Louisiana Derby & Jeff Ruby Steaks: LIVE expert picks & analysis ahead of key Kentucky Derby prep races
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Join us as horse racing enthusiasts gear up for Saturday's crucial Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races. Tune-in for a live, in-depth discussion featuring our top analysts. Get the latest horse racing news and insights on the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds and the Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park.
Join Vance Hanson, Kellie Reilly, Jennifer Kelley, and Keeler Johnson as they dissect the entries, odds, and potential contenders. The team will provide expert horse racing news and analysis. Is morning line favorite John Hancock a sure bet? Detailed analysis of the field and potential upsets. Are their any dark horses lurking in the shadows and possibly Kentucky Derby contenders.
Our analysts' will provide top selections for both races, providing valuable insights for Saturday's betting, and even examining which horses could emerge as serious contenders for the 151st Kentucky Derby. This live discussion offers a comprehensive preview of the weekend's horse racing news, providing bettors with the information needed to make informed decisions.
Engage with the experts and share your own picks for a chance to contribute to the conversation and maximize your winnings. Stay updated on all horse racing news leading up to these important races and don't forget to join us for our LIVE blog tomorrow for even more!
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Louisiana Derby Day Schedule
| R1 | 1:00 PM | Crescent City Derby | 4:00 PM |
| R2 | 1:30 PM | Tom Benson Memorial S. | 4:32 PM |
| R3 | 2:00 PM | New Orleans S. (G2) | 5:04 PM |
| R4 | 2:30 PM | Muniz Memorial Classic S. (G2) | 5:36 PM |
| Crescent City Oaks | 3:00 PM | Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) | 6:08 PM |
| Coasta Rising S. | 3:30 PM | Louisiana Derby (G2) | 6:42 PM |
Jeff Ruby Steaks Day Schedule
| R1 | 12:45 PM | Latonia S. | 3:43 PM |
| R2 | 1:13 PM | Rushaway S. | 4:13 PM |
| R3 | 1:43 PM | Animal Kingdom S. | 5:13 PM |
| R4 | 2:13 PM | Kentucky Cup Classic (G3) | 5:43 PM |
| R5 | 2:43 PM | Bournette Oaks | 5:43 PM |
| R6 | 3:13 PM | Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) | 6:25 PM |
Kingsbarns winning the Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds (Photo by Hodges Photography/Jamie Newell)
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Vance Hanson has been a contributing writer and editor for BRISnet.com, TwinSpires.com and KentuckyDerby.com since 2008. Prior to joining the Churchill Downs Inc. family, he served as a publicity assistant at Canterbury Park and as a handicapper/writer for Daily Racing Form.
Kellie Reilly is a journalist and turf writer specializing in international horse racing, an expert in pedigree, and more as a life-long avid horse racing enthusiast.
Jennifer Kelly is a horse racing historian, writer, and author of Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown and The Foxes of Belair: Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown. When she's not writing about racing's past, she's watching and wagering on racing's present, eagerly awaiting our next Triple Crown winner.
J. Keeler Johnson (also known as “Keelerman”) is a writer, blogger, videographer, handicapper, and all-around horse racing enthusiast who was drawn to the sport by Curlin's quest to become North America's richest racehorse.
Join us tomorrow for our LIVE blog covering the Louisiana Derby, Jeff Ruby Steaks, and more Saturday horse racing at Turfway Park and Fair Grounds. Travel with TwinSpires for your all access pass on the Road to the Kentucky Derby for the first 100 point races ahead of the 151st Kentucky Derby.
We'll have up to date horse racing news, picks, entries, post times, analysis, and more. Don't forget to tune in tomorrow at 2:30 PM EST.
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