Risen Star Stakes

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 […]

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 280: Kentucky Derby Prep Recaps, Rapid-Fire, and “What the Bleep”

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes recap last week’s Kentucky Derby prep races – the Grade 2, $400,000 Risen Star Stakes from Fair Grounds, and the Grade 3, $500,000 Southwest Stakes from […] Read More

News

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Upsets Along the Derby Trail

The Kentucky Derby was flipped upside down during the holiday weekend, with Oaklawn Park and Fair Grounds yielding wild results. Also, a potential superstar filly took her first steps towards […] Read More

Race Recaps

Bravazo Noses Out Victory In G2 Risen Star

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Calumet Farm’s homebred Bravazo spent almost the entire race within a foot of the leader before extending his nose in the final jumps to take Saturday’s Grade 2, $400,000 […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 278: Risen Star Stakes Preview, Fantasy League Update, and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview the season’s first 50-point Kentucky Derby prep race, the Grade 2, $400,000 Risen Star Stakes from Fair Grounds, give an update on the Racing Dudes […] Read More

Race Previews

Risen Star Stakes Preview: Instilled Regard Back in Louisiana

The Road to the 2018 Kentucky Derby continues Saturday with the Grade 2, $400,000 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds. As the stakes get higher, the fields get better, and that […] Read More

Handicapping

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week

1. Unified 2. Girvin 3. Farrell 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

Podcast

Blinkers Off 168: Fountain of Youth Preview, Rapid-Fire Selections and Rant of the Week

Blinkers Off has released a new episode! Blinkers Off provides weekly insights into the world of horse racing including race selections and previews, handicapping methods and exclusive stories. You can […] Read More