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Fair Grounds Cancels Thursday Program

Tags: Austin Miller, canceled, Fair Grounds, Jason Boulet, Track News by grahamr | December 11, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La. (December 11, 2008) - Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has canceled its live racing program Thursday because of winter weather and track conditions.

More Than Racing on Louisiana Derby Preview Weekend

Tags: Cajun Racing, Ed McNamara, Family Day, Louisiana Preview Day, Mardi Gras, Track News by grahamr | January 30, 2009
NEW ORLEANS, La. (January 30, 2009) - Fans at Fair Grounds for Louisiana Derby Preview Day next Saturday, and the following afternoon, can enjoy more than just great Thoroughbred

$13,800 to be Given Away for Anniversary Weekend, Nov. 13-15

Tags: Anniversary, Austin Miller, slots, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | November 10, 2009
Win a share of $13,800 in cash prizes to be given away this weekend as part of the First Anniversary of the Slots facility and the 138th anniversary of Thoroughbred racing at Fair Grounds Race Course

Fair Grounds Resident Rachel Alexandra Up for Horse of the Year Monday

Tags: Rachel Alexandra, Scott Blasi, Steve Asmussen, Stonestreet Stables, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | January 17, 2010
Superstar filly Rachel Alexandra, undefeated in eight starts as a 3-year-old including an unforgettable win in the Grade II Fair Grounds Oaks, could be named Horse of the Year at the annual Ecl

Three Stakes Reduced By $100k Each

Tags: Eric Halstrom, Fair Grounds Oaks, Mervin H. Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap, Mineshaft Handicap, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | March 08, 2010
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will reduce the purses of three stakes races still to be run this season—the Grade II Fair Grounds Oaks, the Grade II Mervin H. Muniz Jr.

Jason Boulet Named Racing Secretary At Fair Grounds

Tags: Fair Grounds, Jason Boulet, racing secretary, Track News by Anonymous | July 23, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La (July 23, 2008) - Louisiana native Jason Boulet has been named racing secretary at Fair Grounds, track president Randy Soth announced Wednesday.

CDI, LAHBPA Reach ADW Agreement at Fair Grounds

Tags: ADW, Austin Miller, Churchill Downs Incorporated, Louisiana HBPA, Track News, TwinSpires by Anonymous | November 12, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky (November 12, 2008) - Officials of Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) ("CDI") and representatives of the Louisiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Asso

Friesan Fire Crowned Fair Grounds Horse of the Meeting

Tags: Diamond Tycoon, Friesan Fire, Macho Again, Milwaukee Miracle, Rachel Alexandra, Rockhurst, Sok Sok, Star Guitar, Tizaqueena, Track News by grahamr | March 30, 2009
NEW ORLEANS, LA (March 30, 2009) - Vinery Stable and Fox Hill Farm's Friesan Fire, who captured the Grade II Louisiana Derby by the largest margin in 46 years, was an overwhelming choice as Fai

Neighborhood Appreciation Day Jan. 17

Tags: Austin Miller, Neighborhood Appreciation Day, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | January 04, 2010
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will show its love for the surrounding Gentilly, Bayou St. John and Mid-City areas with a family-friendly Neighborhood Appreciation Day during the races on Jan.

Starlight Racing Returns February 19 With Bucktown Allstars

Tags: Austin Miller, Bucktown Allstars, Drago's Seafood Restaurant, Messina's Catering, Miller Lite, Starlight Racing, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | February 10, 2010
Following a successful January debut that packed the Miller Beer Garden chalet with young professionals seeking drink specials and charbroiled oysters, Starlight Racing returns to Fair Groun

Tastings at the Track are Back!

Tags: Dorignac's, Tastings at the Track, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | June 11, 2010
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.

Fair Grounds Concludes Inaugural Quarter Horse Meet

Tags: Fair Grounds, Janet Van Bebber, Juan Vasquez, Quarter Horse, Snowy Alibi, Track News, Vieux Carre Stakes by Anonymous | August 24, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La (August 24, 2008) - The inaugural Quarter Horse meet at Fair Grounds concluded Sunday, leaving both track officials and horsemen pleased.

Later Start on Fridays Among FG March Post Time Changes

Tags: Austin Miller, Fair Grounds, Fridays, post time, Track News by grahamr | February 13, 2009
NEW ORLEANS, La. (February 13, 2009) - For the first time in nearly 20 years, Fair Grounds will offer a mid-afternoon first post time on Fridays, the track announced Friday.

