2 w 8
$12 win: 8
($18 bet)

good luck

[PhantomOnTour]

Originally Posted by PhantomOnTour

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Let's try this again

Jan 11 - Race 5
Really like the chances of #8 Marshamarshamarsha to hit the exacta.
Stalked a very fast pace last time, made her move but lugged in greenly when straightened out. Battled on once she righted herself and galloped out nicely. Rails way out today and I'm thinking speed will be good. Should get a similar trip, move to the lead, and be the one to catch in the lane.

$3 ex: 1-2 w 8
$12 win: 8 = $33.60
($18 bet)

good luck

Easy winner at about 8-5 took a small margin off my losses. Hopefully my fortunes are beginning to turn for the better.

Wagered: $190.00
Returned: $96.10
Total: - $93.90

[PhantomOnTour]

Originally Posted by PhantomOnTour

Wagered: $190.00
Returned: $96.10
Total: - $93.90

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Jan 12 - R3
#8 Yo Daddy had an eventful trip last time. Stalked a very fast pace before getting bothered into the far turn and losing several lengths, then rallied nicely to get 3rd.
They came home pretty slowly off the fast early splits, but I still like the way this guy looked.
Rider switch to Cohen today and I'm hoping he leads early or lays close to the front (maybe behind the #1), takes over turning for home, and gets a big piece of it at the end.

$2 ex: 1-6-9 w 8
$12 win: 8
($18 bet)

good luck

[PhantomOnTour]

Originally Posted by PhantomOnTour

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Jan 12 - R3
#8 Yo Daddy had an eventful trip last time. Stalked a very fast pace before getting bothered into the far turn and losing several lengths, then rallied nicely to get 3rd.
They came home pretty slowly off the fast early splits, but I still like the way this guy looked.
Rider switch to Cohen today and I'm hoping he leads early or lays close to the front (maybe behind the #1), takes over turning for home, and gets a big piece of it at the end.

$2 ex: 1-6-9 w 8
$12 win: 8 = $52.80
($18 bet)

good luck

Put up to first via DQ and paid $8.80 to win - maybe my fortunes are turning around

Wagered: $208.00
Returned: $148.90
Total: - $59.10

[PhantomOnTour]

Wagered: $208.00
Returned: $148.90
Total: - $59.10
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Jan 13 - Race 1
The #1 Moment Of Stardom was wide on both turns last time in a race he surely needed off a ten month layoff. Put in a grinding type run to get up for 3rd. Drawn inside and should get a ground saving trip. The Fat Man Shane Wilson having a great meet, 6-1 ML is a pipe dream. I'll be happy with half that. Loves FG turf course and he's my guy at 2-1 or better.

$2 ex: 3-9-10 w 1
$14 win: 1
($20 bet)

good luck

[PhantomOnTour]

Originally Posted by PhantomOnTour

Wagered: $208.00
Returned: $148.90
Total: - $59.10
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Jan 13 - Race 1
The #1 Moment Of Stardom was wide on both turns last time in a race he surely needed off a ten month layoff. Put in a grinding type run to get up for 3rd. Drawn inside and should get a ground saving trip. The Fat Man Shane Wilson having a great meet, 6-1 ML is a pipe dream. I'll be happy with half that. Loves FG turf course and he's my guy at 2-1 or better.

$2 ex: 3-9-10 w 1
$14 win: 1 = $61.60
($20 bet)

good luck

Dream trip, got up in the last 1/16th and paid $8.80 to win.

Wagered: $228.00
Returned: $210.50
Total: - $17.50

[PhantomOnTour]

Wagered: $228.00
Returned: $210.50
Total: - $17.50
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15 Jan - Race 4
Taking a small shot on #11 Darling Joanna who should do better 2nd off the shelf. Was a little eager early while wide last time on both turns. Finished evenly but galloped out nicely and may run better today. Post is no bargain but she will get a good pace to shoot at late. Need her ML of 9-2 odds or better for a bet. I think she will go off in the neighborhood of 6-1, maybe higher.

