The field for this weekend's Louisiana Derby (gr. II) is similar to the recently concluded Florida Derby (gr. I) in one important way: Both major Kentucky Derby preps drew full fields of promising but unproven 3-year-olds.
The $750,000 Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds on Saturday, March 27, has drawn a field of 13, headed by Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) winner Discreetly Mine.
Jim Tafel's 3-year-old Fast Alex may have put himself in the picture for the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) with a solid victory in an allowance race at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots March 1.
| Trainer | Steven M. Asmussen |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Shaun Bridgmohan |
| Owner | Darren Fleming |
| Breeder | William Marquard & MAZ |
| Island Soul View Five-Cross Pedigree | Perfect Soul (IRE) | Sadler's Wells |
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| Copper Belle | Carson City | |
| Copper Play |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2008 Hip 4348 |
Yearling | Bob Baker | Darby Dan Farm, agent | $40,000 |
| OBSMAR2009 Hip 109 |
Two-year-old | Stonestreet Stables | Kirkwood Stables, agent | $230,000 |
| Upstart |
| California Chrome |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| Texas Red |
| Bodemeister |
| International Star |
| Far Right |
| Buddy's Saint |
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