Louisiana Derby

FG, Louisiana Connections Plentiful on Oaks, Derby Cards

NEW ORLEANS, La (April 30, 2009) - Led by Grade II Louisiana Derby winner Friesan Fire, three horses who raced at Fair Grounds last winter were entered Wednesday for Kentucky Derb

Louisiana Derby 2-3 Finishers In Action Saturday

It's now T-minus three weeks to Kentucky Derby Day.

Friesan Fire dominates

During an interview following Friesan Fire's dominant win in the Louisiana Derby, a member of the media asked Cindy Jones, the wife and assistant of trainer of record Larry Jones, when she knew the

Happy Louisiana Derby Day!

Happy Louisiana Derby Day! First, a weather update. Here at my Broadmoor apartment, a few miles from Fair Grounds, it is overcast and the thermometer on my porch says it's 73-degrees.

Seven Graded Stakes Winners Top La. Derby Early-Bird Nominees

NEW ORLEANS, La. (December 18, 2008) -Seven graded stakes winners, including Grade I winner Square Eddie, lead the list of 93 early-bird nominations to the $600,000 Grade II Loui

Fair Grounds Continues Growth as Meet Opens Friday

NEW ORLEANS, La (November 12, 2008) - Fair Grounds continues its increasingly exciting growth pattern when the 137th live Thoroughbred race meeting at the nation's third-oldest track

Fair Grounds Announces 2008-09 Stakes Schedule

NEW ORLEANS, La (September 24, 2008) - Major event days are once again the highlight of Fair Grounds' 2008-09 stakes schedule announced Wednesday.

Fair Grounds Ties Plentiful At Kentucky Derby

NEW ORLEANS, La. (April 30, 2008) - Led by Louisiana Derby winner Pyro, seven horses who raced at Fair Grounds this winter were entered for Saturday's 134th Kentucky Derby Pr

Fair Grounds Concludes 136th Season

NEW ORLEANS, La (March 23, 2008) - The final race of Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots' 136th season was run Sunday, but the meet's legacy may not be determined until later this ye