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Baton Rouge   • Greater N.O.    Bob Fortus' Fair Grounds
selections for Monday, March 8  Published: Monday, March 08,
2010, 7:00 AM  CHOICES: 1. Geniver. 2. Champ Laila. 3. Hollye
Lynne. FORTUS FORECAST: Geniver, a tough 9-year-old mare, takes
a reasonable drop to $12,500 claiming company after defeating
$17,500 runners. Champ Laila, who finished third at this level
in late December, might have benefited from the break. Hollye
Lynne will push the pace.  CHOICES: 1. Sweetest Rhythm. 2.
Weekend Pass. 3. Socket. FORTUS FORECAST: Sweetest Rhythm, who
finished a clear second against $15,000 non-winners-of-three a
month ago, faces $7,500 non-winners-of-three. Weekend Pass was
third in that race. Socket held on against $7,500 non-winners-
of-two a month ago.  CHOICES: 1. Sun Valley Storm. 2. Classic
Emily. 3. Betterthanfiction. FORTUS FORECAST: Sun Valley Storm
might improve with blinkers and a