Sam HoustonFri, May 17, 2024

MUDDYS BLACK MAMBA (1) is a eight-start maiden who resumed from a lay-off last start and was beaten 2.25 lengths when seventh over 1f31yards at this track (Dirt). Improvement to come and this is her chance to break through. TELLER I DU (2) was in the money two starts back at Louisiana Downs then missed the frame but was not too far away last time over 1f31yards at this track (Dirt). Key runner who can get off the mark. KING VODKA (7) finished eighth over 1f31yards at this track when resuming last start after strong market support, beaten only 1.75 lengths. Fitter so expect a better run this time. TM LA PATRIOT LADY (4) resumes from a lay-off of four months. Could only manage to finish sixth at the latest run over 1f at Louisiana Downs (Dirt). Rates highly on best form and should be in the mix.