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Monday Notes: Jacinto Back in Action

Submitted by jimm on February 28, 2011 - 3:41pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

Jockey John Jacinto, sidelined by a broken wrist suffered during training hours at Fair Grounds on Dec. 2, visited the winner’s circle for the first time since his injury on Feb.

Sunday Notes: McPeek Says Kathmanblu, Rogue Romance Returning for March 26 Stakes

Submitted by jimm on February 27, 2011 - 3:24pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

Trainer Ken McPeek, who saddled Five D Thoroughbreds and Wind River Stables’ Kathmanblu to win Fair Grounds’ Grade III Rachel Alexandra Stakes Feb

Mena Four Wins Shy of 1,000 Entering Friday

Submitted by jimm on February 25, 2011 - 2:12pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

After riding five winners on Monday, jockey Miguel Mena remained four wins shy of the 1,000-career win milestone entering Friday’s racing program.

Monday Notes: McPeek Pondering Another FG Invasion

Submitted by jimm on February 21, 2011 - 2:46pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

Trainer Kenny McPeek pulled off another successful New Orleans invasion during last Saturday’s Louisiana Derby Preview Day, winning the Grade III Rachel

Sunday Notes: Mucho Macho Man in Fine Fettle

Submitted by jimm on February 20, 2011 - 3:38pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

Trainer Kathy Ritvo was ebullient during training hours Sunday morning at Fair Grounds, and with good reason.

Telling Traveling Friday for Saturday's Grade III Fair Grounds Handicap

Submitted by jimm on February 18, 2011 - 5:17pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

Alex and JoAnn Lieblong’s Telling, winner of Saratoga’s Grade I Sword Dancer Invitational the last two summers, was traveling Friday when Metzi Hobby

Thursday Notes: Mucho Macho Man Relaxing in Big Easy Leading Up to Saturday's Grade II Risen Star Stakes

Submitted by jimm on February 17, 2011 - 4:45pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

Trainer Kathy Ritvo was all smiles Thursday while being chauffeured around the Fair Grounds backstretch in a golf cart shortly after her Risen Star runner

Wednesday Notes: Campbell's Super Derby Was Mmm Mmm Good

Submitted by jimm on February 16, 2011 - 3:55pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

It’s amazing what a Super Derby victory can do, especially if you are Fair Grounds-based jockey Jesse Campbell and you’re going to get to ride Adele Dilschneider’s

Multiple Gr. I Winner Telling Coming for Saturday's Grade III Fair Grounds Handicap

Submitted by brian.kohn on February 13, 2011 - 6:28pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

Friday Notes: 'Bet or No Bet' Game Luring New Fans

Submitted by jimm on February 11, 2011 - 5:24pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

It’s only a week away! The third of four Starlight Racing programs to be offered at Fair Grounds this winter is happening Feb.