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 Paco Lopez celebrates aboard Jean Lafitte Stakes winner Bern Identity |
The $200,000 Jean Lafitte Stakes is a major local prep for the Delta Jackpot Stakes, the first Louisiana points-scoring race in the new Road to the Kentucky Derby system. A full field of 10 three-year-olds contested this 1 mile trip over the Vinton oval, with Sanford (G2) winner Bern Identity sent off as the 1-2 favorite off his third place finish in the Hopeful (G2). In to challenge him inclluded 7-2 second choice Show Some Magic, 5th in the Hopeful, and 10-1 Mylute, fifth in the Arlington Washington Futurity (G3).
 Bern Identity wins the Delta Jackpot |
17-1 Manewal and 23-1 Mr. Bandini's Band battled for the lead through fractions of 23.15 and 47.95 over the fast track while stalked by 11-1 fourth choice Ive Struck a Nerve. On the far turn Ive Struck a Nerve moved up to take the lead through 3/4 in 1:13.74. Bern Identity, 5th early, came out 4 wide and cruised to the lead easily, drawing away to win by 3 lengths over Mylute in 1:39.47. It was another 4 lengths back to Mr. Bandini's Band third.
Left: Bern Identity in the winner's circle. Trainer Kelly Breen said, "We have the big one in four more weeks. We'll come back for the Jackpot."
Right: Bern Identity in the post parade. Jockey Paco Lopez said, "I had a lot of horse." He improved his record to 3 wins, 1 second, and 1 third in 5 starts, earning $426,000 for owners George and Lori Hall.
Left: Second place finisher Mylute in the post parade. The 10-1 third choice raced 7th early under jockey Gerard Melancon, then rallied late to get second beaten 3 lengths. The Tom Amoss trainee improved his record to 1 win, 2 seconds, and 1 third in 5 starts, earning $89,095 for owner GoldMark Farm.
Right: Third place finisher Mr. Bandini's Band walks over before the race. the 23-1 shot contested the pace under jockey Kevin Smith, then tired late to finish third beaten 7 lengths. The Eric Nelson Jr. trainee improved his record to 1 wins, 3 seconds, and 1 third in 7 starts, earning $65,500 for owner William Gilmore.
 Madame Cactus wins the My Trusty Cat Stakes |
Left: Madame Cactus in the winner's circle. Jockey Richard Eramia said, "We had a perfect trip. In the stretch, I opened up a little bit and she finished very well. She's a very nice filly."
Right: Madame Cactus in the post parade. The Steve Asmussen trainee improved her record to 2 wins and 1 second in 3 starts, earning $132,200 for owners Mr. and Mrs. Marc Ferrell.
Left: Second place finisher Sittin At the Bar returns after the race. The 16-1 shot raced 5th early under jockey Rodolfo Guerra, then rallied to get second beaten 2 lengths. The Brett Brinkman trainee improved her record to 1 win and 1 second in 2 starts, earning $45,000 for owner Dale Ladner.
Right: Third place finisher Cayllano in the post parade. The 2-1 second choice stalked the pace in third under jockey Gerard Melancon, led briefly but tired late to finish third beaten 3 3/4 lengths. The Tom Amoss trainee improved his record to 2 win, 0 seconds, and 1 third in 4 starts, earning $75,401 for owner GoldMark Farm.
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