Risen Star

BLINKERS OFF 221: Risen Star and Rachel Alexandra Previews and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview Kentucky Derby prep race, the G2 Risen Star Stakes and Kentucky Oaks prep race, the Rachel Alexandra Stakes from Fair Grounds and give rapid-fire selections […]

Kentucky Derby

Risen Star Stakes Preview: Mo Town Makes 3-Year-Old Debut

The Grade 2 $400,000 Risen Star Stakes features a clash between a formidable Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots-based home team and a pair of potent stakes-winning invaders from each side […] Read More

News

Exaggerator Can Make History in the Belmont Stakes

This year there won’t be a Triple Crown bid at Belmont Park. That statement tends to sour the mood of the Belmont Stakes. After all we have become spoiled as the last […] Read More

News

Gun Runner Dominates G2 Louisiana Derby, Kentucky Derby Awaits

NEW ORLEANS (March 26, 2016) – Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm’s Steve Asmussen-trained Gun Runner proved his victory five weeks ago in the Grade II $400,000 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds […] Read More

Track Reports

Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Asmussen Looking for Progress from Gun Runner in Louisiana Derby

ASMUSSEN LOOKING FOR PROGRESS FROM GUN RUNNER Trainer Steve Asmussen is in the enviable position of having a talented sophomore colt with feasibly enough Kentucky Derby qualification points to make […] Read More

Handicapping

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week

1. Gun Runner 2. Chocolate Ride https://youtu.be/ylfcbCyLQ38 3. Cinco Charlie https://youtu.be/rXBVWhbuCuc Read More

News

Asmussen’s Gun Runner Wins G2 Risen Star Stakes, G1 Louisiana Derby Up Next

NEW ORLEANS (February 20, 2016) – Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm’s Steve Asmussen-trained Gun Runner hit his mark in his sophomore debut, winning the Grade II $400,000 Veterans Ford […] Read More

Track Reports

Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Shotgun Kowboy Makes Season Debut in Duncan F. Kenner Stakes

GAYLE BENSON REVELS IN HER RISING STARS The National Football League’s season may be over, but that does not mean the Benson family of New Orleans Saints ownership are done […] Read More

Track Reports

Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Mo Tom, Airoforce Lead Risen Star Field

G M B Racing’s Mo Tom has a full plate on Saturday afternoon. The Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots-based charge will attempt to refute his detractors, exact some revenge […] Read More

SimplePlays™

Racing Dudes Weekend Preview and SimplePlays™

Let’s try this again. Last weekend was a bit of a wash because of the weather. But now with the Southwest Stakes being rescheduled to this Sunday, this weekend looks […] Read More