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Debating who is the best thoroughbred horse trainer ever
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Instant Coffee, The Alys Look win on big day at Fair Grounds
In a thrilling run down the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots stretch, Gold Square’s Instant Coffee ran down Two Phil’s inside the final sixteenth of a mile to win Saturday’s 79th running of the $200,000 Lecomte (G3) by 2 1/2 lengths.
view moreFederal takeover of Louisiana horse racing ruled unconstitutional
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has sided with Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, ruling that the Horseracing Integrity & Safety Act of 2021 (HISA) is facially unconstitutional under the private non-delegation doctrine.
view moreA tribute to JoAn Stewart on her 90th birthday
Throughout your life, there are people who make it better.
view moreChurchill Downs Incorporated names New Orleans native Gary Palmisano Executive Director of Racing
In this role, Palmisano will support and enhance the Company’s commitment to the U.S. Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry as well as focus on the implementation of standards and processes outlined in the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act (“HISA”) across all CDI racing properties.
view moreAppeals on two horse racing-related lawsuits held Tuesday at Fifth Circuit
A controversial law that would change the way the sport of horse racing operates in the United States is being challenged by a pair of lawsuits whose appeal arguments were heard here Tuesday morning.
view moreFair Grounds to offer $8.5 million in stakes purses this season
NEW ORLEANS – Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has announced that 65 stakes worth a combined $8.5 million, up more than $700,000 from last season, will be offered during the 80-day, 2022-23 Thoroughbred meet. In each of the 13 unretricted, non-graded stakes, purses have been increased by $25,000. In addition, twelve new Louisiana-bred stakes…
view moreNew Orleanian Tom Amoss saddles 4,000th winner
Amoss, 60, has more than 1,000 of his career wins at his hometown track, Fair Grounds, where he has been leading trainer 11 times.
view moreEpicenter captures decisive Louisiana Derby win
Epicenter fulfilled that prophecy Saturday, winning the Louisiana Derby with aplomb by 2-½-lengths over a determined Zozos.
view moreLouisiana native Robby Albarado to retire from saddle this weekend
The 48-year-old Albarado told Daily Racing Form’s Marty McGee his last mount will be Saturday night at Turfway Park.
view moreJockey 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.
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