Current Tag: Fair Grounds
Kingsbarns Rolls Home a Wire-to-Wire Winner in Louisiana Derby
POSTED: March 25, 2023
Kingsbarns takes them all the way in the Lousiana Derby and remains undefeated (Hodges Photography) Fair Grounds Press Release NEW ORLEANS— On paper it appeared...
Big Chopper Scores on Turf in Edward J. Johnston Memorial
POSTED: March 4, 2023
Big Chopper (right) gets a nose in front to win the Edward J. Johnston Memorial Stakes at Fair Grounds. (Hodges Photography/Lou Hodges, Jr.) Fair Grounds News...
Wonderful Justice 24 Karat in the Black Gold
POSTED: March 4, 2023
Wonderful Justice with jockey Colby Hernandez aboard outduels Myredwhiteandblue to win the 65th running of the Black Gold Stakes at Fair Grounds. (Hodges Photography/Lou Hodges, Jr)....
“New Vocations Day at the Races” Rescheduled for Thursday, March 23
POSTED: March 4, 2023
Fair Grounds Press Release NEW ORLEANS— Due to severe storms, high winds, power outages and flight cancelations in Kentucky, today’s scheduled “New Vocations Day at...
Rosie Napravnik To Spearhead Third Annual “New Vocations Day at the Races” at Fair Grounds
POSTED: March 2, 2023
Fair Grounds Press Release NEW ORLEANS— On Saturday, March 4, retired jockey and horse advocate Rosie Napravnik will be on site at Fair Grounds Race...
Confidence Game Returns to Fair Grounds
POSTED: February 26, 2023
Laser-focused James Graham guides Confidence Game to victory in the Rebel (Coady Photography) After Rebel Score Desormeaux says Arkansas Derby in Play Oaklawn Barn Notes...
Brad Cox Scores 2,000th Career Win at Fair Grounds
POSTED: February 19, 2023
2000 career wins for trainer Brad Cox (Hodges Photography) Fair Grounds Press Release NEW ORLEANS— Trainer Brad Cox sent out his 2,000th career North American...
Pretty Mischievous Pulls off the Upset in G2 Rachel Alexandra
POSTED: February 18, 2023
Pretty Mischievous breaks Hoosier Philly's winning streak (Hodges Photography) Fair Grounds Press Release NEW ORLEANS— Godolphin’s Pretty Mischievous was able to turn the tables on...
Angel of Empire Bursts Onto the Scene in G2 Risen Star
POSTED: February 18, 2023
Angel of Empire breaks through in the G2 Risen Star (Hodges Photography) Fair Grounds Press Release NEW ORLEANS— Albaugh Family Stables’ Angel of Empire, the...
