Risen Star Stakes

Risen Star Stakes Division 2 Preview: Anneau d’Or Ships in Ready to Roll

The 50-point Kentucky Derby Prep Races continue one race later with the second division of the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2). This year’s race split into two divisions, making for […]

Handicapping

Racing Dudes 2020 Risen Star Wagering Guide and Picks Released

This 9-PAGE Inside Track to the Risen Star wagering guide gives you an inside look at all seven stakes races running at Fair Grounds Race Course on February 15, 2020, including […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Risen Star Stakes Division 1 Preview: Enforceable Looks for Two in a Row

The first 50-point Kentucky Derby Prep Race has arrived as the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2) kicks off the second round of points races that basically serve as “Win and […] Read More

Race Recaps

War of Will Continues to Impress in G2 Risen Star

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Gary Barber’s War of Will continued his impressive unbeaten streak on dirt surfaces after clearing away sharply in Saturday’s Grade 2, $400,000 Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 363: Risen Star Instant Reaction and Southwest Stakes Preview

The Racing Dudes recap Saturday’s day of racing, including War of Will winning the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds, then preview Monday’s Grade 3 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn […] Read More

Handicapping

Picks and Analysis for Risen Star Day at Fair Grounds

The Kentucky Derby Trail keeps rolling today at Fair Grounds with the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes. The winner of the race will earn 50 Kentucky Derby points, with the second-place finisher […] Read More

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2019 Risen Star Picks and Wagering Guide from Fair Grounds

The first 50-point Kentucky Derby Prep Race runs Saturday at Fair Grounds in the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes. You win, and you’re in the Kentucky Derby! A full field of 14 […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 362: Risen Star and El Camino Real Derby Previews and Kentucky Oaks Update

The Racing Dudes preview Saturday’s Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds, the first 50-point Kentucky Derby Prep Race of the year, then preview Saturday’s $100,000 El Camino Real […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Risen Star Stakes Preview: War of Will Takes on New Challengers

The first 50-point Kentucky Derby Prep Race has arrived, and as per recent tradition, the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes kicks off this series that basically serves as a “Win […] Read More

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2019 Risen Star Contenders and Wagering Guide Presale

The first 50-point Kentucky Derby prep race of 2019 is set for Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Fair Grounds. The G2 Risen Star Stakes is essentially a win and you’re […] Read More