Submitted by jimm on September 13, 2010 - 7:00pm
American Quarter Horse Association
The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce the formation of a new program to promote and educate the public about American Quarter Horse racing at racetracks in North America.
Submitted by jimm on September 1, 2010 - 12:59pm
On September 17, from 5-9 p.m., Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will present Fiesta Hispana, a new festival celebrating Latin Heritage on the week of Mexico’s bicentennial, as well as t
Submitted by jimm on August 13, 2010 - 3:24pm
Randy Romero, who still holds the Fair Grounds single-season win record with 181 in 1983-84, was inducted into the National Racing Hall of Fame in a ceremony held Friday in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Submitted by jimm on August 12, 2010 - 4:39pm
For most of Fair Grounds’ modern history, New Orleans racing fans had to wait eight months between Thoroughbred seasons to get a live racing fix.
Submitted by jimm on August 10, 2010 - 12:46pm
The Louisiana Derby will be worth $1 million when it is run at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots for the 98th time on March 26, 2011.
Submitted by jimm on July 12, 2010 - 1:51pm
Pedro Zavala has been named as the new track superintendent at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Submitted by jimm on June 30, 2010 - 11:04am
Through the first half of 2010, horses that raced or trained at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots last season have gone on to win 15 graded stakes races at other tracks.
Submitted by jimm on June 11, 2010 - 10:11am
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots and Dorignac’s Food Center present Tastings at the Track, a series of Wednesday night wine tastings showcasing 25 top wines for $25 per person.
Submitted by jimm on May 20, 2010 - 5:08pm
The fastest horses in the world will meet in New Orleans for the first time when Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots hosts the Bank of America Challenge Championships with four Grade I race
Submitted by jimm on May 13, 2010 - 3:53pm
The Triple Crown quest of Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver and Louisiana-born jockey Calvin Borel in the Preakness Stakes will be front and center Saturday at Fair Grounds Race Cours