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Estonia Rules 2YO Filly Feature

Submitted by jimm on December 1, 2012 - 4:39pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

NEW ORLEANS (Saturday, December 1, 2012) – Stoneway Farms’ Estonia,unhurried early, swung outside the leaders to launch a bid when set down for the drive, gained t

Pants On Fire, 'Macho Man' Kentucky Derby-Bound

Submitted by jimm on March 27, 2011 - 4:12pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

For want of a shoe, the race might have been lost, or at least that’s the way Kathy Ritvo, trainer of Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and Dream Team One Racing’s Mucho Macho Man

Louisiana Derby Contender Machen Breezes in :48 with Prado Aboard

Submitted by jimm on March 21, 2011 - 10:57am
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

Jockey Edgar Prado, who rode Lael Stable’s legendary Barbaro to victory in the 2006 Kentucky Derby and was named North America’s Eclipse A

Mucho Macho Man Tops Field of 13 for Saturday's $1 Million Louisiana Derby

Submitted by jimm on March 20, 2011 - 1:39pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and Dream Team One Racing Stable’s Mucho Macho Man, hero of Fair Grounds’ Grade II Risen Star Stakes in his last start Feb.

Wilkinson, Machen On Track for Louisiana Derby

Submitted by jimm on March 4, 2011 - 4:02pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

During training hours Friday morning at Fair Grounds, conditioner Neil Howard reported all systems still “on go” for appearances by the talented sophomore duo of Gaillardia Racing’

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

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.

Wilkinson Possible for Risen Star Stakes

Submitted by jimm on February 7, 2011 - 3:10pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

Trainer Neil Howard, in the midst of a banner winter season at Fair Grounds where he is batting over .300 in trips to the winner’s circle from a modest number of starters, updated

Monday Notes: What's In a Name for Machen?

Submitted by jimm on January 31, 2011 - 1:41pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

Trainer Neil Howard reported all was well with Courtlandt Farm’s Machen Monday morning, one day after his latest promising 3-year-old tallied by five lengths in Su