Delta Downs in Vinton, La., puts on its richest program of the meet Saturday with the running of the Louisiana Premier Night card. The program features six divisional stakes for Louisiana-breds and four additional rich starter offerings, with purses for the 12-race program topping $900,000. First post is 5:25 p.m. Central. The track was listed as fast for morning works Saturday. Below please find resources for the card from Daily Racing Form:
Entries for the program, plus selections for each race from Marcus Hersh and Byron King: https://www.drf.com/race-entries/track/DED/country/USA/date/02-09-2019
Trainer Chris Richard talks Underpressure in $150,000 Championship: https://www.drf.com/track-news/top-news/underpressure-ready-to-kick-off-2019-in-louisiana-premier-night-championship-457015
DRF Bets: www.drf.com/bets
Trainer Dallas Stewart explains why $100,000 Prince starter Classy John will always be a special horse: https://www.drf.com/track-news/top-news/classy-john-attempts-two-turns-in-prince-457028
Milestone Watch: Delta-based jockey Timothy Thornton enters the card with 1,994 career Thoroughbred wins in North America, according to a notice from Equibase. He is named on horses in all 12 races Saturday.
Trainer Bret Calhoun enters Saturday with 2,999 career Thoroughbred wins in North America, according to a notice from Equibase. He has two horses in at Delta Downs, and also has starters at Fair Grounds and Sam Houston.
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