Optix Eyes Noble Indy as Who To Bet in the Louisiana Derby
by JOHN DOYLE The race goes through #2 NOBLE INDY (7/2 – KEY). I expected him on the lead last time, and believe Racing Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez made a rare tactical error […]
Louisiana Derby
Magnum Moon Another Assault on Apollo Curse
No Kentucky Derby (G1) winner has been unraced as a two-year-old since Apollo in 1882, but 136 years of the so-called Apollo Curse could receive a stern test this year as both Justify and Magnum […]
My Boy Jack, Risen Star top three face off in Louisiana Derby
An exciting edition of the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2) is set for Saturday at Fair Grounds with a field of 10, including Southwest Stakes (G3) romper My Boy Jack and the top three finishers […]
Kentucky Derby & Oaks Contender Checks Ahead of 2018 Championship Series
It’s a big weekend on the Triple Crown trail, as the Kentucky Derby Championship Series begins with the Risen Star Stakes on Saturday at Fair Grounds, and the Kentucky Derby prep series concludes with the […]
Fair Grounds, New Orleans, & the Horse Racing Foodie
by MICHAEL BEYCHOK There has been some chatter lately on the social media channels from friends about where to eat and drink in New Orleans, so—as one does on Twitter.com—I’m inserting my opinion into the […]
Fair Grounds 2017-18 season ready to break from the gate
Thanksgiving is just over a week away, and in the racing world that means the Thoroughbreds will soon break from the gate at Fair Grounds in New Orleans for its 2017-18 season. As has been […]
Louisiana Derby highlights 2017-18 Fair Grounds stakes schedule
Fair Grounds will host 57 stakes worth more than $6.69 million during the track’s 2017-18 meet, it was announced Thursday. The New Orleans venue kicks off its 146th season of Thoroughbred racing on Saturday, November […]
Girvin proves best again in TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby
Owner Brad Grady and trainer Joe Sharp this week entered a rabbit to help aid their stable star Girvin’s chances in Saturday’s $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds. That rabbit, Hotfoot, set […]
Kentucky Derby Report March 29: Three longshots qualify as final round of preps get underway
Crunch time is upon us for the May 6 Kentucky Derby with top contenders competing in six major prep races over the next three weekends. Three berths in the expected 20-horse field were awarded last […]
Surprises over, Girvin now wears the target in TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby
Girvin has turned in two mildly surprising victories at Fair Grounds this winter, but won’t be catching anyone off guard if he manages a third in Saturday’s $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2). The annual […]