Fair Grounds announces second purse increase of 2020-21 meet
The boost was inspired by strong simulcast handle during the first seven weeks of the 149th racing season, which includes solid bettor response to the newly implemented traditional early and late Pk5 wagers.
view moreTom’s d’Etat heads local connections on Breeders’ Cup weekend
It was 10 years ago Friday that New Orleans native Al Stall Jr. sent out Blame to a victory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic.
view moreFair Grounds announces 76-day schedule for 2020-21 racing season
The “Louisiana Derby Day” card on March 20 will feature eight stakes worth a total of $2.425 million.
view moreDelta Downs works toward revised schedule for 2020-21 thoroughbred season
Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel today announced that it is working toward a revised start date for its 2020-21 Thoroughbred season, following delays caused by heavy damage to the track from Hurricane Laura on Aug. 27.
view moreOrleans court strikes down Fair Grounds’ restraining order
Fair Grounds had received the TRO last Friday afternoon, barely 24 hours after the commission voted 9-1 to issue the emergency order.
view moreLooking back at an unprecedented Kentucky Oaks and Derby weekend
The first weekend of September is normally reserved for pennant races in baseball, fantasy football drafts in the quick approach of the NFL and the first opening full weekend of College football.
view moreFair Grounds gets temporary restraining order against racing commission
Fair Grounds received a temporary restraining order from Orleans Parish Civil District Court late Friday, less than 24 hours after the Louisiana State Racing Commission had ordered the track to house as many as 500 Thoroughbreds in the wake of Hurricane Laura.
view moreRacing Commission orders Fair Grounds to take in horses in wake of hurricane
The Louisiana State Racing Commission voted 9-1 Thursday night to approve a request from the Louisiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association to force Fair Grounds to take in as many as 500 Thoroughbreds from Evangeline Downs.
view moreState racing commission to meet Thursday over horse relocation dispute
While Louisianians have been in a giving mood to help victims of Hurricane Laura, there appears to be a different story in the horse racing industry.
view moreAllstate Sugar Bowl’s Sports Awards Show to air on Cox Sports TV starting Wednesday
The show will debut this Wednesday, September 2 on Cox Sports Television and then will be re-broadcast seven times throughout the month of September.
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