Fair Grounds 30 January 2025

Going: Fast Dirt (Dirt)

Instructions

1

18:45 Fair Grounds (USA) (4YO plus)

Race 1 - Claiming

6f

Winner $10,710 - 5 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

It looks best to side with HURRICANE LASSIE, who recorded a commanding success over C&D last month and will be difficult to beat given a similar level of performance. Tyrona and Cotton Candy Annie are feared most.

2

19:15 Fair Grounds (USA) (3YO only)

Race 2 - Maiden Claiming

6f

Winner $12,600 - 6 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

GOOD TO BE PRINCE sets a clear form standard having finished second over C&D recently and he is very much the one to beat. Any market support for Wedding Gift and Branzino would be worth noting.

3

19:45 Fair Grounds (USA) (4YO plus)

Race 3 - Claiming

6f

Winner $18,900 - 7 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

TALONS TIME (winner) put Willtorun (second) in his place over C&D earlier this month and he's expected to confirm that superiority. Went West and Boss' Dialin In look certain to mount challenges, though.

4

20:15 Fair Grounds (USA) (4YO plus)

Race 4 - Allowance Optional Claiming

1m

Winner $37,800 - 8 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Tussling Charlie and Wise Verdict are a couple of notable contenders but preference is for CITY OF LOVE, who takes a significant enough drop in class to suggest that this is well within his reach.

5

20:45 Fair Grounds (USA) (3YO only)

Race 5 - Claiming

6f

Winner $13,230 - 6 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

MAXIMUM GRACE has hit form of late and, with another step forward, he can supplement his C&D success in a maiden at the start of this month. Ampitup and Tap The Tequila also need to be taken seriously.

6

21:15 Fair Grounds (USA) (4YO plus)

Race 6 - Claiming

1m

Winner $15,120 - 8 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Having won three of his last four starts, BATTLE SCARS boasts the most convincing claims based on recent form. Gentle Soul and Optimus Kat are suggested as the pick of the remainder.

7

21:45 Fair Grounds (USA) (4YO plus)

Race 7 - Allowance

6f

Winner $37,170 - 7 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

SEAPORT LANE makes plenty of appeal on paper and is taken to defy his inexperience judged on recent trackwork. Pinfire and Map To The Stars are the most likely to take advantage if the selection doesn't fire.

8

22:15 Fair Grounds (USA) (3YO only)

Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming

1m 110y

Winner $37,170 - 7 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

FLYING MOHAWK benefited from his sights being lowered when shedding the maiden tag at Churchill Downs in October and the son of Karakontie is expected to have more to offer. Executor and Deep Manhattan both warrant a fair amount of respect.

9

22:45 Fair Grounds (USA) (4YO plus)

Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming

6f

Winner $37,800 - 8 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

SWEET DARLIN has impressed on both starts to date and the mare is capable of making a triumphant return from a 12-month absence. Others for the shortlist include Mo For Us and Country Lady.

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