Live horse racing resumes at the Fairgrounds on Friday, November 22nd.

The 2024-25 season represents the 153rd edition of racing at the legendary facility.

The historic track located in New Orleans’ Mid-City neighborhood of Bayou St John will continue its celebrated traditions which attract large, festive crowds, including the 100th running of the Thanksgiving Classic on November 28th.

The meet will encompass 76 race days through March 23rd and will offer racing fans and handicappers some of the best racing and wagering to be found anywhere during the winter season.

The Fairgrounds meet will be highlighted by 63 Stakes races worth a total of $8.875 million dollars headlined by some of the most important races on The Road to the Kentucky Derby.

The Fair Grounds Stakes program for next year’s crop of 3-year-olds will garner a lot of interest in the meet- as it always does.

It begins with the $100,000 dollar Gun Runner Stakes on December 21st and continues on with the $250,000, Grade 3 Lecomte Stakes January 18th, the $500,000, Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes February 15th, and the $1 million dollar, Grade 2 Louisiana Derby on March 22nd.

Fair Grounds purses are up this season and high-quality racing on a day-in and day-out basis is guaranteed throughout the meet.

The jockeys room is loaded with A-list riders from around the country and plenty of good horses are on the grounds representing many prominent trainers.

Horse racing Cajun style. Enjoy.