Picks made for FAST track and ON turf.
Race 1
3: Beautiful Ending: Has run well and competitively when placed in races like today’s.
5: Isolation: Seems to always catch a wet track; might be same case today but OK.
Race 2
5: The Grey Beauty: No sense in bucking the trend here; trainer Faucheux horses running.
4: Happy Sails: A long shot in here but seems to fit these conditions and could upset.
Race 3
5: Chrompton: Moves into new barn under leading owner silks; should be able to repeat.
6: Bankroll: Another who moves into a new barn but moves up in class today; live at price.
Race 4
8: Stiff Drink: Banking this one will take to the turf with the breeding plus likes two turns.
2: Go Brother Go: A nice win in last and should appreciate the move to the turf.
IF OFF TURF: 2-3
Race 5
4: Boston Blitz: Has actually run two nice races although beaten: now stretches out; a shot.
6: Prince Perfecta: Usually runs his race but gets beat: today may the right spot to get win.
Race 6
9: Pasta Salad Rhonda: A big long shot here but still impressed by this one’s debut effort.
4: Merlazza: Nothing wrong with this filly; should be the one to beat after impressive win.
Race 7
4: Salvaje: Highly competitive mare; just goes out and runs well: is coming off a layoff here.
8: Lady Jeopardy: Likes the turf and should be the one running on at the end from outside.
IF OFF TURF: 2-3
Race 8
5: New Beat: Took a little action first out; working well; is a long shot play in here today.
1: Origami Girl: Off a long layoff but has been a steady worker; trainer can win with these.
Race 9
9: Emergency Response: A 4-year-old making debut here working very well for trainer Calhoun.
6: Forever Cool: Homebred by trainer makes debut after fast works in summer and here at Fair Grounds.
Around the Track
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all who celebrate. Let’s get some luck of the Irish involved in our picks today with some long shot selections like our Boston Blitz in Race 4 who may carry a bit of the Irish luck today.
Best Bet
Our Best Bet today will be in Race 3 — No. 5 Chrompton who just won and now moves into a new barn that is hot.
Good luck and may they all come home safely.
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