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Zapper Belle Gets First Stakes Win in Saturday's Pago Hop for 3-Year-Old Fillies
NEW ORLEANS (Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012) – Robert and Lawana Low’s Zapper Belle, allowed to settle behind the early leaders, commenced a rally in mid-stretch, got up to gain the advantage in the late stages and then withstood a late bid from John Chandler’s Francisca for a three-quarter-length tally...
Unlatch Unleashed in Friday's Woodchopper
NEW ORLEANS(Friday, Nov. 23, 2012) – Adele Dilschneider’s Unlatch, allowed to settle early, rallied boldly when set down for the drive and then withstood two late challenges to capture Friday’s $75,000 Woodchopper Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots by a neck.
Ridden by Jamie Theriot,...
Delaunay Wins Thanksgiving Handicap on Opening Day; String King Takes Mr. Sulu Stakes
NEW ORLEANS(Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012) – Allowed to settle just off the early pace, Maggi Moss’s Delaunay took command in upper stretch and drew off for a 2 1/2-length tally in the 87th running of Fair Grounds’ $100,000 Thanksgiving Handicap – the New Orleans oval’s tradition-rich annual Opening Day...
Opening Day: Gantry Aims for Repeat in Thanksgiving Handicap
NEW ORLEANS (Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012) – Brittlyn Stable’s Gantry’s nose victory in last year’s running of Fair Grounds’ $100,000 Thanksgiving Handicap – the New Orleans oval’s tradition-rich annual opening day highlight – came as somewhat of a surprise to the festive fans on hand for the holiday...
