HorseCenter: Risen Star and Rachel Alexandra selections
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This week on HorseCenter, your hosts Brian Zipse and Matt Shifman unveil a new look for the show as they also offer picks and analysis for two races from Fair Grounds with implications for the 2022 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.
The Grade 2 Risen Star is the first Kentucky Derby prep with the increased qualifying points of 50-20-10-5 to the top 4 finishers. The field of 10 Derby hopefuls features highly ranked 3-year-olds Smile Happy, Slow Down Andy, Zandon, Epicenter and Pappacap.
The Grade 2 Rachel Alexandra is a prep race for the Kentucky Oaks that features La Crete and North County – both with unbeaten records.
Enjoy the big day of racing in New Orleans and, as always, thanks for watching the show.
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