9th Race - Fair Grounds - Saturday, March 14th, 2009 STAKES. 1 1/16 Mile Dirt. Purse $600,000. Louisiana Derby (Grade 2). FOR THREE YEAR OLDS. (Foals of 2006) Early Bird Nomination Fee of $500 due by Saturday, November 29, 2008, which includes nominating fee for, Lecomte Stakes and Risen Star Stakes (Early Bird). Final nomination for Louisiana Derby closes Saturday, February 28, 2009, by subscription of $600 each. $2,400 to pass the entry box; $3,000 additional to start. Supplementary nominations of $15,000 will be accepted at time of entry exclusive of entry and start fees. The guaranteed purse will be divided as follows: 60% to first; 20% to second; 11% to third; 6% to fourth and 3% to fifth. Weight: Colts and Geldings, 122 lbs.; Fillies, 117 lbs. This race will be limited to 14 starters. Preference will be given in the following manner: first preference to graded or group winners in order (I,II,III), then highest career earnings (non-restricted), then total career earnings. Second choice high earners of a same owner entry receive no consideration over a single entry. THE OWNER OF THE WINNER TO RECEIVE A TROPHY. Closed Saturday, February 28, 2009, with 105 nominations. (04:45 PM) (10) PP Horse A/S M/E Wgt Jockey Trainer 1 Free Country 3 C L b 122 Desormeaux Kent J. McPeek Kenneth G. 2 Soul Warrior 3 C L b 122 Bridgmohan Shaun Asmussen Steven M. 3 Patena 3 C L 122 Albarado Robby Dutrow, Jr. Richard E. 4 Terrain 3 G L o 122 Leparoux Julien R. Stall, Jr. Albert M. 5 Flying Pegasus 3 C L 122 Velazquez John R. Nicks Ralph E. 6 Giant Oak 3 C L 122 Graham James Block Chris M. 7 Uno Mas 3 C L 122 Hernandez, Jr. Brian Joseph Asmussen Steven M. 8 Papa Clem 3 C L 122 Bejarano Rafael Stute Gary 9 Friesan Fire 3 C L 122 Saez Gabriel Jones J. Larry 10 Nowhere To Hide 3 C L 122 Lanerie Corey J. Zito Nicholas P. Data provided or compiled by Equibase Company, which includes data from The Jockey Club, generally is accurate but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received by others, mistakes in processing and other causes. Equibase Company and Bloodstock Research Information Services, Inc. and Thoroughbred Sports Network disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but would appreciate being called to their attention. [ FREE Sign-up ] [ Products & Prices ] [ Bookstore ] [ Track Info ] [ Library ] [ Tech Support ] [ F.A.Q. ] [ Member Services ] [ Contact Us ]