Risen Star Stakes Expert Horse Racing Picks and Analysis for Saturday 2/17/24

FanDuel TV racing analyst Christina Blacker breaks down the Risen Star Stakes at the Fair Grounds on Saturday, February 17th.

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As always, check the program for scratches and changes, monitor the weather and keep an eye on the track conditions.

We also reference Equibase Speed Figure when needed for selected races in order to inform how fast a horse has been running in each of its races after adjusting for track, distance, and conditions.

Risen Star Stakes Odds

Risen Star Stakes Picks to Monitor

Honor Marie

Morning Line Odds: 6/1

Honor Marie is improving quickly under trainer Whit Beckman. Honor Marie has earned two wins in three starts with a top Equibase Speed Score of 98 -- which came in the most recent race in November.

Sierra Leone

Morning Line Odds: 4/1

Expectations for Sierra Leone couldn't be much higher. Though coming off a 2nd-place showing last time out after a win in November, that runner-up result was good for a 99 Equibase Speed Score.

Hall of Fame

Morning Line Odds: 6/1

Hall of Fame, trained by Steve Asmussen, flashed potential with a win last time out over 1 1/16 miles on the dirt with a 97 Speed Score and is a top contender for the Risen Star Stakes.

Track Phantom

Morning Line Odds: 7/2

Track Phantom sets up as a deserving favorite after winning both prep races for the Risen Star Stakes with Speed Scores of 94, 100, and 93 over three starts leading in. Track Phantom trails only Fierceness in Kentucky Derby qualifying points.

Risen Star Stakes Analysis

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