Brad Cox trainees dominate Louisiana Derby day at Fair Grounds
Wells Bayou led gate to wire to win the $1 million Grade II Louisiana Derby Saturday, in what will be the final day of the winter meet at a fan-free Fair Grounds Race Course.
view moreFair Grounds season to end after Louisiana Derby day card
A mass text was sent to trainers informing them of the decision to stop racing after Saturday’s scheduled card.
view moreInterview: Fair Grounds track announcer John G. Dooley previews Louisiana Derby Day
No fans will be allowed but millions will watch the biggest day of the local horse racing season.
view moreMagic Man’s 2020 Louisiana Derby Preview
Your early morning line favorite is Enforceable who drew post 10. On paper, he figures to benefit from a potentially salty pace.
view moreCancellations, postponements and the unknown effects
If things were still normal, sports fans across America would be scrambling on this Thursday morning to fill out a bracket for their office pool with the big start of “March Madness” just hours away.
view moreHow to watch Saturday’s Louisiana Derby
The biggest race of the weekend – the $1 million Louisiana Derby from Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans – will air on NBCSN as previously scheduled on Saturday.
view more146th Kentucky Derby rescheduled to September 5
The 146th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be rescheduled from May 2, 2020 to September 5, 2020 and the 146th Longines Kentucky Oaks will be rescheduled from May 1, 2020 to September 4, 2020.
view moreField of 16 horses entered for Louisiana Derby
A field of 14 can actually compete, so the two on the outside looking in as also-eligibles include Farmington Road and Mr. Big News.
view moreFair Grounds Race Course to run races spectator-free effective immediately
All live races beginning immediately through the remainder of the racing meet ending March 29 will be conducted spectator-free with only essential staff, credentialed horsemen and media in attendance.
view moreVideo: Joe Talamo riding Louisiana-bred horse in Rebel Stakes
Saturday’s Grade 2 $1 million Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park is one of the most significant prep races for the Kentucky Derby.
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