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Stormy West Wins as Fair Grounds Opens

Stormy West Wins as Fair Grounds Opens

After challenging for command entering the lane, Stormy West withstood late challenges from Final Refrain and Barbette to capture the inaugural running of the $60,000 Blushing K.D. Handicap, the co-feature on a wet opening day to Fair Grounds' 137th season Nov. 14.

 Friday, November 14, 2008

Ide Like a Double Sets Evangeline Record

Favored Ide Like a Double rallied gamely to win the $200,000 Evangeline Mile by one length in an Evangeline Downs track-record time Aug. 16.

 Sunday, August 17, 2008

Gerard Melancon Collects Milestone 3,000th Victory

Jockey Gerard Melancon recorded the 3,000th victory of his career in the ninth race, a $31,000 entry level allowance race for Louisiana breds, Thursday evening at Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino.

 Friday, April 20, 2007

Connor's Call, Anything But Quiet Win Louisiana Futurity Heats

Front-running Connor's Call, owned by Valene Farms, won the $91,485 colts and geldings division, while Marcia LaMarche's Anything But Quiet came from off the pace to win the $93,685 fillies division of the Louisiana Futurity Friday at Fair Grounds.

 Friday, December 29, 2006

Across the Board Increases at Louisiana Mixed Sale

Increases were registered across the board Aug. 6 at the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Sales Co.'s annual summer mixed sale. The auction was held at the Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette, La.

 Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Speedy Toby's Success Dies After Delta Downs Effort

Toby's Success, who set a track record for 5 1/2 furlongs at Fair Grounds last month, collapsed and died while galloping out following a third-place finish in the $100,000 Louisiana Premier Night Sprint at Delta Downs on Saturday.

 Monday, February 09, 2004

Outright Buck Easy Winner at Fair Grounds

Outright Buck made every pole a winning one in taking the $69,000 Fair Grounds Sales Stakes Sunday at Fair Grounds.

 Sunday, February 08, 2004