Fair Grounds
Hersh: Fair Grounds horses to watch for week of Dec. 14
Stallion Heiress
Trainer: Mike Stidham
Last Race: Dec. 8, 7th
Finish: First by 4
Beyer: 76
Forced to lead from rail draw in debut, took pressure, drew clear, and geared down late after putting everything away in a turf sprint. Galloped out strongly and should go two turns – hopefully next time at palatable odds on class rise.
Just Kissing Buck
Trainer: Eduardo Ramirez
Last race: Dec. 10, 12th
Finish: 3rd by 3 3/4
Beyer: 72
Easily the best finish of any pace player in the Louisiana Champs Day Sprint anywhere, and the six-furlong distance farther than he prefers. Shorter trip could come next time at Fair Grounds or Delta Downs, and the deflated Beyer could enhance price.