Davidowitz Handicapping Seminar, Book Signing Dec. 19

Tags: Steve Davidowitz, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | November 29, 2009
Steve Davidowitz, author of the seminal handicapping guide Betting Thoroughbreds, will be at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots on Dec.

Fair Grounds Donates Saints Tickets to Young Cancer Patient

Tags: Austin Miller, Drew Brees, Greg Bensel, McKenzie Meaux, Mickey Loomis, New Orleans Saints, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | January 21, 2010
A nine-year-old Drew Brees fan staying at New Orleans’ Patrick F.

Zardana Named Horse of the Meet; Bridgmohan, Asmussen, Heiligbrodt Win Titles

Tags: Track News by Jim Mulvihill | March 28, 2010
Arnold Zetcher’s Zardana, the 6-year-old mare who shipped in to defeat reigning Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra in the $200,000 New Orleans Ladies, was named Horse of the Meet at Fair Grou

Kentucky Derby To Be Shown On Jazz Fest Big Screen

Tags: Fair Grounds, Jazz Fest, Jimmy Buffett, Kentucky Derby, Pyro, Recapturetheglory, Track News, Z Fortune by Anonymous | May 01, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La. (May 1, 2008) - The largest crowd to watch the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum!

Fair Grounds Unveils Grand Opening Original Painting

Tags: Fair Grounds, Grand Opening, Original Painting, Thomas, Track News by grahamr | November 14, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La (November 14, 2008) - Thomas "Tuna" Seither is known in New Orleans for his colorful posters for such prestigious sporting events as the Crescent City Classi

Mulvihill Named Communications and Pari-mutuel Marketing Manager

Tags: Fair Grounds, Jim Mulvihill, Track News by Mark Conner | October 27, 2009
Jim Mulvihill, a New Orleans native, has been named Communications and Pari-mutuel Marketing Manager at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

Starlight Racing Kicks Off Friday with The Wise Guys, Drago's and More

Tags: Austin Miller, Drago's, Messina's, Miller Beer, The Wise Guys, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | January 08, 2010
Starlight Racing—a new upscale night racing experience with specialty drinks in the trackside Miller Beer Garden chalet, live music by The Wise Guys, world famous charbroiled oy

Saints Fans Register a Saintly Thoroughbred Filly

Tags: Fleur de Leestown, Richard R. Belgard Sr. and Beverly Belgard, Track News by The Jockey Club | February 26, 2010
Just weeks after the New Orleans Saints’ Super Bowl triumph, a couple from Pineville, La., registered a Louisiana-bred filly with The Jockey Club and named her Fleur de Leestown, which rec

Zavala Named New Track Superintendent

Tags: Eric Halstrom, Pedro Zavala, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | July 12, 2010
Pedro Zavala has been named as the new track superintendent at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

Louisiana Derby Day Fans Invited to 'Go Red'

Tags: American Heart Association, Go Red at the Derby,, Track News by grahamr | March 01, 2009
NEW ORLEANS, La (March 1, 2009) - What is likely to be the largest crowd of Fair Grounds' 137th season figures to have a red tint to it.

March 13 Race Named "New Orleans Ladies"

Tags: Eric Halstrom, New Orleans Ladies, Rachel Alexandra, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | December 08, 2009
A $200,000 stakes race for fillies and mares at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots on March 13 has been named the New Orleans Ladies, the track announced today.

Super Bowl Sunday First Post Moved Up to 11:30 am

Tags: New Orleans Saints, Super Bowl, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | January 26, 2010
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has moved up first post for Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7, to 11:30 a.m. CST. The nine-race program will end by 3:30 p.m.

Tim Bryant Named FG President; Miller Heading to Calder

Tags: Track News by Churchill Downs Incorporated | April 20, 2010
Churchill Downs Incorporated, (NASDAQ: CHDN) (“CDI”) today announced the hiring of Timothy (“Tim”) W.

Fair Grounds Re-Launches Web Site

Tags: Fair Grounds, horse racing, Randy Soth, slots, Track News, video poker by Anonymous | June 04, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La. (June 4, 2008) - Fair Grounds' official Web site was re-launched Wednesday.

