Jockey and Fair Grounds regular Miguel Mena killed in accident
Miguel Mena, a jockey who frequently rode the winter circuit at Fair Grounds and whose biggest career wins had ties to New Orleans, was killed in an accident Sunday on I-64 in Louisville, less than a week shy of his 35th birthday.
view moreReport: Fair Grounds barns, tote board suffer damage from Hurricane Ida
The facility in New Orleans was among many to suffer damage from Hurricane Ida.
view moreLocally-owned Masqueparade races to victory in Ohio Derby
It was another big win for a group of owners in New Orleans, this time in the Ohio Derby.
view moreJockey Gerard Melancon wins 5,000th career race
Veteran Thoroughbred jockey Gerard Melancon joined an exclusive group by winning the 5,000th race of his career aboard Reposato in Thursday night’s eighth race at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas. Call him MR. 5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ G$ becomes 1 of only 37 jockeys in North America to win 5,000 career races. G$ rides Reposado in Race 8 @…
view moreMagic Man’s preview, predictions for the Belmont Stakes
In a contentious Belmont expected, I’ll share my horse by horse preview with analysis followed by selections.
view moreMagic Man’s breakdown of the 2021 Preakness Stakes
It has been a tumultuous two weeks in the world of thoroughbred racing since Medina Spirit won the Kentucky Derby.
view moreLocal owners relish in dominant Derby Day victory at Churchill
By the time of the greatest two minutes in sports on Saturday, a New Orleans group was seven hours into a celebration following a great minute and 48 seconds.
view moreMagic Man reviews the Kentucky Oaks and Derby: A ‘Spirit’ed effort
How tough is it to win the Derby? Very. Sometimes you have to try something different to make history.
view moreMagic Man’s breakdown of the 2021 Kentucky Derby
The day has come, one that is long awaited in the world of horse racing. The 147th running of the Kentucky Derby will be held under what will be picture perfect conditions.
view moreMagic Man’s breakdown of the 2021 Kentucky Oaks
As a horse racing enthusiast, this week is more special than any other. The Oaks and Derby are back in their rightful places on the calendar.
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