Fair Grounds

Girvin Rolls on to Kentucky Derby With Win in G2 Louisiana Derby

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Much like five weeks ago in the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes, Brad Grady’s Joe Sharp-trained Girvin outclassed his rivals in the 104th Grade 2, $1,000,000 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby on […]

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Farrell Rolls in G2 Fair Grounds Oaks, Heads to Kentucky Oaks

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Coffeepot Stables’ homebred Farrell was pure class on Saturday afternoon at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, taking the Grade 2, $400,000 Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks for […] Read More

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Enterprising Wins Three-Horse Photo in G2 Muniz Memorial Handicap

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Maxis Stable’s Enterprising benefited from a ground-saving trip under Tyler Gaffalione to come out a neck ahead on the winning end of a three-horse photo in the […] Read More

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Honorable Duty Nails Breaking Lucky at Wire to Win G2 New Orleans Handicap

NEW ORLEANS, LA – In his third consecutive stakes event this season, DARRS, Inc.’s Brendan Walsh-trained Honorable Duty proved superior to his fellow handicap division members, winning the Grade 2, $400,000 New […] Read More

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BLINKERS OFF 226: Florida Derby and Louisiana Derby Previews, Dubai World Cup Recap and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview Kentucky Derby prep races, the G1 Florida Derby from Gulfstream Park and G2 Louisiana Derby from Fair Grounds, recap Arrogate’s epic performance in the $10 […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Louisiana Derby Preview: Girvin Takes on Familiar Foes

Brad Grady’s lightly-raced Girvin headlines next Saturday’s Grade 2, $1 million Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby, in which he will face off against eight other sophomores in the 1 1/8-mile event on […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Joe Sharp’s Girvin Takes G2 Risen Star, Earns 50 Points Towards Kentucky Derby

NEW ORLEANS (February 25, 2017) – Brad Grady’s Joe Sharp-trained Girvin was impressive with a sharp two-length victory in Saturday’s 45th running of the Grade 2, $400,000 Risen Star Stakes. Run over […] Read More

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Farrell Impressive in Gate-To-Wire G2 Rachel Alexandra Stakes Win

NEW ORLEANS (February 25, 2017) – Coffeepot Stables’ home-bred Wayne Catalano-trained Farrell showed her considerable class in Saturday’s 37th running of the Grade 2, $200,000 Rachel Alexandra Stakes. Over 1 1/16 […] Read More

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Honorable Duty Rallies to Win G3 Mineshaft Handicap

NEW ORLEANS (February 25, 2017) – DARRS, Inc.’s Brendan Walsh-trained Honorable Duty won his second stakes of the 2016-17 Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots season, taking the Grade 3, […] Read More

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Enterprising Runs Down Stablemate Oscar Nominated in G3 Fair Grounds Handicap

NEW ORLEANS (February 25, 2017) – Trainer Mike Maker entered four horses, ran three, and finished one-two in Saturday’s Grade 3, $125,000 Fair Grounds Handicap at Fair Grounds Race Course […] Read More