Fair Grounds Names Jabelmann Track Superintendent

Tags: Brian Jabelmann, Track News by grahamr | December 29, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La. (December 29, 2008) - Brian Jabelmann, a 29-year veteran of racing surfaces who has served as track superintendent at Louisiana Downs the last two seasons, has been named

NOLA Woman Wins Big in "Ride Into Summer" Giveaway

Tags: giveaway, slots, Toyota Yaris, Track News by Anonymous | July 08, 2009
Geraldine Epps of New Orleans was the lucky winner in the second of two drawings for a 2009 Toyota Yaris as part of the $65,000 Ride into Summer Car Giveaway promotion at Fair Grounds Race Course

Saturday is Road to the Derby Kickoff Day!

Tags: Track News by Jim Mulvihill | January 21, 2010
Here's a summary of everything you need to know about Saturday’s big day at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. What the heck is going on Saturday?

Fair Grounds Fun Day Coming March 20

Tags: Fair Grounds Fun Day, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | March 03, 2010
Back by popular demand, a Fair Grounds tradition returns bigger and better than ever with a supersized Fair Grounds Fun Day on Saturday, March 20, from noon to 4 p.m.

Summer Quarter Horse Season Opens Sept. 14

Tags: Track News by Jim Mulvihill | August 12, 2010
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.

Fair Grounds Concludes 136th Season

Tags: Curlin, Fair Grounds, Jamie Theriot, Louisiana Derby, Pyro, Randy Soth, Steve Asmussen, Track News by Anonymous | March 23, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La (March 23, 2008) - The final race of Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots' 136th season was run Sunday, but th

CDI Promotes Miller to President, Names Halstrom Head of Racing

Tags: Austin Miller, Eric Halstrom, Fair Grounds, Track News by Anonymous | October 27, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky (Oct 27, 2008) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) ("CDI" or "Company") today announced that Austin Miller has been named president of Fair Grou

Numbers Off On Rainy Louisiana Derby Day

Tags: Track News by Lenny Vangilder | March 14, 2009
NEW ORLEANS, La (March 14, 2009) – Though rain put a damper on Saturday’s Louisiana Derby Day presented by Budweiser at Fair Grounds, that didn’t stop some outstanding performances on the racetr

Super Hi-5 on Last Race Begins Dec. 26

Tags: Super Hi-5, Track News by Graham Ross | December 17, 2009
Fair Grounds fans seeking an exciting way to recover from excess spending over the holidays might want to try their handicapping skills on the new Super Hi-5 wager that will be offered beginning the d

Brisnet.com Live Chats Every Day This Weekend

Tags: Track News by Jim Mulvihill | February 05, 2010
Handicap the Fair Grounds card and chat live one-on-one with the Brisnet.com staff of expert handicappers in the Brisnet.com Live Chat for Fair Grounds

Fair Grounds Will Return to Thanksgiving Opener for 2010-2011 Thoroughbred Season

Tags: Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, Louisiana State Racing Commission, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | May 06, 2010
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will open its 2010-2011 Thoroughbred Racing Season on Thanksgiving Day, Nov.

Randy Soth To Leave Fair Grounds Race Course

Tags: Austin Miller, Fair Grounds, Randy Soth, Track News by Anonymous | August 15, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 14, 2008) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “Company”) (NASDAQ: CHDN) today announced that Randall E.

Update on Wagering on California Racing

Tags: Fair Grounds, Golden Gate, Santa Anita, Thoroughbred Owners of California, Track News by Anonymous | January 23, 2009
Updated 1/26/09 To our valued patrons:

Fair Grounds to be Showcased on HorseplayerPRO.com Chats

Tags: chats, fairgroundsracecourse.com, horseplayerpro.com, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | October 27, 2009
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has partnered with www.HorseplayerPRO.com to provide interactive online discussions between horse racing fans and a panel of experts each race day beginning Sunday

Starlight Racing Will Shine in Any Weather

Tags: Starlight Racing, Track News by Graham Ross | January 14, 2010
After days of abnormally low temperatures in New Orleans, warmer weather has settled over the Crescent City just in time for Fair Grounds’ initial Starlight Racing Program Friday night – the first

Louisiana Derby Week, March 21-27, Packed With Events

Tags: Track News by Jim Mulvihill | March 05, 2010
A charity golf tournament to benefit backstretch workers, the annual Bill Hartack Charitable Foundation reception honoring the previous year’s Kentucky Derby-winning jockey, and a rich Fair Grounds