$2 ex: 2-4-5-8 w 11
$9 win: 11
($17 bet)

good luck

[PhantomOnTour]

Originally Posted by PhantomOnTour

Wagered: $228.00
Returned: $210.50
Total: - $17.50
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15 Jan - Race 4
Taking a small shot on #11 Darling Joanna who should do better 2nd off the shelf. Was a little eager early while wide last time on both turns. Finished evenly but galloped out nicely and may run better today. Post is no bargain but she will get a good pace to shoot at late. Need her ML of 9-2 odds or better for a bet. I think she will go off in the neighborhood of 6-1, maybe higher.

$2 ex: 2-4-5-8 w 11
$9 win: 11
($17 bet)

good luck

No good - ran 2nd to last i think

Wagered: $245.00
Returned: $210.50
Total: - $34.50

Big day this Saturday with six Stakes races including Derby and Oaks prep races

[PhantomOnTour]

Originally Posted by PhantomOnTour

Wagered: $245.00
Returned: $210.50
Total: - $34.50

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Jan 27 - Race 7
Small field, but going with #2 Brigade Commander, who should be a decent price.

$4 ex: 4-6 w 2
$9 win: 2
($17 bet)

good luck

The rains have finally stopped here but we got hit pretty hard the last three days. Off turf until next week

[PhantomOnTour]

Originally Posted by PhantomOnTour

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Jan 27 - Race 7
Small field, but going with #2 Brigade Commander, who should be a decent price.

$4 ex: 4-6 w 2 $4 ex 6-2 paid $51.20
$9 win: 2
($17 bet)

good luck

The rains have finally stopped here but we got hit pretty hard the last three days. Off turf until next week

Wagered: $262.00
Returned: $261.70
Total: - $0.30

[PhantomOnTour]

Wagered: $262.00
Returned: $261.70
Total: - $0.30
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Jan 28 - R8
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I’m a sucker for #3 Helaire and the price will be right today. Ride the rail and make one run.

$5 ex: 1-3
$2 ex: 8-3
$8 win: 3
($15 bet)

Good luck

[PhantomOnTour]

Originally Posted by PhantomOnTour

Wagered: $262.00
Returned: $261.70
Total: - $0.30
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Jan 28 - R8
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I’m a sucker for #3 Helaire and the price will be right today. Ride the rail and make one run.

$5 ex: 1-3
$2 ex: 8-3
$8 win: 3
($15 bet)

Good luck

Non threatening 4th

Wagered: $277.00
Returned: $261.70
Total: - $15.30
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Feb 1 - Race 3
A few scratches will surely hurt the price on my very confident selection of #7 Twoko Bay. Wide trip last time, closed well into slow pace and galloped out nicely. Second off the shelf and it looks like it's go time today. Jock switch to Geroux and I'm expecting a more aggressive ride that should get him home first. ML of 6-1 should come down to about 3-1 or even less by post time.

$2 ex: 4-8 w 7
$2 ex: 7 w 4-8
$15 win: 7
($23 bet)

good luck

[PhantomOnTour]

Originally Posted by PhantomOnTour

Non threatening 4th

Wagered: $277.00
Returned: $261.70
Total: - $15.30
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Feb 1 - Race 3
A few scratches will surely hurt the price on my very confident selection of #7 Twoko Bay. Wide trip last time, closed well into slow pace and galloped out nicely. Second off the shelf and it looks like it's go time today. Jock switch to Geroux and I'm expecting a more aggressive ride that should get him home first. ML of 6-1 should come down to about 3-1 or even less by post time.

$2 ex: 4-8 w 7
$2 ex: 7 w 4-8
$15 win: 7 Pays $52.50
($23 bet)

good luck

Went off at 5-2, got the job done, and finally got me out of the hole.

Wagered: $300.00
Returned: $314.20
Total: + $14.20

[PhantomOnTour]

Wagered: $300.00
Returned: $314.20
Total: + $14.20
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Feb 4 - Race 6

#3 Wicked Rose gets Hernandez back in the irons and I think he can get into the exacta third off the layoff if things break right for him at his favorite track. ML of 8-1 in a small field should hold up fairly well as he looks like a bit of an outsider vs this group.

$3 ex: 4-3
$2 ex: 1-2 w 3
$10 win: 3
($17 bet)

good luck y'all - I'm off to watch some parades on St. Charles Ave