Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 4/1/2014
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 4 | Pan Zareta S. | $75,000g | 4&up, f/m | 5.5f T | Results & Video |
| January 11 | Costa Rising S. R | $60,000g | 4&up | 5.5f | Results & Video |
| January 18 | LeComte S. (gr. III) | $200,000g | 3yos | 8.32f | Results & Video |
| January 18 | Colonel E. R. Bradley H. (gr. III) | $125,000g | 4&up | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| January 18 | Silverbulletday S. | $125,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.32f | Results & Video |
| January 18 | Louisiana H. | $100,000g | 4&up | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| January 18 | Marie G. Krantz Memorial H. | $75,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| January 25 | F. W. Gaudin Memorial S. | $60,000g | 4&up | 6f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| February 1 | Happy Ticket S. | $60,000g | 4&up, f/m | 6f | Results & Video |
| February 1 | Battle of New Orleans S. | $60,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 5.5f T | Results & Video |
| February 14 | South Mississippi Owners and Breeders S. | $40,000a | 3yos | 6f | Results & Video |
| February 15 | Sarah Lane's Oates S. R | $60,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8f T | Results & Video |
| February 15 | Gentilly S. R | $60,000g | 3yos | 8f T | Results & Video |
| February 22 | Risen Star S. (gr. II) | $400,000g | 3yos | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| February 22 | Rachel Alexandra S. (gr. III) | $200,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| February 22 | Mineshaft H. (gr. III) | $150,000g | 4&up | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| February 22 | Fair Grounds H. (gr. III) | $150,000g | 4&up | 9f T | Results & Video |
| February 22 | Bayou H. | $60,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| March 1 | Star Guitar S. R | $60,000g | 4&up | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| March 4 | Mardi Gras S. | $60,000g | 4&up, f/m | 5.5f | Results & Video |
| March 8 | Duncan F. Kenner S. | $100,000g | 3&up | 6f | Results & Video |
| March 15 | Colonel Power S. | $60,000g | 4&up | 5.5f T | Results & Video |
| March 22 | Red Camelia S. R | $60,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| March 29 | Louisiana Derby (gr. II) | $1,000,000g | 3yos | 9f | Results & Video |
| March 29 | Fair Grounds Oaks (gr. II) | $400,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| March 29 | New Orleans H. (gr. II) | $400,000g | 4&up | 9f | Results & Video |
| March 29 | Mervin H. Muniz Jr. H. (gr. II) | $300,000g | 4&up | 9f T | Results & Video |
| March 29 | Crescent City Derby S. | $75,000g | 3yos | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| March 29 | Crescent City Oaks S. | $75,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.32f | Results & Video |
| March 29 | Dixie Poker Ace S. R | $60,000g | 4&up | 8.32f | Results & Video |
Napravnik, Asmussen Take Fair Grounds Titles
Rosie Napravnik, Steve Asmussen, and Maggi Moss repeated their respective titles as leading jockey, trainer, and owner at Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots, which concluded its winter/spring meet March 30.
Vicar's in Trouble Dictates Louisiana Derby
Vicar's in Trouble led every step of the way, turning back the challenge of favored Intense Holiday to post a comfortable win in the $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II)at Fair Grounds March 29.
Palace Malice Runs Off With N.O. Handicap
Dogwood Stable's Palace Malice may have been the narrow second choice in the New Orleans Handicap (gr. II) at Fair Grounds, but the son of Curlin proved best in an impressive 4 3/4-length score going 1 1/8 miles.
Skyring Scores Front-Running Upset in Muniz
Skyring snapped a seven-race losing streak dating back to last year's Dixie Stakes (gr. IIT) when he delivered a front-running victory in the Mervin H. Muniz Jr. Handicap (gr. IIT) March 29 at Fair Grounds.
Untapable Unstoppable in Fair Grounds Oaks
Untapable will head to the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) as the likely favorite after another decisive victory in the $384,000 Fair Grounds Oaks (gr. II) March 29 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Veteran Jockey Guidry Hanging Up His Tack
Veteran Louisiana jockey Mark Guidry will is putting the finishing touch on a 37-year riding career with three mounts Saturday, March 29, at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Grindstone Elevated Louisiana Derby in 1996
Grindstone was an unheralded colt who never grabbed the public's attention. He served notice, however, that 3-year-olds capable of a strong run down the longest stretch in the nation should not be disregarded.
Fair Grounds Cancels Friday Card Due to Storm
Overnight rain in the New Orleans area Thursday, March 27, was followed Friday morning by continuous thunderstorms, prompting officials to cancel the nine-race card at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
TimeformUS Saturday Stakes Plays
TimeformUS Saturday Stakes Plays from Gulfstream and Fair Grounds read blog
Unbridled Forever Looks to Emulate Dam
Unbridled Forever has the same end goal as her dam -- 2010 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) Lemons Forever -- did at this time eight years ago: a blanket of lilies.
Real Solution Faces Only Five in Mervin Muniz
A field of only six was drawn for the Mervin H. Muniz Jr. Handicap (gr. IIT) at Fair Grounds March 29, with one of the notables, Amira's Prince, also entered in the Pan American (gr. IIT) at Gulfstream Park the same day.
Untapable Headlines Fair Grounds Oaks
Decisive Rachel Alexandra Stakes (gr. III) winner Untapable takes the next big step to the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) trail when she faces four others in the May 29 Fair Grounds Oaks (gr. II) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Palace Malice Targets New Orleans Handicap
Classic winner Palace Malice will try to keep his fast start to the 2014 season going when he faces an accomplished field as the highweight in the New Orleans Handicap (gr. II) March 29 at Fair Grounds.
Intense Holiday On Rail for Louisiana Derby
Intense Holiday has drawn the rail post position as the 2-1 morning line favorite for the $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II) March 29 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Upcoming Kentucky Derby Preps to Air on NBCSN
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NBCSN will cover four elite Thoroughbred prep races over the next two weekends leading into NBC Sports Group's exclusive coverage of the Triple Crown races, it was announced March 26.
Fair Grounds Hall of Fame Inducts Proud Spell
Two locally based trainers and a locally trained filly, all of whom went on to national prominence, were inducted into the Fair Grounds Hall of Fame on the evening of March 12 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Sunbean Shines in Star Guitar
Brittlyn Stable's Sunbean proved worthy of the fans who backed him down to 3-10 favoritism by drawing off late to an easy 2 3/4-length victory March 1 in the $60,000 Star Guitar Stakes at Fair Grounds.
Derby and Oaks Bright Spots for Churchill
Once again, the success of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and Longines Kentucky Oaks were the rare brights spots within the racing sector when Churchill Downs Inc. reported record revenues for 2013.
Paolucci Moves Ria Antonia to Baffert
Trainer Jeremiah Englehart and owner Ron Paolucci have parted ways over Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) winner Ria Antonia. The filly will be sent to Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert.
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