Fiesta Hispana Brings Latin Flavor to Fair Grounds Sept. 17

Tags: Fiesta Hispana, Marimba Sol de Chiapas, Rumba Buena, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | September 01, 2010
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 th

New Orleans Man Wins $547,821 Slot Jackpot At Fair Grounds

Tags: Fair Grounds, jackpot, slots, Track News, Wheel of Fortune by Anonymous | July 12, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La. (July 12, 2008) - Jimmy Burse, a New Orleans-area construction worker, became the biggest winner in the 10-month history of Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots when he hit a

eBay Auction for Thanksgiving Dining -- Now Through Sunday

Tags: eBay, Fair Grounds, Thanksgiving, Track News by Anonymous | November 03, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La (November 3, 2008) -- The second annual online auction of seats to the most popular Thanksgiving dinner in New Orleans is underway and continues through Sunday.

Louisiana Residents 1-2-3 in 'Big Easy Bucks' Challenge

Tags: Howard Dennis, Keith Davis, Ross Yelverton, Track News by grahamr | March 22, 2009
NEW ORLEANS, La (March 22, 2009) - It was an all-Louisiana trifecta in the inaugural "Big Easy Bucks" Handicapping Challenge Saturday at Fair Grounds.

New Chalmette OTB & Casino Open for Business

Tags: Chalmette OTB & Casino, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | December 17, 2009
A new Fair Grounds OTB & Casino facility offering pari-mutuel wagering on horse races around the country, as well as 75 new video poker machines, is open for business at 8700 West Judge Perez in C

Monday's Last Two Races Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather

Tags: Track News by Jim Mulvihill | March 01, 2010
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has cancelled the last two races—Race 9 and Race 10—on Monday’s program due to inclement weather. Severe rain pounded the racetrack since mid-afternoon.

Fair Grounds to Host Bank of America Challenge Championships November 19

Tags: AQHA, Bank of America Challenge Championships, Eric Halstrom, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | May 20, 2010
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

A Grand Day: FG to Open Slots Facility, Racing Season

Tags: Austin Miller, Eric Halstrom, Fair Grounds, Jason Boulet, opening day, slots, Track News by Anonymous | November 12, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La (November 12, 2008) - They've been racing horses on this site for a century and a half, but Friday will rank among the biggest days in the storied history of Fair Grou

FG To Host 'Big Easy Bucks' Handicapping Challenge March 21

Tags: Big Easy Bucks, Fair Grounds, handicapping tournament, Track News by Anonymous | February 13, 2009
NEW ORLEANS, La (February 13, 2009) - After hosting one of the final qualifying tournaments for the National Handicapping Championship for nine years, Fair Grounds moves to a new spo

Thanksgiving Reservations Available in Black Gold Room

Tags: Black Gold Room, Thanksgiving, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | November 14, 2009
Even though the Clubhouse is booked solid, it’s not too late to get a reservation for the famous Thanksgiving Dinner at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots on Thursday, Nov. 26.

Fair Grounds Stars Rachel Alexandra, Asmussen Win Big at Eclipse Awards

Tags: Darren Fleming, Jess Jackson, Rachel Alexandra, Scott Blasi, Steve Asmussen, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | January 19, 2010
Rachel Alexandra, the 2009 Fair Grounds Oaks winner stabled in New Orleans, was named Horse of the Year at the conclusion of Monday’s 39th annual Eclipse Awards at the Four Seasons Bev

DreamBet, Hat Contest and Romero Book Signing Highlight Derby Day Events

Tags: Track News by Jim Mulvihill | March 25, 2010
A $10,000 Derby DreamBet wager, the annual Louisiana Derby Hat Contest and a book signing with retired jockey Randy Romero highlight the festivities surrounding Saturday’s Louis

Second Annual eBay Auction For Thanksgiving Dining Continues

Tags: eBay, Fair Grounds, Thanksgiving, Track News by Anonymous | November 11, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La (November 10, 2008) - The second annual online auction for clubhouse dining room accommodations on Thanksgiving Day at Fair Grounds will continue this week.

