Risen Star Stakes 2019: Post positions, odds and more
Here's a glance at the Risen Star field noting the scratch of Kingly, who's expected to remain in California for Saturday's El Camino Real Derby, a race worth 10 points to the winner:
1. Plus Que Parfait (10-1)
2. Roiland (20-1)
3. Mr. Money (12-1)
4. Chase the Ghost (30-1)
5. Henley's Joy (10-1)
6. Hog Creek Hustle (8-1)
7. Manny Wah (12-1)
8. Owendale (6-1)
9. Country House (20-1)
10. Limonite (10-1)
11. Dunph (20-1)
12. Frolic More (10-1)
13. Kingly (SCR)
14. War of Will (5-2)
AE. Gun It (10-1)
Via James Scully and Churchill's "Derby Dispatch," a few notes on the field:
"War of Will picked up 10 points winning the Lecomte (G3) with authority, scoring by a four-length margin as the 8-5 favorite, and it marked the first start on a fast main track for the former turf stakes performer. Owned by Gary Barber and trained by Mark Casse, the son of War Front will have to overcome an outside starting position after receiving post 13 and Tyler Gaffalione will be back aboard the stalker.
"Owendale comes next at 6-1 following a fine tally over a well-regarded allowance field on Jan. 17. By Into Mischief, the bay colt will make his first stakes attempt for Brad Cox and Shaun Bridgmohan retains the assignment. Lecomte runner-up Hog Creek Hustle has been pegged as the 8-1 third choice on the morning line and Florent Geroux sticks with the Vickie Foley-trained late runner.
"Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) runner-up Plus Que Parfait will try to improve upon a fifth in the Lecomte, and Julien Leparoux rides for Brendan Walsh. Limonite, unraced since rallying third in the Kentucky Jockey Club, will open his 2019 season for Steve Asmussen and adds a new jock in Brian Hernandez Jr.
"After being scratched from the Lecomte, Mr. Money will make his first start since finishing fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile. Regular rider Gabriel Saez has the call for Bret Calhoun. Country Houseinvades from South Florida for Bill Mott following a good-looking maiden triumph at Gulfstream Park, and Luis Saez will accompany the Lookin at Lucky colt.
"Multiple turf stakes victor Henley’s Joy is scheduled to make his first dirt start and other contestants include Lecomte third-placer Manny Wah and Frolic More, who exits a rallying second to Owendale."
Risen Star on TV
The Risen Star goes as Race 12 of 12 at New Orleans' Fair Grounds, with post time set for 7:02 p.m. ET. TVG will air the race, or you can live stream it through advanced deposit wagering services such as NYRABets.
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Also on the card
The Risen Star headlines "Louisiana Preview Day" at Fair Grounds, with the Louisiana Derby (G2) next on the docket there. That means a handful of undercard stakes that lead into larger races as well in their respective divisions. First post time is 1:30 p.m. ET.
Race 9: Mineshaft Handicap (G3)
Race 10: Fair Grounds Handicap (G3)
Race 11: Rachel Alexandra Stakes (G2)
Race 12: Risen Star Stakes (G2)