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Purse Hike Among Louisiana Derby Changes

Purse Hike Among Louisiana Derby Changes

Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots has raised the purse of the grade II Louisiana Derby to $750,000, increased the distance to 1 1/8 miles and moved the 3-year-old fixture to March 27, five weeks prior to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Familiar Faces Entered in Mineshaft

Familiar Faces Entered in Mineshaft

A collection of familiar faces to Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots will line up Feb. 7 in the Mineshaft Handicap (gr. III), which is part of the six-stakes "Louisiana Derby Preview Day" card scheduled for the New Orleans-area track.

 Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Conner Named FG Marketing Director

Mark Conner, a 16-year veteran of the gaming industry, has been named the new director of marketing at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

 Tuesday, September 16, 2008