Opening Day Stakes at Lone Star Park
It is heating up down here in Texas, and I am not talking about the temperature. Lone Star Park kicks off their 2015 spring meet this Thursday. New to Texas, I am really looking forward to my first meet at the track. One thing I have already learned, is that everything is truly bigger in Texas. Opening Day features 93 entries over the 9 race program, including the Premiere Stakes. A competitive field of eleven Texas-breds will go 6 1/2 furlongs over the dirt to get things started.
If you are looking for a great weeknight race or just a brief breather from the Derby trail, look no further!
PP | Horse | Comments |
1 | He faded badly in Big Drama Stakes last time out, expecting more of the same here. | |
2 | Marty's Wimbledon | He is consistent but often struggles to get to the line first. Would need big effort. |
3 | Going from a $6250 claimer to a $50k stakes is something you don't see everyday! | |
4 | The Kevin Harvick of the dirt as he has 6 straight top 2 finishes. Trainer Dominguez is one of the best in the southwest and should have him ready for another solid run. | |
5 | Eight-year-old has had a nice career but has not found the winner's circle since this event last year. | |
6 | He is finally cutting back in distance. I think jockey and trainer may play catch me if you can. | |
7 | He needs to be out of the gate fast, but may not have enough early gusto to prevail. | |
8 | Showed a lot of stamina and heart in his last start. The cutback to this distance is a present for him. | |
9 | I am wary of his ability to push on in that last half furlong, especially if forced wide breaking from outside. | |
10 | He will be making his 2nd start for trainer Calhoun and should be charging home late. | |
11 | He is going for 4 in a row, but stepping up. I don't think this race will be much of a 'success'. | |