By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

The $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2), Fair Grounds, Race 14, 6:17 p.m. Central

(4)  Sierra Leone was beaten a nose in the Remsen at this mile and an eighth distance when his inexperience showed in just his second start. He rallied from last on a speed favoring track and took the lead in mid-stretch but did not pull away and finished second by a nose. Adds blinkers today and seems ready for a winning effort. (11) Track Phantom has already won twice over the track, including the Lecomte Stakes at a mile-and-a-sixteenth. A little more distance and added pressure on the front end may catch up with him here. (3) Honor Marie has not raced since an impressive win in the Kentucky Jockey Club. Seems set for a big effort in his 3-year-old debut. (7) Hall of Fame opened eyes with an impressive maiden win over the track. Betting strategy: 4 to win. Exacta and trifecta box: 3-4-7-11.