Fair Grounds Opens Doors to 'Our New House'

Tags: Austin Miller, Fair Grounds, Grand Opening, slots, Track News by grahamr | November 14, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La. (November 14, 2008) - With new Fair Grounds president Austin Miller saying, "Welcome to our new house," and gold scissors snipping red and green ribb

Fair Grounds To Get Earliest Start Ever In 2009-10

Tags: Fair Grounds, racing dates, Track News by Anonymous | April 27, 2009
NEW ORLEANS, La (April 27, 2009) - Fair Grounds will move up the start of its racing season by one week in 2009-10, marking the earliest start to a racing season in the track's hi

FG Regular Bryan Wagner Wins $100k as 2009 NHC Tour Champion

Tags: Bryan Wagner, Judy Wagner, National Handicapping Championship, Track News by NTRA | January 06, 2010
Fair Grounds regular Bryan Wagner, a 66-year-old insurance executive from New Orleans, used a second-place finish at the December 26-27 Surfside Race Place qualifier in Del Mar, Calif., to c

Starlight Racing Friday to Encourage "Field of Dreamers"

Tags: Track News by Graham Ross | February 18, 2010
Highlighting Friday’s second of three “Starlight Racing” programs to be held in New Orleans this winter will be the introduction of Fair Grounds’ new “Bet or No Bet” game.

Fair Grounds Horses Piling Up Graded Stakes Wins

Tags: Track News by Jim Mulvihill | June 30, 2010
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.

Fair Grounds, OTB Locations To Close Temporarily

Tags: Fair Grounds, Hurricane Gustav, OTB, slots, Track News by Anonymous | August 29, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La (August 29, 2008)

Breeders' Cup Simulcast Highlights Opening Weekend

Tags: Breeders' Cup, Fair Grounds, opening day, Opening Weekend, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | October 29, 2009
For the first time, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will open its racing season on the same weekend as the two-day Breeders’ Cup World Championships, November 6 and 7, allowing patrons to wa

Free Horse Ownership Seminar On the Rail Dec. 19

Tags: Angus Lind, Bret Calhoun, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | December 05, 2009
Trainer Bret Calhoun and owner Angus Lind will meet with fans at a free Horse Ownership Seminar hosted by Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, Dec. 19 at 9:30 a.m.

FG to Reduce Purses Starting Sunday

Tags: Austin Miller, Eric Halstrom, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | January 26, 2010
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will reduce purses of overnight races by nine-percent, effective Sunday, January 31, and trim the value of 12 stakes events.

Fair Grounds Will Be Well-Represented in Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks

Tags: Track News by Jim Mulvihill | April 22, 2010
Mission Impazible, winner of last month’s Grade II Louisiana Derby, remains on track for a start in the world’s most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby, on May 1 at Churchill Downs in

Angus Lind Book Signing to Benefit Disabled Jockeys Nov. 14

Tags: Angus Lind, Eric Halstrom, Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | November 07, 2009
Angus Lind, the beloved Times-Picayune columnist and horseracing aficionado, will sign copies of his new book, Prime Angus, at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots during the race

FG Barn Under Quarantine After Horse Tests Positive for EHV1

Tags: Dallas Stewart, Dr. Tom David, Neil Howard, Track News by grahamr | December 26, 2008
A barn in Fair Grounds' stable area is under a Louisiana State Racing Commission quarantine after test results confirmed that a horse in that barn was infected with equine herpes virus ("EH

Car Giveaway Among Upcoming Slots Promotions

Tags: Promotions, slots, Toyota Yaris, Track News by Anonymous | May 11, 2009
Two lucky customers can win a 2009 Toyota Yaris as part of the $65,000 Ride into Summer Car Giveaway promotion now through June 27 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

Louisiana Derby Set for National NBC Sports Broadcast on USA Network

Tags: Bob Evans, Ken Schanzer, Louisiana Derby, NBC Sports, Track News, USA Network by Jim Mulvihill | January 11, 2010
Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:  CHDN) and NBC Sports today announced a partnership to present three broadcasts featuring six Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown prep races this spring leading u

Borel to be Honored at March 25 Hartack Gala

Tags: Bill Hartack, Calvin Borel, Track News by New Orleans Convention Company | February 26, 2010
Each year the Bill Hartack Charitable Foundation hosts an Award Ceremony to honor the Kentucky Derby’s winning jockey.

Louisiana Derby Purse Boosted to $1 Million

Tags: Donnie Richardson, Eric Halstrom, Jason Boulet, Louisiana Derby, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | August 10, 2010
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.

