Fun Louisiana Derby (G2) Day

Troubled trips squashed our chances in the first two races at Fair Grounds on Louisiana Derby (G2) day, but favored single ARMANDS KEY ($3.60) got us rolling in the fourth. BLUE FIRE ($4.00) and Margie’s Intention combined for a $6.00 exacta in the fifth while single GEAUX SUGAR ($6.80) won the Costa Rising Stakes. SIPPIN ON GIN ($11.20) took the Crescent City Derby keying a $50.70 Pick 3 for a buck. WAY TO BE MARIE ($6.00) and Tufani ran one-two in the Tom Benson Memorial Stakes for a $20.40 $2.00 exacta payout and a dollar Pick 3 score of $79.90. Undefeated GOOD CHEER ($2.80) won the Fasig-Tipton Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) with Ahavah in her wake for a $13.40 exacta for two bucks.