Picks made today for fast track and on turf.

Race 1

8: Herd Immunity: Should get the stalking trip from the outside under Graham here for the win.

1: High Cruise: The obvious speed in here who has been freshened a bit and should be on lead.

Race 2

2: Salsalita Verde: Drops down here after a couple of ok runs against tougher; good price today.

1: Lily’s Creed: Another who drops down after going two turns at Delta; should be tough.

Race 3

4: Gtuone Buck: Moves into a new barn; gets top rider; should get a good trip behind speed.

5: Couyouns Cause: Is the one they will have to catch as jockey likes to go to front.

Race 4

3: Power Alley: Had a race here in January and ran evenly; Graham rides back; should improve.

5: Rate Confirmation: Barn is heating up and ran OK at this class level two weeks ago.

Race 5

5: Miltontown: Seems to be rounding into form now in third race off extended layoff today.

1: Blushinstreetdevil: May find himself on the lead here in a race without too much pace.

Race 6

3: Cincy’s Anna: First-timer without too much to beat here and momma won first out sprinting.

7: Cinco de Cuatro: Ran a big one in debut effort; regressed a bit in 2nd start; ready now.

Race 7

5: Pipes and Drums: Always runs his race and fits in here; regular rider Fusilier rides.

3: Mailman Money: The one to beat off two good efforts against better competition.

Race 8

2: Strawberry Sundae: Worked well for first start in new barn then had a rough trip early.

7: Glamorous Star: Good first effort and a strong closing kick gives this one a long shot look.

Race 9

5: Savage Darling: Into the Amoss barn for this and goes back to sprinting with good works.

1: Gracie Diamond: Tries one turn race here so may not show as much speed but is fit and ready.

Around the Track

The entries are out for a wild 30-race weekend of racing highlighted by the Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby, where a field of 12 will line up to run for a $1 million at a distance of 13⁄16 mile. Brad Cox has three entered with the favorite Instant Coffee, Tapit’s Conquest and Jaces Road. In the co-featured Fair Grounds Oaks Hoosier Philly makes her comeback after a third-place finish in the Silverbulletday and looks to rebound on her way to the Kentucky Oaks.

Best Bet

Our Best Bet will be in Race 2 — No. 2 Salsalita Verde, who has shown signs of having some talent and gets easiest competition today to prove it. Good luck and may they all come home safely.