Fair Grounds To Change Tote Providers Next Week

Tags: AmTote, Fair Grounds, SciGames, Track News, TwinSpires by Anonymous | September 25, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La (September 25, 2008) - Fair Grounds customers will see significant changes in the way they place wagers when the track changes tote providers from SciGames to AmTote o

Extensive Broadcast Coverage for Louisiana Derby Day

Tags: Fair Grounds, Louisiana Derby Day, radio, television, Track News by Anonymous | March 11, 2009
NEW ORLEANS, La (March 11, 2009) - Saturday's Louisiana Derby Day presented by Budweiser will receive extensive radio and television coverage.

Louisiana Champions Day Card Called After Race 8

Tags: Track News by Jim Mulvihill | December 12, 2009
The Louisiana Champions Day program at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots was called off after the eighth race due to hazardous weather, which included torrential rain and heavy winds.

Louisiana Derby, Fair Grounds Oaks Logos Released

Tags: Austin Miller, Fair Grounds Oaks, Louisiana Derby, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | February 01, 2010
Official event logos for the 97th Louisiana Derby and the 43rd Fair Grounds Oaks were released Monday by Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.   

"And They're On..." New Kentucky Derby Slots Debut at Fair Grounds

Tags: Track News by Jim Mulvihill | April 22, 2010
The excitement of the “greatest two minutes in sports” can now be found anytime at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, where four brand new Kentucky Derby slot machines made their international

Fair Grounds Moves Up Start Date For 2008-09

Tags: Fair Grounds, Randy Soth, Thanksgiving, Track News by Anonymous | April 18, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La.

Officials Lift Quarantine of Fair Grounds Barn

Tags: Louisian State Racing Commission, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Track News by grahamr | January 15, 2009
NEW ORLEANS, La. (January 15, 2009) - Officials of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and the Louisiana State Racing Commission on Thursday lifted a quarantine on a Fair

Fair Grounds to Offer High-Definition Simulcast Signal

Tags: Austin Miller, Churchill Downs Incorporated, David Loignon, Fair Grounds, high-definition, Simulcasting, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | October 26, 2009
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will offer high definition (“HD”) simulcasts of all of its races when the historic New Orleans track opens its 2009-2010 Thoroughbred meet on Nov. 6.

Risen Star Noms Due February 6

Tags: Track News by Jim Mulvihill | January 29, 2010
Nominations for the February 20 Grade II, $300,000 Risen Star Stakes for 3-year-olds at 1 1/16 miles are due Feb. 6.

Final Starlight Racing March 19 Features The Nobles

Tags: Austin Miller, Starlight Racing, The Nobles, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | March 03, 2010
The season’s third and final installment of Starlight Racing—a new upscale nightlife experience drawing thousands of novice fans to historic Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots—is set fo

Fair Grounds Legend Romero Inducted into National Hall of Fame

Tags: Randy Romero, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | August 13, 2010
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.

Abbey Resigns As Fair Grounds Director Of Racing

Tags: Fair Grounds, Randy Soth, Sam Abbey, Track News by Anonymous | June 11, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La. (June 11, 2008) - Sam Abbey has resigned as director of racing and racing secretary at Fair Grounds, track president Randy Soth announced Wednesday.

Reservations Now Accepted; eBay Auction Begins Nov. 2

Tags: eBay, Fair Grounds, reservations, Thanksgiving, Track News by Anonymous | October 27, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La (October 27, 2008) - Fair Grounds is now accepting reservations for clubhouse dining for the 2008-09 racing season, and the second annual online auction of seats to th

'Big Brother' Open Casting Call Saturday

Tags: Big Brother, CBS, Fair Grounds, Track News by Anonymous | April 01, 2009
NEW ORLEANS, LA (April 1, 2009) - Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will host an open casting call for the 11th season of the popular CBS series "Big Brother" Saturday from noon-4

FG Receives NTRA Safety and Integrity Accreditation

Tags: Alex Waldrop, Celeste Kunz, Eric Halstrom, Mike Zeigler, ntra, NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance, Richard Lewis, Tommy G. Thompson, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | December 17, 2009
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced that Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a c

Rachel Alexandra Now Scheduled to Work at 10:30 am

Tags: Rachel Alexandra, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | March 01, 2010
Rachel Alexandra will now put in her scheduled workout this morning shortly after regular training hours, at 10:30 a.m.

Super Saturday! Watch and Wager on the Preakness at Fair Grounds OTBs

Tags: Calvin Borel, Lookin at Lucky, Northern Giant, Preakness Stakes, Randy Romero, Super Saver, Track News by Jim Mulvihill | May 13, 2010
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 Course &