Stogie's Horse Racing Picks for Friday, Nov. 22, 2024

Fair Grounds Race 5 Joseph R. Peluso Stakes

7 Voila Magic was an impressive debut winner for trainer Steve Asmussen. Colt won by nearly 6-lengths while sprinting on the main track at Keeneland. This youngster was fast early and fast late, clocking in with a 90 dirt Bris number. He sports a recent bullet and gets first-time juice today. Top Pick
5 Hay Jude was another who looked sharp on debut, winning by 8 lengths at Delta Downs. He bested a large field of 10 that day and shows a 1/25 5-furlong recent bullet. Win Contender
1 Tdz Hint of Power is unbeaten in 2 Lifetime starts by a combined 15 lengths. Colt won both races in front-running fashion. He likely will see some early pressure today, we’ll see how he reacts. Major Player

2 Manama Gold is a Group 3 winner overseas but has yet to get on track here in the States. Filly has stumbled at the start in all three North American starts. Gal has switched barns and now run for Cherie DeVaux, who hits at 26% winners with newbies to her barn. DeVaux has had 2 months to figure this Filly out. She adds lasix today. Even if this daughter of Star Guitar has a bad break again, I still believe her class will prevail. Top Pick
8 Freeburn is 3-time winner with two placings in 5 starts here at the Fair Grounds. Filly hasn’t seen race day in over 6 months but has a strong work tab coming into this Stakes for Louisiana Breds. Win Contender
6 Six String has won 3 of her last 4 races and has defeated a few that are entered today. She’s the controlling speed but might be pressured early. She has the potential to wire this field if no one goes with her early. Major Threat

3 Cable Ready is an intriguing Longshot. He has bit of back class and goes turf to dirt. He has win on the dirt and a good second on a wet track. There’s rain in the forecast today, so I like this guys chances on an off track. Live Longshot
7 Mighty Atlas has been to the winners circle 4 times in 9 starts at the Big A. Gelding exits from a victory at this level in the mud last out. Win Contender
2 Bourbon Chase always runs a decent race but seldom wins. Use Underneath

3 Nene Diamond is a lightly raced son of Stanford who already has wins on both turf and the main track. Filly is a nose away from being unbeaten in three starts. The 6-1 morning line would be a gift come post time. Top Pick
2 Wishtheyallcouldbe does her best running right here at Del Mar. she’s a 4-time winner over this main track and enters here riding a two race win streak. Win Contender
6 Andiamo Regazza goes turf to dirt for trainer Peter Miller, who hits at 19% winners off that angle. Don’t Ignore