Fast Work Provides Relief for Girvin's Connections
As owner Brad Grady relayed Girvin's :59 3/5 time for his five furlong breeze April 29 at Keeneland, gathered friends and family let out a relieved cheer.
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Girvin Reigns in Louisiana Derby
Girvin booked his trip to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum Brands (G1) with a 1 1/4-length victory over Patch in the $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) April 1 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Weekend Stakes Rundown: One Step Closer to the Derby
- By BloodHorse Staff
- Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, West Region
This week we have cards loaded with stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots and Gulfstream Park, Dortmund's return to dirt, and more.
Pletcher Ships Lightly Raced Duo for Louisiana Derby
Trainer Todd Pletcher has proven three times in the past decade that he can ship in and win the $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) and this year he brings an intriguing duo of lightly raced, recent graduates for powerful owners.
Litfin: Handicapping South's Big Oaks and Derby Preps
The Southern routes to Louisville come to a climax April Fools' Day, when Gulfstream Park and Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots each highlight their final stakes-studded April 1 programs with preps to Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby.
Plenty of Options in Competitive Louisiana Derby
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds.
Girvin Heads Louisiana Derby Field
In a Triple Crown prep season that has been full of chaos, Brad Grady's Girvin will hope to supply a bit of stability April 1 in the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Fields Set for Louisiana Derby, Fair Grounds Oaks
Brad Grady's lightly raced Girvin headlines the $1 million Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) set for April 1 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, which drew their Louisiana Derby Day card March 25.
Gunnevera Leads Busy Sophomore Work Slate
Peacock Racing Stables' multiple graded stakes winner Gunnevera put in his final breeze March 25 for the $1 million Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (G1) April 1 at Gulfstream Park, leading a coast-to-coast slate of sophomore works.
Girvin Turns in First Work Since Risen Star Triumph
With trainer Joe Sharp on workmate Cool Arrow and his wife, former jockey Rosie Napravnik, at the helm of the stable's newest big horse, Girvin turned in first move since his win in the Risen Star (G2) and covered a half-mile in :49 March 11.
Girvin, Farrell Exit Fair Grounds Wins Well
Both Brad Grady's Girvin and Coffeepot Stables' Farrell exited their Feb. 25 grade 2 victories well, according to their respective connections.
Look Back: Master Derby Wins Louisiana Derby
With Foolish Pleasure campaigning in Florida, Louisiana in 1975 offered a haven for other nominees to the Kentucky classic.
Rousing Sermon's First Foal is a Colt
Colt out of Coastal Skimming was born Jan. 30.
Fair Grounds to Offer 60 Stakes Races
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has announced a comprehensive stakes schedule with 60 stakes worth more than $6.79 million for the 145th Thoroughbred racing season at the New Orleans oval scheduled to begin Saturday, Nov. 19.
Fresh Horses Plentiful in 2016 Kentucky Derby
The three trainers of Louisiana Derby (gr. II) runners expected to start in the May 7 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) are confident the six weeks between races will not be a problem for their horses.
Inside the April 2, 2016 Issue
Slipping saddle can't stop California Chrome in the World Cup and more inside the April 2, 2016 issue of Blood-Horse magazine.
ABR Wired: Derby Dreams
Follow along with America's Best Racing for a compelling behind-the-scenes look as GMB Racing Manager Greg Bensel experiences the 2016 Louisiana Derby (gr. II). Watch Video
ABR Wired: Derby Dreams
Follow along with America’s Best Racing for a compelling behind-the-scenes look as GMB Racing Manager Greg Bensel, the vice president of communications with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans, experiences the 2016 Louisiana Derby (gr. II) with two 3-year-old Thoroughbreds vying to earn enough points to qualify for the starting gate of the upcoming Kentucky Derby (gr. I) on Saturday, May 7.
Gun Runner Dominant in Louisiana Derby
- By Tom LaMarra
- Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Midwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region
Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm's Gun Runner, who captured the grade II Risen Star Stakes in his last start, was a commanding winner of the $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (gr. II) March 26.
That Handicapping Show: The Louisiana Derby
Tom LaMarra and Ellis Starr preview the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) featuring Greenpointcrusader, Dazzling Gem, Gun Runner, Mo Tom, and Forevamo. Includes a special promotion just for THS viewers. Sponsored by Equibase. Watch Video
That Handicapping Show: The Louisiana Derby
Tom LaMarra and Ellis Starr preview the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) featuring Greenpointcrusader, Dazzling Gem, Gun Runner, Mo Tom, and Forevamo. Includes a special promotion just for THS viewers. Sponsored by Equibase. Download Equibase Past Performances for the Louisiana Derby.
LA Derby: Gun Runner Faces Greenpointcrusader
Risen Star (gr. II) winner Gun Runner will take on grade I winner Greenpointcrusader, who last finished second to Mohaymen in the Holy Bull (gr. II), when the two go postward in the March 26 Louisiana Derby (gr. II).
Will Gun Runner Win the Louisiana Derby?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds. read blog
Amoss Seeks Clear Sailing for Mo Tom
Louisiana-based owners and a Louisiana-based trainer hope the home cooking works for their Mo Tom, who hopes to turn the tables on Gun Runner in the March 26 Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds
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| Afford | Greg Geier |
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| Arm Force | Eoin G. Harty |
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| Cigar Street | William I. Mott |
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| Comisky's Humor | Ron Faucheux |
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| Fire Alarm | Keith W. LeBarron |
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| Flashy Sunrise | Michael J. Maker |
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| Hero of Order | Gennadi Dorochenko |
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| Mark Valeski | J. Larry Jones |
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| Mr. Bowling | Troy Taylor |
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| Rousing Sermon | Jerry Hollendorfer |
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| Shared Property | Thomas M. Amoss |
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| Windsurfer | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Z Dager | Steven M. Asmussen |
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Upcoming Stakes Entries
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| Chariot Chaser H. | NP | |
| Wild Rose H. | NP | |
| Jack Bishop S. | PRM | |
| Arlington Classic S. (G3T) | AP |
