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Ease On Down The Road (To The Kentucky Derby)

Prior to 2013 the traditional qualifying factor for horses wanting to participate in the Kentucky Derby was total Graded Stakes purse earnings- the more money an eligible horse Won, the increased chance of entering the starting gate. But beginning in 2013 Churchill Downs refined the classic earnings method in favor of a points based system which revamped the traditional prep races. These prep races were officially … Continue reading Ease On Down The Road (To The Kentucky Derby)

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Fairgrounds Resumes Racing

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 … Continue reading Fairgrounds Resumes Racing

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Louisiana Derby Field

Only five horses that have participated in the Louisiana Derby have gone on to Win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. They are: BLACK GOLD (1924), GRINDSTONE (1996), FUNNY CIDE (2003), COUNTRY HOUSE (2019) and MANDALOUN (2021), albeit the last two by disqualification. BLACK GOLD and GRINDSTONE both Won the Louisiana Derby prior to their Victories in the Run For The Roses. This year’s competitive … Continue reading Louisiana Derby Field

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The Louisiana Derby

Fairgrounds‘ Road to the Kentucky Derby reaches its terminus on Saturday with the running of the 1 million dollar, Grade 2 Louisiana Derby. It is the signature race of the winter-spring meet at Fairgrounds on their final weekend. The 1 3/16-mile contest is an important prep for the May 4th Kentucky Derby, offering a total of 200 qualifying points, distributed to the top five finishers on … Continue reading The Louisiana Derby

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Who Wins The Risen Star

The competition for qualifying points for the 2024 Kentucky Derby heats up on Saturday with the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds. This is the first prep race offering 50 qualifying points to the Winner. That should be enough to secure a spot in the field of 20 for the May 4th Run For The Roses, but coming close can be rewarding as well … Continue reading Who Wins The Risen Star

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Risen Star Trends

The 2024 Risen Star has drawn a deep 12-horse field with local runners squaring off against out-of-state challengers. It’s shaping up as a challenging race to handicap but a fun Stakes to bet. Looking at the past 15 years of Risen Star results, you can glean some tips and trends to guide your handicapping: Pace Advantage Typical of most U.S. dirt racing, the Risen Star is … Continue reading Risen Star Trends

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The Risen Star

Saturday is the $400,000 dollar, Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds. It will be the first race of the season to offer the Winner 50 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. The contest will award a total of 105 points on a 50-25-15-10-5 scale. The race was first held in 1973 as the Louisiana Derby Trial Stakes. In 1989, it was renamed in honor of Louisiana-based … Continue reading The Risen Star

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Thanksgiving At Fairgrounds

Formally established in 1872, Fair Grounds Race Course is the 3rd-oldest racetrack in North America. Live racing at the historic New Orleans venue was conducted as early as 1852 when pre-Civil War Louisiana was considered the Southern center of competitive Thoroughbred Racing. The Fair Grounds was destroyed by fire on December 17th, 1993.  The blaze leveled the old grandstand, and all its surroundings.  Over a four-year period, the track’s … Continue reading Thanksgiving At Fairgrounds

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Who Wins The Louisiana Derby ?

Saturday’s Grade 2, $1 million dollar Louisiana Derby is the final official prep races at Fair Grounds on the 2023 road to the Kentucky Derby. The 1 3/16-mile race attracted a field of twelve 3-year-olds who will compete for the 100-40-30-20-10 points that go to the top five eligible finishers. Here is a look at the field. 1. SHOPPER’S REVENGE [ML 12-1] Trainer: Steve Asmussen. Jockey: … Continue reading Who Wins The Louisiana Derby ?

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Louisiana Derby; Let History Be Your Guide

The Road to the Kentucky Derby will take a big turn on Saturday with the running of the $1 million dollar, Grade 2 Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds. Two hundred Kentucky Derby qualification points are up for grabs in the 1 3/16-mile race, divided in 100-40-30-20-10 fashion among the first five finishers. The Winner is all but guaranteed a spot in the Derby starting gate, and the … Continue reading Louisiana Derby; Let History Be Your Guide

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