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Fair Grounds news and notes: November 20, 2008

by Jarrod Horak on November 20th, 2008

Sunday (11-16-08) Fair Grounds recap

Fast main track played fair on Sunday. Stalkers fared best on the turf.

Francisco Torres pulled off a four-bagger to take the lead in the rider standings after the first week. Theriot/Autrey teamed up for another winner, making it four for the week. For the 2nd straight day, Graham/Amoss hooked up for a winner.

Other notable week one stats: Sam David Jr. is off to a 2-2 start. Apprentice rider Dustin Dugas found the winners’ circle in Sunday’s opener. Sturges Ducoing saddled a pair of winners for the week that was, and note that Torres rode both. PVal rode four winners last week, including a pair of stakes wins for Bill Mott. Donnie Meche/Steve Asmussen tandem struck three times.

Friday (11-21-08) Fair Grounds preview

Friday’s 10-race card includes a trio of grass races. Sunny and dry conditions expected through the weekend.

Race 1: Hargill earned an above par speed rating in course/distance tally on Nov. 15th. D.Meche/S.Amsussen runner wheels back quickly and can make it two straight. The formidable jockey/trainer tandem also hook up with live contenders in the 5th, 7th, and 9th races.

Race 4: Theriot/Autrey have fav Time For Etbauer in this spot. They also team up with 3-1 contender Nereus in the 6th.

Race 8: Graham/Amoss have late striding Flying Zombo in this grass route, and trainer is 29% first blinkers. Sam David Jr., 2-2 to start the meet, has wire job threat Wild Dinner Party with Torres aboard, but speed typically backs up over this grass course. Whywhy Cat and Holy Anthem are obvious threats. Invisible Lee will be running late for the unlucky Mike Stidham, who had five place finishers here last week.

Race 10: My racingonthenet free selection of the day.

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